Funk / Soul / R&B
Mae Cromwell, born in Sudbury, Ontartio on May 20, 1959, is the youngest of five siblings. Mae Inherited her vocal talents from her mother, Grace, who sang on CBC-Halifax radio during WWII.
The turntable in The Cromwell household spun constantly. Mae Grew up singing along to a rich mixture music. The R&B and Funk classics she listened to in the 60’s and 70’s had a major and lasting impact on her.
Family and Friends encouraged Mae to pursue a singing career but she focused on completing high school and then moving to Toronto and attended York University for a while. She switched to George Brown College and completed the hairdressing course. Mae then launched a successful daytime career as much in demand hair stylist.
In 1995 a friend asked Mae to do some background vocals on a demo and the experienced reignited her passion for singing and performing. Within 2 years, Mae fronted her own band and between playing regular bar gigs and her hairdressing clients she became a must have act for private events.
The talented members of Mae’s band compliment her earthy soulful voice perfectly. Their hot blend of jazz, funk, and R&B gets everyone within earshot up out of their seats and on their feet moving and grooving.
