Meghan Gilhespy

Modern jazz vocalist Meghan Gilhespy is an innovative voice from the diverse Vancouver jazz scene. Currently based in Halifax, Meghan is a lecturer at Dalhousie University and Nova Scotia Community College. As the first woman in Canada to pursue a DMA in Jazz, her research examines the cultural politics of experimental jazz vocalization. 

In addition to a long history of conventional jazz performance, including her own published album Vive Le Tour (2016), Meghan does studio work for Netflix horror films, which has expanded her skills as an experimental vocal improviser. Her performance and pedagogical work continue to push boundaries and raise marginalized voices, contributing to an inclusive and equitable Canadian artistic sphere.

• Education – Bmus, Capilano University. Mmus, University of Toronto, DMA Candidate, University of Toronto
• Research Topics  - Feminist Musicology, Performance Studies, Jazz Studies, Black American Music, Free Jazz, Extended Vocal Technique