Carolyn Anele is coming home and she’s bringing her stories in song.
A contemporary folk singer songwriter, her pure natural voice, innovative melodies and well-crafted lyrics weave a fusion of folk, country, bluegrass and Celtic roots music into uplifting stories of life, love, family and the simple journey of the human heart.
Anele, whose voice has been compared to Judy Collins and Mary Gauthier, is releasing her new CD, Where Birds Sing, in a concert at First United Church, where her parents were married.
Anele is a top-25 finalist for the 2014 Singer Songwriter Mentor Experience, supported by the Songwriters Association of Canada for, I’m Not Ready (A Mother’s Prayer), another one of the cuts from her new CD.
Yet another, Coal Dust Sandwiches, is a 2014 semifinalist in the International Songwriting Competition. And a third cut, I’m a Baby, was the winner of the 2013 BC Musician Fred Penner Songwriting Contest.
She has performed in singer-songwriter showcases with Bill Henderson, Roy Forbes, and others.
“Carolyn’s wonderful songs kinda sneak up on you, quickly taking you to the heart of the matter,” says Forbes.“She’s a fine songwriter.”
Anele does not need a fancy studio in which to weave her magic. She can be found at the kitchen table with pages of song lyrics in various stages of completion.
Anele currently resides in Vernon, B.C. with her family and performs for charities, benefits, festivals and showcases.
Her concert takes place at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 3 at First United Church. Tickets at $10 include refreshments and are available at Acorn Music, the church office during weekday office hours, or at the door.
Anele will be accompanied by Rod MacDonald on upright bass, Deborah Lee singing background vocals and Keith Hustler on guitar, banjo and mandolin.
To listen to Anele’s music, visit www.carolynanele.com.
