Cree, Canadian Folk Singer and Songwriter Phyllis Sinclair delivers an original sound that has been fittingly described as "Hauntingly Beautiful". Masterfully, she creates songs that are truly captivating, weaving elements of her Cree culture into the raw realities of her life experience to produce works that have earned her national and international attention. A true story-teller, Phyllis poignantly creates verbal images that transport the listener to places, times, and experiences they might not otherwise encounter. From a watery grave in The Wreck of The Dictator to the dark dregs of Main Street, she gently guides the way down potholed roads that one might not otherwise travel. The result is enthralling.

Phyllis has quickly established herself as a powerful songwriting entity, earning her nominations from the Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards, the Aboriginal Peoples Choice Awards, and praise from numerous music publications. Penguin Eggs Magazine, Canada's premier Roots, Blues and World Beat magazine described her debut album Fence posts and Stones as "positively impressive". In a recent review of her 2008 release, Fathomless Tales from Leviathan's Hole, UK Magazine, Maverick described her as "a lady of conviction".

Born on the west coast of the Hudson Bay in Churchill, Manitoba, Phyllis was raised by her Cree mother and grandmother. She attributes her sound and writing style to her grandmother who sang in soft ululation at bedtime, and who would often thrill with spell-binding tales of fiery-eyed, skeletal creatures who scoured the desolate landscape in search of imprudent prey foolishly wandering in a winter whiteout. She recounts many childhood weekends spent listening to reels and jigs tapped out on spoons and boot heels at spirited gatherings in the local community hall where often she would jig for a quarter. However, 1967 found the family struggling to survive in Winnipeg's inner city. Threatened by poverty, surrounded by violence, and experiencing loneliness, the tight knit family found itself welcoming Sunday soup kitchen dinners at the local Salvation Army. It was here that the family found kinship with other Aboriginal families facing the same struggles. It is this culmination of struggle and culture that has created a sound and delivery that is both rich and compassionate. There is "no doubt" says Phyllis, "that my music is influenced by my culture and my culture's unfortunate experience. However, I strive to write in a way that everyone, regardless of culture can enjoy and relate to. There is no point to blame and shame."

Phyllis has performed at numerous Folk Festivals and venues across western Canada. She has played the stage of the world famous Bluebird Cafe in Nashville, Tennessee and is heard on Folk, Folk, Independent and Public Radio stations across Europe and Australia. Independent and Public Radio stations across Europe and Australia.