Karen Fowlie brings a genuine warmth and vitality to her stage presence...engaging audiences with a generous mix of positive vibe along with her infectious energy..."

 Karen Fowlie is a celebrated singer-songwriter based in Calgary, Alberta, known for her distinctive original songs and compelling voice. Writing and performing since 1997, Karen is a Western Canadian storyteller and community builder whose intimate, uplifting performances leave a lasting impression. 

With deep Calgary roots and a colourful family history tied to Alberta's ranching and rodeo heritage, Karen brings a distinctly Western Canadian perspective to her songwriting. Her musical journey has also taken her beyond Canada, including a humanitarian posting in Chile, where Latin musical influences helped shape her creative voice.

Karen's original music explores life's many dimensions, from hope and resilience to romance, friendship and the unexpected twists of destiny. Her releases include Pushing the Edge, Home, Cherry Blossoms, Slipstream and Sitting Pretty. Tell Me, a song about overcoming bullying, earned an accolade from then-Attorney General Wally Oppal, and Karen's music also represented the province during a trade mission to Japan.

Beyond the stage, Karen is a passionate music community builder. Through Fowlie and Friends Entertainment Society, she created performance opportunities for more than 100 musicians and received West Vancouver's 2018 Arts and Culture Award.

Today, Karen brings all these experiences together in shows filled with heart, humour, uplifting energy and authentic musical storytelling. With new music on the horizon, she's ready to bring her distinctive sound and engaging stage presence to festival audiences.