Birgit Kuit is a singer / songwriter from Vancouver Island, British Columbia, whose soulful lyrics and haunting melodies have her poised on the edge of a breakout in the Canadian music scene.

Having just released her third album "I Feel A River" on CD, as well as digitally on iTunes and other online retailers, Birgit has been playing shows to add to her already impressive list of appearances. With two other albums under her belt (Running with the Wolves and Raising Thunder) and innumerable appearances across British Columbia, Canada and parts of the US, this folk/roots artist has been paying her dues.

In tandem with the release of her latest CD, Birgit is also continuing to book shows for her ever expanding audience.

Having played as a solo artist for a number of years, Birgit's "Working-Girl Poetry" style has garnered her airplay on radio and television, including being a live performance feature at The Mod Club in Toronto for MuchMusic. She has also been the subject of an interview on the CBC Radio One program "North by Northwest" with host Sheryl McKay.

A prolific songwriter, Birgit has a fourth album already in the works, which is anticipated to be released in 2011.

Accolades

"Birgit's music is pure and honest and thankfully free from cynicism in a world that needs more hope. She writes songs that make you feel glad to be alive." - Mae Moore, international recording artist

"Birgit's voice touches a deep vein of longing and beauty for the inexpressible which arrests and nourishes the heart of her listeners. Her singing brings healing balm to the hungry soul" - Chloe Goodchild, musical director, V-day 2001 Madison Square Gardens, New York City

"The songs on Birgit's CD offer a sweet balance of worldly wisdom, romantic flair and social insight…very ably delivered by one of the finest female singers I've heard in a while. Birgit's expressive vocals embrace the touch & technique of a wide range of fine artists…from Fleetwood Mac's more acoustic leanings, to traces of Shaun Colvin, Joni Mitchell, Judy Collins….Likewise, Birgit's inventive guitar work is also exceptionally-melodic, accurate and percussively-precise." - Barry Newman, editor for Cosmic Debris Magazine

"This gal has a deadly voice and lyrics that will truly charm you" - Ron Hynes, East Coast Folk music legend

"Birgit's music fills me with love and joy" - Ann Mortifee, international recording artist and recipient of the Order of Canada

"The combination of Birgit's gentle voice and inspirational lyrics creates an ambiance that is both soothing and uplifting. Many of these songs speak of the power that comes from following your heart and living your dreams" - Paula Wild, Comox Valley Record Arts review

"I loved it the first time I heard it" - Sheryl McKay, Host of CBC Radio's North by North West (of Birgit's song "Perfectly Clear")

Music

I Feel A River Raising Thunder

Video

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