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Patricia Dahlquist

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Patricia Dahlquist is a Canadian singer. In 1976, Dahlquist won the Juno Award for Most Promising Female Vocalist of the Year.

Early live and education

Dahlquist was born in Nelson, British Columbia. She attended the University of British Columbia to complete a master's degree in theatre.[1]

Career

Dahlquist started working in music during the 1970s. She launched her first album This is Patricia Dahlquist in 1975 and her final self-titled album in 1982.[1] After ending her singing career, Dahlquist became a voice coach.[2] Apart from singing, Dahlquist started a non-profit opera organization for youth in 2006.[3] Her first opera The King Who Wouldn't Sing debuted in 2006 with a following opera Spirit Moon in 2007.[4]

Outside of music, Dahlquist began her film career starring in the 1962 movie The Street. Apart from featuring in TV movies from the 1980s to 2000s, Dahlquist also appeared in Blackwoods and The Hamster Cage.[5]

Awards and honours

Dahlquist won the 1976 Juno Award for Most Promising Female Vocalist of the Year.[6] In 2013, she was a winner of the Surrey Civic Treasure Award.[7]

References

  1. ^ a b "Proudly Canadian Patricia Dahlquist". Cash Box Canada. 14 May 2015. Retrieved 29 May 2018.
  2. ^ MacRae, Paul (20 November 1982). "Time out for advice". The Globe and Mail. p. F7.
  3. ^ Berry, David; Tucker, Rebecca (14 March 2015). "You oughta Juno". National Post. p. WP10. Retrieved 29 May 2018.
  4. ^ Minty, Melanie (28 June 2012). "Good 'King' sings again". Tri-Cities Now. p. A18.
  5. ^ "Patricia Dahlquist". Canadian Movie Database. Retrieved 29 May 2018.
  6. ^ "Most Promising Female Vocalist of the Year 1976". Juno Awards. Retrieved 29 May 2018.
  7. ^ "2013 Civic Treasure Award Recipients". City of Surrey. Archived from the original on 7 May 2016. Retrieved 29 May 2018.