Brenda MacIntyre is MySpace.com's #1 unsigned Canadian Neo Soul artist since May 15, 2007. She also made #1 in Roots in June 2007 and has spent 2 months as #2 in Healing & Easy Listening.

Brenda is a multiple award-winning singer, traditional Native hand drummer, inspirational speaker and emerging visual artist.

Her music has evolved from rap and reggae into her own special flavour of Aboriginal hand drumming and singing with a touch of neo soul.

Brenda's interactive seminars focus on leadership, stress relief, confidence-building, Aboriginal drumming, water teachings, the Law of Attraction and cultural awareness.

Brenda's dedication to her musical career and to her work within the Aboriginal community recently earned her the 2007 title of Aboriginal Businesswoman of the Year by the Toronto Aboriginal Business Association.

She was also selected as a guest speaker for the Ontario Public Service's "Women of Influence & Inspiration" event and honoured in Ottawa by Minwaashin Lodge for her work with Aboriginal women.

MacIntyre's career began in 1985 when her first hit single ("Non Stopping Hip Hopping," Moods International Records, Florida) was charted as a "hot new item" on North Miami's Top 40 station WPOW 96FM.

The Parachute Club's Billy Bryans produced Brenda MacIntyre's second single "Rock a Talk," a drug prevention reggae song featured on "The Gathering" compilation released by Attic Records at the Opera House (right). In 1992, the CD won a Juno Award and MacIntyre earned a Canadian Reggae Music Award nomination.

In 1995, Brenda MacIntyre reconnected with her Aboriginal roots through York University, where she got her BA Honours, Summa Cum Laude with 19 awards and scholarships. From 1999 to 2005, Brenda led Spirit Wind Aboriginal Women's Hand Drum to success with a Canadian Independent Music Award nomination, debut at #1 in World/Folk on New Brunswick's CFMH Radio, and #5 on CFBX Radio in Kamloops, BC.

Since the release of her first two solo albums in 2003 and 2005, Brenda has performed and spoken at diverse venues such as the Niagara Folk Arts Festival, Museum of Civilization, Bank of Montreal and Luminato, Toronto's Festival of Arts & Creativity. Brenda's audiences include festival-goers, Aboriginal communities, business teams, universities and health professionals.

Featured nationally on MUCHMUSIC, APTN, VISION TV and OMNI, Brenda MacIntyre can lend a uniquely inspiring and lasting impact to any event. Musical performances, traditional Aboriginal openings, interactive seminars and awards ceremonies are her specialties.

Brenda's third solo album Spirit Connection, released in April 2007 to a full house, includes music, meditation and teachings for stress relief and success, corresponding with her latest leadership program 7 Keys to Spirit Connection. The CD artwork features two of Brenda's first paintings.

Brenda's visionary art was displayed at Toronto's City Hall Rotunda this June as she performed and spoke at National Aboriginal Day events in June 2007.

In July 2007, Brenda will embark on her Aboriginal Spirit Connection Tour of Western Canada, including performances at the Komasket Music Festival, Sunshine Music Festival and Salmon Arm Roots & Blues Festival, as well as a concert and workshop series at the Ashcroft Opera House and various community events.