“A salute to giants like Memphis Minnie and Tampa Red…two talented performers join forces” DOWNBEAT MAGAZINE 2007

“Tribute to the classic sound of blue bird records…Braithwaite’s clear tone comes across like a female Blind Willie Mctell” BLUES IN BRITAIN MAGAZINE - 2007

“Diana Braithwaite’s blues goes back to the land where blues began” DANNY MARKS BLUZFM

Nominated Best Blues Acoustic Act – Maple Blues Awards 2007

“Braithwaite grew up listening to delta blues… her mother’s family emigrated from the southern US via the underground railroad. BLUES REVUE MAGAZINE – 2007

“Diana’s voice is full of class and dignity” BLUES POLAND RADIO

NEW SPRING 08 Movinmusic is pleased to announce that it is now working on dates for Diana Braithwaite & Chris Whiteley and band in the UK and Europe in the summer. All venue owners, promoters and programmers can contact us about this exciting artist on 01209 860067 or by e-mail.

Click here for video of Diana Braithwaite live at the Harbourfront Soul & Blues Festival in Toronto featuring Jack Dekeyzer on guitar. Click here to download the video. The video's 14 MB's and posted with thanks to Mako at Talkin Blues Productions

Diana Braithwaite will be a featured vocalist at The Toronto Blues Society's 20th annual birthday bash (and cover artist on their magazine) at Toronto's Mod Club on May 25 at 8:00 p.m. (doors at 7:00), featuring The Maple Blues Revue, which also features singers Chuck Jackson, John Mays and the The Maple Blues Band, made up of bassist Gary Kendall, guitarist Teddy Leonard, keyboard player Michael Fonfara, drummer Tom Bona, saxophonists Chris Murphy and Pat Carey, trumpeter Chris Whiteley, and Al Lerman on harmonica and tenor sax. Click here for more info.

Dubbed as “Canada’s National Treasure” by Blues FM Radio Show Host Danny Marks, Diana Braithwaite is a dynamic blues singer who in 1999 was chosen by Sarah Mclachlan as one from 400 singer/songwriters to open Lilith Fair at the Molson Amphitheatre where she kicked off the show with a powerful opening concert for the 18,000 in attendance. Born into a musical family in Toronto, Braithwaite’s descendant’s arrived in the country from the Southern United States via the Underground Railroad. The young singer grew up listening to delta blues and country & western records and was part of a musical group with her brother’s Victor, Cecil and sister Charlane.

Diana’s career as a solo singer-songwriter emerged as a teenager, but it was her opening show for John Lee Hooker at the Brunswick House in Toronto with the Chaser Blues Band, that acclaimed her talent as a blues singer. Later on that same year, Albert Collins invited Braithwaite on the road to open the show for his band. Described as the real thing, Diana Braithwaite’s performances are memorable. A gifted performer, she captivates and ‘floors the audience’ singing well known lively Delta blues standards and deep, spiritual blues with equal finesse. Diana Braithwaite’s shows are both stimulating and uplifting and have led her into the company of some of the finest electric and acoustic blues guitarists including Mel Brown Albert Collins, John Lee Hooker, and Jeff Healey. With her powerful voice, and unique uplifting stage show, her performance shouldn’t be missed. She sings from the heart and soul.

Since the release of her newest CD Blues Dance, Diana Braithwaite's original songs have climbed the blues charts on radio programmes around the world.

Radio and television interviews and appearances include CBC television, TVO-STUDIO 2, CTV, CITY TV, and JAZZ FM.

A recipient of the African-American Women in the Arts Award in Chicago, Illinois, Diana has performed and shared the bill with blues greats such as JOHN LEE HOOKER, ALBERT COLLINS, JEFF HEALEY AND MEL BROWN.

An award winning songwriter as well as a singer, Diana's original blues songs Bad Luck Man and Blame it on the Bourbon were featured on the soundtrack for the Gemini Award-winning film, GRACIE then went on to win her several awards including a Yorkton Golden Sheaf Award for Best Musical Score.

Photo courtesy of Talkin Blues Productions

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