Every Talking Gig offers unique insights into the life, work and culture of an artist, mixing conversation with intimate musical performance, questions from the audience and sometimes visuals. It’s an immersive ride into another world, a chance to get close and personal with some of the musicians you love and hear them talk about their countries, cultures, instruments and influences, illustrating their word. This unique Talking Gigs, exclusively for Wax Lyrical festival will focus on Mélissa Laveaux. Mélissa is a Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist. Her music has been described as a mix of roots, folk and blues using her signature percussive finger-style guitar stylings and soulful vocals.