Frazey Ford is one of Canada’s most distinctive voices—a singer-songwriter whose music defies easy categorization. Emerging as a founding member of the folk trio The Be Good Tanyas, Ford helped pioneer a roots revival in the early 2000s that blended Americana, folk, and alt-country with dreamy vocal harmonies and haunting instrumentation.
Her solo career has taken her into new territory. Ford’s 2010 debut Obadiah introduced listeners to a more soulful, introspective side of her artistry, fusing folk with slow-burning Southern soul. She followed it with Indian Ocean in 2014, recorded in Memphis with members of Al Green’s legendary Hi Rhythm Section. That album drew critical acclaim and comparisons to artists like Lauryn Hill and Van Morrison for its blend of vulnerability, groove, and resilience.
Frazey Ford’s third album, U kin B the Sun (2020), is a luminous, defiant work that deals with themes of transformation, healing, and inner strength. Her lyrics speak to both personal and political awakenings, delivered with a voice that’s both intimate and soaring. Her phrasing is loose and expressive, often floating just behind the beat, creating a unique rhythmic feel that’s instantly recognizable.
On stage, Ford commands attention with quiet intensity. Her performances feel intimate, emotional, and cathartic—inviting listeners into a deeply personal space while connecting with universal themes of love, loss, and empowerment.
Frazey’s music is fearless in its softness and bold in its gentleness. She doesn’t shout to be heard—instead, she draws you in with vulnerability, honesty, and a voice that sounds like no one else’s. Whether she’s channeling soul, folk, or R&B, she delivers songs that feel lived-in, real, and rooted in the complexity of human experience.
With each project, Ford continues to redefine what folk music can be—making space for groove, for growth, and for voices that won’t be silenced.
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