Kate Maki is a Canadian singer-songwriter.
. '' Edmonton Journal'', May 21, 2011.

Biography

Maki is of

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descent. Born and raised in Sudbury,

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, she studied

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at Dalhousie University in Halifax,

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and education at

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. She taught special education, French and science in Ottawa, Toronto and Sudbury for several years before deciding to pursue a full-time musical career. In 2003, Maki recorded her debut album, ''

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'', with Dave Draves at Little Bullhorn Studios in

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. The album's blend of

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and alternative country earned her favourable reviews and quickly sold out its initial printing. In 2004, she returned to Little Bullhorn Studios to record her second album, ''

The Sun Will Find Us ''The Sun Will Find Us'' is the second album by Canadian singer-songwriter Kate Maki, released in 2004. The album was released independently with distribution by Outside Music. Guest musicians on the album include Nathan Lawr, Dale Murray, Ruth ...

''. Both albums received Album of the Year awards at the Northern Ontario Music and Film Awards in 2004 and 2005. In 2005, Maki, Nathan Lawr,

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and

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participated in two national concert tours, A Midautumn Night's Dream and A Midwinter Night's Dream, which were reportedly inspired by

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. The five musicians also recorded limited edition tour compilations for each tour. Maki took a break from touring between 2006 and 2008 and returned home to Sudbury,

to teach high school science. During March Break 2007, Maki recorded her third album, ''

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'', at Little Bullhorn Studios with

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as producer and Dave Draves as engineer. It was released in North America on February 12, 2008, and was awarded Album of the Year at the Northern Ontario Music and Film Awards in 2009. While touring the United States in 2008, Maki stopped at

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for two days to record her fourth album, ''Two Song Wedding'', which was released in January 2010."Vet songwriter a duo in life, music"
. '' FFWD'', May 19, 2011. In the fall of 2010, Maki and fellow Canadian songwriter

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to record two country songs. ''

Calling It Quits/Crazy Tropical Survival Guide "Calling It Quits"/"Crazy Tropical Survival Guide" is a two-song single by Frederick Squire and Kate Maki, released as a 7-inch and digital download on March 22, 2011. The release features two songs that the duo recorded at Paco Loco Studio in El ...

'' was released as a seven-inch two-song single and digital

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on March 22, 2011. After touring Canada together in 2011 in support of their seven-inch as well as Maki's fifth solo album, ''Moonshine'', and Squire's second solo album, ''Frederick Squire Sings Shenandoah and Other Popular Hits'', the duo decided to take a break from touring and settled in

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to start a family. Squire and Maki were married on December 22, 2012. Maki's most recent album, ''Head in the Sand'', was released in May 2016."Kate Maki Taps Fred Squire and Nathan Lawr for 'Head in the Sand'"
'' Exclaim!'', April 8, 2016.

Discography

Albums

*''

'' (2003) *''

'' (2004) *''

'' (2008) *''Two Song Wedding'' (2010) *''Moonshine'' (2011) *''Head in the Sand'' (2016)

Tour Compilations

*''A Midwinter Night's Dream'' (2005) *''A Midautumn Night's Dream'' (2005)

Singles

*''

'' (2011, with

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- '' Matt Mays + El Torpedo'' (2004) *vocals/electric guitar: "Covering Up" - Nathan Lawr - ''Secret Carpentry'' (2005) *vocals: "Mountain of Love" -

- ''Sno Angel Like You'' (2006)

References

External links

*Official websit
Kate Maki
*Faceboo

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