Born in Ethiopia and based in Whistler, BC, ZADA is a genre-defying artist whose music lives in the space between contrasts—beauty and grit, intimacy and scale, soul and experimentation. Blending alternative R&B with electronic textures, jazz, folk, and global rhythms, her sound is cinematic yet grounded, guided by a voice that is both warm and commanding.
Since launching her debut single “Nomad” in 2022 and releasing her debut album Water In The Desert in 2024, ZADA has brought her unique sound to major stages including SXSW, Mondo NYC, HoneyJam, Black Girls Rock x BET at the Kennedy Center, and JUNOFest 2025. She has also earned early acclaim from Billboard, CBC’s The Block, BBC Radio 1, WKDU, Amazing Radio (UK), and Spotify playlists like EQUAL Afro and Sizzlers. As a new chapter unfolds, ZADA continues to push sonic boundaries with her latest singles “Access Denied” and “Breath Away,” which channels nostalgia and catharsis through indie pop textures and digital beats, expanding her signature fusion of raw lyricism and experimental production
Rooted in community and driven by purpose, ZADA’s artistry is intentional, expansive, and deeply human. With her feet on the ground and a vision that spans continents, she continues to carve out space for stories that resonate across generations, cultures, and soundwaves
