Real name: Wendy Grondzil

Effective period / Period of releases: 2008

Wendy Grondzil began her musical explorations at age 7; sacred and classical music played a very significant role in Wendy’s family life as she grew up. Wendy studied piano, and violoncello through the Royal Conservatory of Music in Canada; in addition, she played the pipe organ for many years.

Wendy was born in Cape Town, South Africa: her ethnic heritage draws its roots from Wales, Scotland, and Africa.

It is no surprise then, that Wendy’s first explorations into the world of digital music were influenced by choral music, Gregorian chant, string ensembles, electric guitar, and voices from around the world. Wendy uses a digital piano, synthesizer, and her computer to create world beats with electronic, acoustic, orchestral and choral touches, all from the comfort of her own living room.

Wendy’s persistence in the World Music genre led to her receiving second prize in the World Music category of Unisong’s 2001 International Songwriting Competition.