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Karyn Ellis
12+ albums
Canadianpopmusic i might likeFemale Voicesa star
about
Karyn Ellis is an indie folk / singer-songwriter from Toronto, Canada. She moved to Düsseldorf, Germany in 2019 and is currently based from there. To date she has independently released four albums. Her last one, called "More Than A Hero", came out in late 2013. Her fifth studio album "Shapes And Animals" was slated to be released in early 2020, however, like many independent artist navigating the pandemic, she needed to postpone (and re-postpone) its launch. Now the album set to be released in late 2022. *********************** Guelph Mercury calls her “a revelation”. Globe and Mail says Karyn Ellis is a “must-see” songstress and has “a magical way with song.” Whether singing poignant tunes-of-the-heart or leading raucous sing-a-longs, Karyn is captivating, funny and smart in song and banter. And, that voice! Delicate and dynamic, she delivers thoughtful, crafted lyrics about every day wonders, beauty and hope. Brought over as a babe-in-arms from the UK, Karyn grew up in Ontario, Canada in a household steeped in jazz and classical music. She studied two years of opera in University and through high school played trumpet in the marching band. Meanwhile she spent hours singing along to records by her favourite classic singer-songwriters such as Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, and she was also a devout fan of David Bowie and the Beatles. A wide range of influences gave her a solid, eclectic musical foundation and enriched her distinctive folk / roots style. Recently she foray
