Kelly grew up in  the small town of callicoon on the beautiful Delaware river in new york state.  Exposed to many genres at a young age, Kelly’s parents were music lovers. Paul Simon, The Beatles, Bob Marley, Talking heads, and Peter Tosh were often in the background during her youth.  Kelly learned to operate the turn tables and listen to records in her free time at a young age. Her first memory is bobbing up and down on the floor of the kitchen to Simon and Garfunkel’s “Cecilia”

 

    Often performing as a solo artist, Kelly is occasionally accompanied by the cajon, and bass guitar. She has opened up for artists such as Nahko and Medicine for the People, Tubby Love and Amber Lily, Dustin Thomas, Paula Fuga, Pato Banton , and Chris Barren and the Time Bandits, and is often seen collaborating with the talented Ydine.

 

 

“Kelly Hyde oozes talent, without the pretence. Her open ended lyrics spark fantasy and ideas at the same time as being very earthy and real. The musical arrangements and vocals are a sound to behold” -Kyle Brothers

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“Kelly Hyde's  passion and talent are reflected in her original musical arrangements. Her powerful lyrics and ideas empowering others to consider simple changes and broad concepts to help be part of the solution and not the pollution. She paints the picture bridging humans nature with nature, sung from the depth of her soul. Her music makes a difference in the world as she continues to spread wisdom words. Listen and be inspired."  

- Donna Maltz of “Soil to Soul Solutions”