Joanna Chapman-Smith is a powerful young woman who has been making waves on the folk scene since 2002. Alone on stage, sitting atop a percussion rig made out of a suitcase and outnumbered by instruments, she charms unassuming crowds into singing along and letting themselves be carried away into her world that questions right and wrong, mind and body, permanence and impermanence.

At 25 years old she has already been many times across the country, over to the US, Europe and New Zealand as well. Joanna has released two solo records to date - the most recent of which, "Contraries", was awarded an IMA Award in the "Best Acoustic Song" category.

Joanna also holds a BFA in music composition, working frequently with contemporary choreographers, touring theatrical productions and live circus performances. Joanna has also performed and recorded with such acclaimed artists as CR Avery, Sarah MacDougall, Ken Whiteley, Jonas Shandel. She is currently working - with the support of the Canada Council - on a solo show she will tour in the fall of 2010.