Hornby Island Blues Workshop

Dubbed as "Canada's National Treasure" by Blues FM radio show host Danny Marks, Diana Braithwaite is unquestionably one of the most authentic blues singers of today. Born into a musical family,Diana grew up listening to Delta blues and country and western records and started singing at concerts and events with her brothers Victor and Cecil, and her sister Charlane. Diana's career as a solo singer songwriter emerged as a teenager, but it was the opening show for John Lee Hooker at the Brunswick House in Toronto with the Chaser Blues Band, that acclaimed her talent as a blues singer. Later on that same year, Albert Collins invited Diana on the road to open the show for his band. In 1999, Sarah Mclachlan chose Diana to open Lilith Fair at the Molson Amphitheatre where she kicked off the show with a powerful opening concert for the 18,000 in attendance. Diana's music has been on television, radio and motion pictures. Touring internationally, she has shared the bill with greats like Eddie Clearwater, T-Model Ford, Albert Collins, Robert Cray, Tracey Chapman, John Lee Hooker, Jeff Healey, Big Bill Morganfield, Mel Brown, Pinetop Perkins, and Buddy Guy. Diana's dynamic stage concerts have captivated audiences internationally throughout North America, UK, Africa and Europe.

Diana will be teaching private lessons and performing in our nightly concerts. Please note that private lessons are not included in the workshop price. For more information, please contact us at .