Kim Barlow

Kim Barlow is one of Canada's most interesting folk acts. Besides using traditional North American folk instruments like clawhammer banjo or fingerpicking guitar, she also surprises the listener by employing her favorite instrument, the cello, in a variety of quite unconventional functions. With such instrumental setups, her background as a classically trained musician, a lot of sparkling ideas, her characteristic voice, and lyrics well worth listening to, she manages to push the term folk music to new extremes. Originally from Nova Scotia's south coast, Barlow moved to Florid...