Guess who is coming to play for us - yes, I mean a performer who has a passion for folk music in his heart and soul, that when he performs - it is all just like a giddy kid playing - Ken Whiteley. I can see some of you with your furrowed brow of confusion, that I should think that everyone should know who Ken Whiteley is. If you are at all in the folk scene in Canada, Ken is the friend that everyone wants to have, the head guy, the "oh my gosh you have got to be kidding" guy.
Ken Whiteley is one of Canada's most respected "roots" musicians. Drawing on his incredibly rich background in blues, gospel and folk styles, this 7 time Juno award nominee will WOW you with his passion (yes I said it again).
He has played at virtually every major folk festival in Canada and performed and recorded with such legends as Pete Seeger, John Hammond Jr., Tom Paxton, Blind John Davis, The Campbell Brothers, Stan Rogers, Guy Davis, Raffi, Linda Tillerey & the Cultural Heritage Choir and countless others. He is a prolific songwriter, a gifted and versatile instrumentalist and a powerful singer, and his music communicates themes of freedom, love, spiritual aspiration and social comment. His performances are presented with particapatory humor, grace and energy.
He is most recently known for his collaborations with brother Chris (the Whiteley Brothers) and old friends Mose Scarlett and Jackie Washington (Scarlett, Washington & Whiteley) have resulted in a wonderful collection of recordings, garnering high praise, successful tours and several awards.
Ken Whiteley has had his hand in more than eighty albums and they have resulted in 11 Gold or Platinum albums, 22 Juno nominations, 2 Juno winners and 2 Grammy nominations, with total sales in excess of 8 million copies.
He is most recently known for his collaborations with brother Chris (the Whiteley Brothers) and old friends Mose Scarlett and Jackie Washington (Scarlett, Washington & Whiteley) have resulted in a wonderful collection of recordings, garnering high praise, successful tours and several awards.
Ken Whiteley has had his hand in more than eighty albums and they have resulted in 11 Gold or Platinum albums, 22 Juno nominations, 2 Juno winners and 2 Grammy nominations, with total sales in excess of 8 million copies.
I will leave you with something that I know will make you more than excited about this "One World Dance" night of September 18th, 2010 during the Celebration of the Arts - "with Ken Whiteley our enjoyment is virtually assured." Do I hear an audible WOW?
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