Michelle Pereira (Purr-Era) is a captivating vocalist and songwriter hailing from Mississauga, Ontario. Her soulful voice and heartfelt compositions have drawn comparisons to esteemed artists such as Sara Bareilles, ADELE, Susan Tedeschi, and Sara Evans. Michelle holds a Bachelor's degree in vocal jazz and a Music Business certificate from Humber College. She honed her production and engineering skills at Nashville's Blackbird Studios, working alongside music engineer icons like John McBride (Martina McBride, Stevie Nicks) and Mark Rubel (Rascal Flatts, Fall Out Boy).

Michelle has graced renowned Nashville venues like The Bluebird Cafe, The Listening Room, The City Winery and is sponsored by the Nashville Songwriters Association International and Song Suffragettes. Her talent shines through as a songwriter for Songfinch, creating custom songs that deeply resonate with individuals and immortalize their stories through music. With accolades including a victory in The Bluebird Cafe Golden Pick contest, a FACTOR Artist Development grant, and recognition from ASCAP's GPS program, Michelle is primed for success in the music industry.