Keandra Cardinal: “Music is the Language of the Soul.”

Written By: Abby Power

At 20 years old, Keandra Cardinal is an emerging singer/songwriter from HighCut Records. Keandra describes herself as an experimental R&B and pop artist. She is aiming to break away from the current music scene by creating music that is more honest and in-tune with the feelings of the listener. She is heavily influenced by artists such as Alicia Keys, and local Oshawa-raised artist, Daniel Cesar. “I admire him as an independent artist,” she says, “Daniel Cesar is a big inspiration of mine in terms of artists who do most of their work themselves.”

Keandra stays motivated with her go-getter personality. She aims to create music that is more experimental, while staying close to home with her roots of R&B and pop genres. “I wouldn’t say that I’m one thing, I like to be experimental with my music. I like to try and do everything.” As a songwriter, Keandra prefers to write from personal experience and releases her emotions through her music. She often relates to “sad girl music” and reveals that the lyrics are more honest, more meaningful, and more down-to-earth.

“Music is the language of the soul,” she says. "As a listener, I like to feel the music, and as an artist, I want to make music that feels.”

Keandra continues to flourish as a singer/songwriter by working extensively on her own material. By working with HighCut Records, she is ensured that the progression of her career is seen and heard.