Joanna Finch - Singer/Songwriter

Theatrical and expressive, Joanna Finch shines on stage. This classically and jazz trained Vancouver Island singer /songwriter is a versatile and prolific composer. With her evocative lyrics and catchy melodies, Joanna writes songs that have been described as tender, saucy, and timeless. From her home in Cumberland, Joanna has been honing her musical and theatrical talents for over a decade while raising a family, working with children with special needs and being an active member of her community.

'In The Arms of Morpheus', Joanna's debut solo album, was released in December 2005. It was awarded Best Album of the Year by the Comox Valley Record, and has garnered two nominations in The Vancouver Island Independent Music Awards.

Joseph Blake, freelance reviewer for Victoria Times Colonist, Coda, Boulevard magazine, (etc.) says about her debut CD:

"A team of Vancouver's elite jazz masters back Joanna Finch's expressive vocal's on the singer's stunning, eclectic debut. An impressive collection of wise, well-crafted songs brilliantly arranged and produced by veteran guitarist Pat Coleman."

With her cabaret persona, Madame Jojo, and the satirical comedy troupe, The Ms. Adventures, Joanna has gained recognition for her wild and wacky character creations. Along with her sideman pianist/arranger Sean Mooney Joanna presents new and standard jazz, blues and cabaret for cruise lines, conventions and special events. In her urban folk/ jazz band kitschinsynch, Joanna tours with guitarist/songwriter Danny Zanbilowicz, playing intimate private and public venues. Joanna is best known for her eclectic and adventurous duo roots Norbury & Finch, AKA: The Queens of Quirk, who have recorded two CDs and played in schools, at festivals, benefit concerts, and international conventions for over a decade.

Her deep passion for free music led Joanna to study with internationally renowned vocalist/ improvisation artist Rhiannon and, through the Vancouver Creative Music Institute with Han Bennink, Eugene Chadbourne, Francoise Houle and others, defining herself as an innovative improvisational artist. For the past year Joanna has been sharing the magic of improvisational vocal and noise music with children and adults though her Kidspin and IDspin workshops. An inspiring and supportive teacher, Joanna facilitates both seasoned and so called "non- singers" to find their voice and tune into their innate ability to create beautiful, meaningful connections with others through rhythm, harmony and movement.