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Mona Lissa Chanda is a Montreal-based singer-songwriter who crafts torch songs with pop-savvy hooks inspired by the likes of Amy Winehouse, Tracy Chapman, and Sade. She has graced the stage at the Montreal International Jazz Festival and POP Montreal, showcasing her ability to connect with diverse audiences through her versatile and engaging performances.
On April 12, 2025, Mona Lissa released her first full-length album, Queen Of Games, The album combines a vintage blues and soul aesthetic with contemporary story-telling. It's a compelling sonic experience that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly modern.
The album “teaser” single, Professional Victim, received critical accolades and radio play in 30+ countries as well as the front covers of both Cashbox magazine and Record World. Mona Lissa's full-length album, Queen Of Games, has garnered press internationally, including in Billboard Canada and The Montreal Gazette.
Mona Lissa also holds a PhD in neurosciences. Driven by her dual passion for music and science, she has published papers on the neurochemistry of music and the effects of sex, drugs, and rock n’ roll on the brain.
Photography by www.cocohausproductions.com
QUEEN OF GAMES - OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO
PROFESSIONAL VICTIM - OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO
"PROFESSIONAL VICTIM" SINGLE
BOLD & UNAPOLOGETIC
WITH A CATCHY MOTOWN GROOVE
"Professional Victim" is a celebration of healthy boundary-setting—the ultimate act of courage and self-love. Mona Lissa wrote it based on her own experiences with codependent relationships. If you want to break free of toxic cycles and dance your way to liberation, this song is for you!
“Professional Victim captures a unique blend of honesty and strength, providing a refreshing perspective on vulnerability.”
HONK MAGAZINE
“...already making waves with its infectious Motown groove and sharp commentary on boundary-setting and self-love...”
JAZZ CHILL