Angelique Francis

“…The best word I can use to sum up the performance I witnessed was WOW. Francis and her band put on an energetic show that transformed the Claridge Homes tent into a scene straight out of New Orleans.” — Sound Check Entertainment

JUNO Award winning artist Angelique Francis and her band, The Angelique Francis Band, are versatile and exceptionally gifted musicians. These multi-talented, multi-instrumentalist, multi-genre singer-songwriters/composers have wowed audiences across the globe with their electrifying performances, instrumental abilities and powerful textured vocals. They are particular noted for their eclectic mix of various musical genres, including blues, folk, soul, jazz, roots, rock, gospel and Americana.

Angelique’s soulful, smoky vocals and instrumental techniques are reminiscent of a bygone era but with a unique and modern sensibility. Within her vocal style, you can hear influences of legends like Big Mama Thornton, Koko Taylor, Aretha Franklin, Bessie Smith, and many more. Her instrumental abilities call to mind Willie Dixon on the bass, Sister Rosetta Thorpe on the guitar, Big Mama Thornton on the harmonica, and Aretha on the piano.

Over the past few years Angelique Francis has established herself as a bona fide star on the Canadian blues, soul, jazz and folk scene. Her most recent album, Long River, won the 2023 JUNO Award for Blues Album of the Year. The record weaves through various styles, from blues to soul and classic R&B. The acclaimed album showcases Angelique’s signature powerhouse soulful vocals, commanding bass/guitar hooks, and infectious blues-infused melodies.

This highly sought-after musician hosted the 2022 Maple Blues awards (Canadian Blues Music Awards), was awarded two Canadian Blues Music Awards, was nominated for four 2023 Canadian Blues Music Awards, a 2023 Canadian folk music award, and a 2022 Ontario Folk Music Award, and has been a marquee act at festivals around the world.