The Voice The words 'mesmerizing' and 'amazing' are just some of comments you hear from critics and audience alike when this Prairie Celtic folk singer takes the stage. Jennifer Clarke is one of the most engaging acts on the Celtic scene, whether p [+]The Voice The words 'mesmerizing' and 'amazing' are just some of comments you hear from critics and audience alike when this Prairie Celtic folk singer takes the stage. Jennifer Clarke is one of the most engaging acts on the Celtic scene, whether performing solo or with her band, 'Wild Mountain Thyme'. She's especially known for her ability to enchant with only a single instrument: her unforgettable voice.
A second-generation Scottish-Canadian, Jennifer's connection to her heritage has given her an intuitive sense for traditional Celtic music. To this she adds the flavours of more modern folk instrumentation and contemporary world beat rhythms, relying on her unerring sense of what's needed to bring out the story behind the song. The end result is a sound, rich in texture and variety.
In Concert Jennifer's flexible performance style makes her a natural for everything from intimate house concert or coffeehouse to the main stages of Celtic and folk festivals. She has shared stages with the likes of Shooglenifty, Buddy McMaster, Vance Gilbert and The Wyrd Sisters. Her soulful laments, whimsical humour, relaxed stage presence and gift for storytelling combine to make Jennifer's concerts 'must see' events.
Performance Highlights CBC Recorded House Concert, Winnipeg 2004 ~ An Lanntair, Stornoway Scotland 2004 ~ Dalguise Folk Club, Dalguise Scotland 2004 ~ Lyric Theatre, Winnipeg 2003 ~ Celtic Christmas, Winnipeg 2002 ~ Aberdour Festival, Scotland 2002 ~ Elkton (Oregon) Butterfly Pavilion 2002 ~ The Bookstore Cafe, Kingston ON 2002 ~ Kipawo Arts Centre, Wolfville NS 2002 ~ McPherson (Kansas) Scottish Festival 2001 ~ The Winnipeg Folk Festival (1999 & 2000) ~ West End Cultural Centre (Winnipeg)
Workshops In addition to performing the Celtic repertoire, Jennifer delivers workshops that give a hands-on taste of the history, language, music and dance of the Celtic people. Her dynamic and interactive facilitation style has engaged and entertained participants at Celtic festivals and in schools and colleges both in Canada and the U.S.
Recordings The fall of 2004 will see the release of Jennifer's third full length album, "Jennifer Clarke ~ Prairie Celt". Like her 2001 release, "The Great Silkie - Tales of the Celts", the new recording features
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