Biography

For over 45 years Larry Folk has written and performed in a variety of styles. From simple folk ballads to the swinging standards of the American Songbook, Larry delivers with style, ease and emotion.
A gifted story teller, Larry's ability to write lyrics that create stunning visuals for his listeners is matched perfectly to his masterful guitar playing. Larry's early songs mused about love and the beauty of the vast Canadian wilderness, but didn’t shy away from more serious subjects such as the horrible treatment of North America's Indigenous Peoples. In the 80's he performed his original song Amandla! Ngawethu! (Power to the People) on Ottawa's Parliament Hill and at Toronto City Hall during rallies to end Apartheid in South Africa. A completely new version of that song There is a Power dealing with our current divisions and societal challenges opens Lessen the Blue