Sargeant X Comrade
Sargeant X Comrade is a soul and hip-hop duo from Calgary, Alberta, comprised of vocalist Yolanda Sargeant and producer Evgeniy “Comrade” Bykovets. Their 2020 album Magic Radio was longlisted for the Polaris Music Prize, and they’ve earned Western Canadian Music Award nominations, signaling significant recognition in Canada’s music scene. Wikipedia Their sound blends lush soul vocals with rich production, weaving thoughtful lyricism with groove-based arrangements.
Shows
Garden City Grooves Night 3
at White Eagle Polish Hall Garden Grooves Festival 2026 – Night Three closes the three-day festival on Saturday, March 21st, by pushing sound forward, spotlighting artists who thrive at the edges of genre and imagination. From experimental hip-hop and soul-infused production to vibrant Latin-pop energy, this final night captures Garden Grooves’ fearless approach to curation — where innovation, global influence, and artistic risk are centre stage.Headlining the night is Shabazz Palaces, the visionary Seattle-based project led by Ishmael Butler (Digable Planets). Renowned for redefining alternative hip-hop, Shabazz Palaces blends abstract lyricism with Afro-futurist soundscapes, electronic textures, and avant-garde jazz influences. With landmark releases like Black Up, Butler’s work has reshaped the boundaries of hip-hop, delivering live performances that are immersive, cerebral, and uncompromising.
Joining them is Calgary duo Sargeant X Comrade, whose Polaris-longlisted album Magic Radio fuses lush soul vocals with richly layered hip-hop production, creating music that’s both intimate and groove-driven.
Opening the night is TrippyCals, a Victoria-based Latin-pop group blending bilingual rap, funk-infused guitar, and modern Latin rhythms.