About

Scotland-born and now Canada-based, this legendary songsmith was co-founder of the acclaimed Singers Club with Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger. Since immigrating to Canada in the 60s, Enoch performed in many folk clubs and festivals across the country to wide acclaim. During that time, he focused on live performance and decided to put recording aside for, as he says, "a wee while".

After a 36-year recording hiatus, at 70 years young, Enoch well made up for lost time with his return to the studio and the release of 4 outstanding CDs on the Canadian indie label Second Avenue Records: "I'm A Workin' Chap", "Love, Lust & Loathing", "For The Women", and "I'm A Rover". These albums have been garnering rave reviews, extensive airplay, 2 Canadian Folk Music Award nominations, and tour opportunities across Canada, the US, and UK.

His collections of songs include such original gems as the "The Farm Auction", (recorded by Garnet Rogers, The McCalmans, Jean Redpath and others), "No More Cod On The Banks", "The Widows O' War", "Edinburgh Maggie", and "I Didn't Raise My Son To Be A Soldier". He is about to release a new album, "One More Round", on Borealis Records.

Enoch's music is treasured by both traditional and contempoary music enthusiasts with a passion for story-songs, love and betrayal ballads, and gritty politics. While his songs are deeply rooted in the Scottish style, much of his subject matter is Canadian, giving his music a unique cultural blend. What's more is Enoch's natural storytelling style complemented by a ferocious wit and kitchen range warmth.

"Talent and charm…A national treasure"
Penguin Eggs

"Enoch Kent embodies the epitome of the fusion of Irish-Scots-English traditional music with contemporary songwriting."
Sing Out

"A folk artist of the finest order, a riveting performer and a compelling yarn spinner… a potent and enriching experience for all who listen."
Toronto Star

Recipient of 2 Canadian Folk Music Award nominations

Reviews

"A folk artist of the finest order, a riveting performer and a compelling yarn spinner… a potent and enriching experience for all who listen."
Toronto Star

"Talent and charm… A national treasure."
Penguin Eggs

"Enoch Kent embodies the epitome of the fusion of Irish-Scots-English traditional music with contemporary songwriting."
Sing Out!

"Enoch Kent is a singer and a crafter of songs in the fine old mold of Ewan MacColl, and Kent's broad, smoky, powerful voice is every bit the equal of MacColl's."
Dirty Linen

"[One More Round] consists mostly of traditional tunes like 'Itches In Me Britches' and 'Harlaw' and the few originals – Children's Games and The Dancing Fool – still have that old-timey sound. Minimalist arrangements and warm vocal sounds make this disc perfect for that Scottish wannabe in your family."
Now Magazine, Toronto