candace coker

bio

Candace Coker is a Trinidad-born Christian-folk singer/songwriter who brings an evocative blend of poetry, jazz, soul, and ​alternative folk tones to her music.

Discovering her talent at the young age of 10, Coker began songwriting as a purely therapeutic exercise. Crafting melancholy ​folk melodies put sound and language to her emotions, created space for conversations with God and provided stillness for ​her anxious mind to rest. As she has experienced more of life, however, the themes and stylistic elements in her music also ​expanded to include musings on life and beauty; relational reconciliation; emotional, mental and physical healing; the ​character of God; and love. Her songs can be described as love notes, journal entries and translations of life with God and ​others.

2017 marked the year that Coker decided to pursue music professionally. Since then, she has performed many shows around ​Vancouver, Canada and in her hometown, Trinidad and Tobago. She has worked with award-winning film composer Daryl ​Bennett on several works for film including the I Am Paul Walker and Bisping Documentaries. She has also been a twice-​finalist in the International Songwriting Competition. Her debut album, Bare and Bones, was first released in February 2023.

Candace's mission is to bring shalom, healing and respite through her music. This passion has extended beyond her music ​as Coker recently become a certified Christian Life Coach. Her desire is to support women on their journey with the Lord ​through her coaching practice, Primavera Christian Life Coaching.