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Ken Whiteley is a Canadian roots music legend. His musical journey has taken him from jug band, folk and swing to blues, gospel and children's music. Among numerous accolades, he has won a Canadian Folk Music Award, Genie Award for Best Original Song in a Canadian film, Lifetime achievement awards from the Ontario Council of Folk Festivals and Mariposa Folk Festival. Ken has been nominated for 7 Juno awards and 13 Maple Blues Awards. Ken’s live performances showcase his outstanding musicianship on guitars and mandolin, award winning original songs and his powerful vocals, called "...a cross between Pete Seeger and Tony Bennett on 11!" Whether leading his own group, solo or collaborating with peers at blues, folk, children’s festivals and concerts of all sizes, his “...deep knowledge and infectious passion” guarantee good times for all. As a producer of over 125 recording projects, Ken’s productions have garnered 10 Canadian Gold and Platinum records, 4 American Gold records, 22 Juno and 2 Grammy nominations, and sold over 8 million copies.
Latest News from Ken...
The first of the unreleased Jackie Washington recordings are now available for download. These are tracks of Jackie with Graham Townsend and Reg Schwagger, Terry Wilkins and Bucky Berger, and a solo track, which was one of the last recordings Jackie did. Click on Jackie to be redirected to these songs.
Next up... on Sunday, March 14th I'll be playing my guitar and singing praise with Rev. Gary van der Meer, music director May Webster and the congregation at St John's Anglican Church in High Park, Toronto. This is a very uplifting service and visitors are always made welcome. During March break you'll discover me entertaining families at Forest Hill Public Library (March 15) and Bloor-Gladstone Public Library (March 17). Also that week, I'm thrilled to be accompanying my longtime friend Fred Penner at Hugh's Room (March 18). Then on the weekend, I'm off to the Bahamas to share my gospel music at The 5th Interfaith Devotional Singing and Sacred Dance Festival (March 23-25). I'm returning back home to Toronto just in time for my Season 7 Gospel Finale Show on Sunday, March 28th at Hugh's Room. This matinee show will feature the heavenly vocals of sisters Amoy Levy and Ciceal Levy, rich bass vocals of Pat Patrick, Juno award winning drumming of Bucky Berger (Fathead), and bass playing by Ben Whiteley (Flashlight Radio, New Country Rehab). Click here for gospel tickets. Easter weekend I'll be at the Sivananda Ashram Yoga Camp in Val Morin (just outside Montreal). This annual family-oriented weekend is open to everyone. Go to my Shows section for additional details on all of the above events.