Frazey Ford

Frazey Obadiah Ford is a Canadian singer-songwriter and actress. She was a founding member of The Be Good Tanyas. Her solo debut Obadiah was released on Nettwerk on July 20, 2010.[1]

Frazey Ford
Ford performing in 2015
Background information
OriginEast Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
GenresAmericana, soul
Years active2001–present
LabelsNettwerk
Associated actsThe Be Good Tanyas
Websitefrazeyford.com

Jenny Charlesworth of The Georgia Straight wrote that a few of the songs "swing with a mellow neo-soul beat enlivened by buttery vocals", and noted influences from rhythm and blues singers Ann Peebles, Roberta Flack, and Donny Hathaway.[2] Ford also credits her free spirited parents (her father was an American conscientious objector who moved to Canada), and being a mother has had a strong influence on her songwriting.[3][4]

Obadiah takes its name from Ford's middle name "Obadiah". When she was born, her parents asked her brothers to choose her middle name; they decided to name her after their pet cat Obadiah that had recently run away.[5]

Ford was raised in the Castlegar, British Columbia.[4] She currently resides in Vancouver.[3]

Discography
  • Obadiah (2010)
  • Indian Ocean (2014)
  • U Kin B the Sun (2020)

Filmography
  • The L Word (TV episode, 2006) as Sister Christine
  • The Christmas Calendar (2017) as Ivy
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References
  1. Derdeyn, Stuart (June 15, 2010). "The Province Playlist featured artist: Frazey Ford". The Province. Retrieved June 16, 2010.
  2. Charlesworth, Jenny. "Frazey Ford bares her soul". Straight.com. Retrieved July 9, 2010.
  3. Derdeyn, Stuart (July 19, 2010). "Look who's got soul". Ottawa Citizen. Archived from the original on July 22, 2010. Retrieved August 2, 2010.
  4. Scallan, Niamh. "Singer-songwriter searches her soul". The Vancouver Courier. Archived from the original on March 8, 2012. Retrieved August 2, 2010.
  5. Ross, Rick. "Another Country with Rick Ross". BBC Radio Scotland. Retrieved October 8, 2010.


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