CFMA Young Performer of the Year Nominee, Rebecca Lappa, is a gifted vocalist and songwriter who accompanies herself on keyboard. She has written over 60 songs with strong melodies, and poetic lyrics delivered in her expressive, clear soprano. She writes songs inspired by observations of life, historical events, and literary references that slide between the realms of pop and folk. She draws comparisons to strong female vocalists and songwriters such as Sarah McLachlan, Joni Mitchell, Kate Bush and Tori Amos.