Ep. 202 Courage of the LION Heart with Chris Assaad
Chris Assaad is a creative fire starter. His newest Album, set to release in the late summer/ fall of 2020 is called: LION
I had the unique chance of meeting Chris behind the scenes and recording a candid, raw and deep conversation about Chris's work, music and art.
*this Interview was filmed and recorded in the late summer of 2019 on Vancouver Island, behind the scenes of Chris recording his new album: LION
Chris Assaad is a multi-passionate Canadian artist and heart-leader who left a promising career in law several years ago to follow his own heART and his passion for music. His fire for music was ignited shortly after he began exploring his love of singing and songwriting when he was forced to overcome a rapidly progressing hereditary hearing loss condition.
Nearly two years and two miraculous surgeries later, Chris was given the gift of perfectly restored hearing and a second chance, cementing his path of a life dedicated to his artistry and to inspiring others to follow their innermost calling.
Since then, Chris has been actively using his voice to grow an international grassroots community, sharing his eclectic blend of soulful roots music, heart-opening songs and stories with audiences in Canada, Australia, the US and Europe, appearing at club and festival dates from Wanderlust in Whistler to The Sound Dome in Sydney to Midem in Cannes.
After seeing a YouTube cover of one of his unreleased songs, Michael Franti invited Chris to join him at the final show of his 2015 “One Heart One Soul” tour for a special rendition of the song. Chris has also shared the stage with artists such as Trevor Hall, Ayla Nereo, and The Wood Brothers.