last bite
singing proud
When did you fi rst sing for
an audience? When I was
twelve I sang in church.
When did you know you
wanted to sing for a living?
Right after that.
What attracted you to Jazz?
I knew I wanted to study
music and I wasn’t an
opera singer, so the choice
became clear to follow jazz.
It requires such an intrinsic
understanding of harmony
and rhythm.
What do you love about jazz?
It’s very honest. It requires so
much study but in performance
it insists on openness with the
people you are playing with.
What advice can you give
aspiring singers?
Learn piano or another
instrument to be self-suffi cient
as an artist. Take all gigs -
never say no.
Are there any local
musicians you admire?
Yes! Ariel Posen, Kasey Kurtz,
Sheena Rattai, Rayannah...
What’s your favourite
Winnipeg neighbourhood?
St. Norbert. I love the Arts
and Cultural Centre, Farmer’s
Market, and the charming old
Catholic church.
Where do you take out of
town visitors to show off
the city? We love going to Fort
Whyte Alive. It’s a great place
to go for nature walks!
What do you like cooking
at home? I make curries and
pizza from scratch.
Jazz Folk artist Erin Propp hits the
high notes on her music, the city,
and what she likes to eat.
Photography by Ian McCausland at Kitchen Sync.
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ciao! / jun/jul / two thousand eighteen
What’s your “go to”
restaurant? I am a deli girl.
I love Sherbrook Street Deli
and Meyers Deli.
Where is your fave spot to
meet a friend for coffee?
The Nook, Little Sister Coffee
Maker in Osborne Village or
Tall Grass Prairie for a coffee
and cinnamon bun!