Windsor-Essex County Music Recognition Award
Focus on Canada South is proud to announce that our Artist of the Month for March 2020 is Lady J’ai Mac. Lady J’ai Mac is a singer-songwriter from Southern Ontario. Her musical journey began at the age of 8 singing in church choirs and school musicals. During her high school years, she fronted a local band called “JC and The Squids” and later joined the Windsor Light Music Theatre, where she appeared in several shows including HMS Pinafore, Hello Dolly, Mame, My Fair Lady, Oklahoma and the Sound of Music.
Lady J’ai Mac is Jacqueline Cadarette’s performing name. By day, she can be found working as a full-time teacher in Essex County. Jacqui’s true passion has always been music and she is comfortable performing solo, as a duo, or with a full band. Over the years Jacqui has led many local bands and sang with others such as The Sellouts, The Sensational Sixties Woodstock Review, Dreamcatcher, Peculiar Friends,The Mission, Hazel Moon, Grand Larceny, LJM and the Raydio banned, and more.
In addition to performing as Lady J’ai Mac, Jacqui is deeply committed to fostering community engagement, particularly where and when music is involved. Currently, Jacqui is a member of the Leamington Songwriter’s Circle, and an active board member of Windsor Folk and The Canada South Blues Society. By day, Jacqueline is a proud Elementary Music Teacher at Southwood Public. She has encouraged and inspired many students through music, visual arts and dramatic productions over the past 30 years. Recently, she directed “Willy Wonks Jr.” and played the role of Mrs. Gloop.
She is currently working on fundraising to support and revitalize the Blues in Schools Program. Jacqui participates with many charities and fundraisers such as: Save African Child Uganda(SACU) and the Jeff Burrows Drumathon.
SUPPORT LIVE AND LOCAL
During these difficult times of the pandemic, there are limited opportunities for live performances. LJM has been able continue teaching music and has put her other musical ambitions on hold until further notice.
Please purchase CD’s and merchandise, and please watch and tip on-line platforms and performers. If you have a special event, consider bringing a musician to your porch or curbside.