Kay Francis Kay Francis is a singer songwriter of folk music songs of the heart

A classically trained vocalist when it comes to songwriting she always goes back to her roots in folk music. Kay Francis has always been a singer storyteller going all the way back to childhood. She grew up in a home filled with music where her father played in a G.I. band. She received a vocal scholarship from the University of Miami in the late 70s and was often found performing with her guitar at local venues.

Kay relocated to Canada in the late 80’s and continued performing part time at many events, festivals (Ottawa Jazz Festival, Winterlude, etc.) and sang with Opera Lyra. In 2022 they sold their family business to focus exclusively on her music.

Her first single “Burning Clouds” was released in 2024 where 100% of the proceeds support families impacted by devastating wildfires.

Kay’s sound: “Beautiful voice, haunting melodies, engaging stories through laughter and tears”