Laura Hubert

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Laura Hubert
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Born Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Genres Alternative rock, jazz
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active1980spresent

Laura Hubert is a Canadian rock and jazz singer. [1] She was the lead vocalist for the alternative rock group Leslie Spit Treeo in the 1980s and 1990s, [2] and has subsequently released three solo jazz CDs.

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References

  1. "Not just 'a girl singing jazz'". National Post , November 11, 2000.
  2. "Leslie Spit Treeo still true to street-busking roots". Toronto Star , May 11, 1990.
  3. "Passing the flame". The Globe and Mail , November 11, 2000.