Crystal Porter Yarmouth, Nova Scotia
Porter's approach to modern folk music is dark and melodic. Her voice is powerful, barely needing the aid of a microphone, and soulful. The songs she writes are often about love and life, from her perspective and many of them are character-based. Porter lovingly refers to her songwriting as a collection of fairy tales for the young at heart, the wounded and hopeful. ... more
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