Arts Whistler Live! presents: A History of Motown

• Date: May 14, 2026
• Time: Doors 6:15 pm | Show 7:00 pm
• Venue: The Theatre at the Maury Young Arts Centre
• Price: General Admission $30 | Arts Whistler Members $25*
• Age restrictions: All Ages
• Additional Info: No latecomers 

A Powerful Night of Soul, Story, and Motown Magic.

WCMA award-winning soul singer-songwriter Krystle Dos Santos and her five-piece band bring an electrifying live show celebrating the golden era of Motown and classic soul.

Audiences are taken on a feel-good musical journey through timeless hits from legends like Otis Redding, Sam Cooke, Etta James, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, and The Supremes, along with iconic sounds from Chess and Stax Records.

With powerhouse vocals, storytelling, and plenty of audience interaction, Krystle brings the late 1950s to 1980s to life, celebrating the joy and groove of the music while highlighting the civil rights movement, music entrepreneurship, and Motown’s lasting influence on contemporary soul.

The performance also features original songs from her brand new album BLOOM | BURN, adding a bold and personal layer to an already unforgettable night.

Praise for the artist:

“Krystle's voice is an eclectic mix of Nina Simone, Aretha Franklin, Etta James, with a touch of Natalie Cole and Ella Fitzgerald. Like so many outstanding singers before her, Krystle’s voice is undeniably unique and is showcased further by her unique phrasing reminiscent of the fabulous Billie Holliday.” —Ty Lowe, musical director and master vocal teacher

“She commands the stage with her elegant, statuesque form, and her easy banter draws you in, making the whole experience naturally intimate.  However, it’s when Dos Santos grasps the retro microphone she sings into and unfolds that tremendous earthy, sexy voice, you are captured.” —Shelley Gummeson, radio host, Jazz on the Rocks

*Arts Whistler Members, check your email inbox for your exclusive AWL! discount code or email us at marketing@artswhistler.com. 

Tickets are available online or at the Maury Young Arts Centre box office | artswhistler.com/live

Arts Whistler Live! is proudly sponsored by Sushi Village. Thank you to our accommodation partner, Fairmont Whistler.