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Chedi is a Naarm/Melbourne-based singer-songwriter from the Philippines. Chedi's music weaves together the tapestry of her life stories, her music is a bold new sound that blends her love for world music, Philippine sound, jazz and spoken word, and her enduring passion for Indigenous Filipino music. It is haunting, genre-bending, earthy, soulful and powerful. It marks a stunning reintroduction of a voice that once shaped a generation—and is now ready to speak to a new one.

Discovered by National Artist for Music, Ryan Cayabyab at thirteen years old as a member of the pop group Smokey Mountain. Recording three albums under BMG Philippines and BMG Victor Japan. The group gained recognition after garnering international acclaim, winning first place at the Golden Kite Music Festival in Malaysia and the Tokyo Music Festival in Japan.

As a solo artist, Chedi immersed herself in the world of theatre, honing her artistry. She later became a vibrant force in Manila’s dynamic band scene, collaborating with renowned artists and forming her own band to showcase her unique sound and magnetic stage presence.

‘Chedi’, her self-titled debut album under Warner Music Philippines brought her music to life across local stages and Asia-Pacific music festivals.