Angela Kelman
Angela is a Juno Award-winning artist from Brandon, Manitoba. She began her musical journey as a teenager, performing with her high school band and playing gigs at bars and lounges throughout Winnipeg.
In her twenties, Angela moved to Los Angeles, California, to attend the Musicians Institute, where she graduated with honours.
She is best known as the lead singer and principal songwriter of the Canadian country girl group Farmer’s Daughter, which toured and recorded together for over a decade, earning multiple awards and accolades.
Following her time with Farmer’s Daughter, Angela launched a successful solo career, releasing several albums—including the bossa nova/samba project Café Brasilia / Casa Do Samba and the original disco-inspired Mirrorball.
Her current live projects include a soulful trio, a retro dance band, and a Latin-inspired pop experience.
Career & Accolades
Recording Artist
Farmer's Daughter: Girls Will Be Girls, Makin' Hay, This Is the Life, Best of Farmer's Daughter.
Angela Kelman: Café Brasilia, Angela May's Magnificent Musical Menagerie, Café Brasilia/Casa Do Samba, Mirrorball.
TV Appearances
Angela has made several appearances on renowed Canadian television programs, including: Crook & Chase Show - The Nashville Network, Dini Petty Show, The Rita McNeil Show, Canada AM, CBC Special, A Date with the Daughters - Farmer’s Daughter Special, Canadian Country Music Awards, Mike Bullard Show, Vicki Gabereau Show.
Awards & Achievements
Farmer’s Daughter: Juno Awards (Best Country Group), Canadian Country Music Awards (Group of the Year) (Vista Rising Star), BC Country Music Awards (Album of The Year, Girls Will Be Girls), (Entertainer of the Year), (Group of the Year), (Song of the Year, Borderline Angel, Blue Horizon), (Single of the Year, Borderline Angel, Cornfields or Cadillacs, Blue Horizon, Walkin’ In The Sunshine).
Farmer’s Daughter: Girls Will Be Girls, Makin' Hay - Certified Gold Albums, Cornfields or Cadillacs (Single) - #1 on Canadian Country Radio, BC Country Music Awards Hall of Fame Inductee.
Angela Kelman: Musician’s Institute (Hollywood, California) - Graduated with Honours
Angela May’s Magnificent Musical Menagerie - Juno Nominated.
"Having booked Angela since her Farmer’s Daughter days, and most recently with her bossa nova/samba show for Harmony Arts in August of 2024, she never disappoints. Her vocals are as strong as ever. She is always a true pro, and along with her band, delivers a captivating show. I would highly recommend any of Angela’s projects for festivals, corporate events, or private functions”
“Whether at a festival, a theatre or a corporate show it’s always so much fun to watch the audience light up when Angela sings! She is a true professional delivering the goods every single time she hits the stage. It would be hard to find someone more entertaining! Her voice is a treasure!“
Jodi Smith, Talent Coordinator (Harmony Arts Festival)
Colin Nairne, Macklan Feldman Management
"Angela is one of the premier vocalists in Canada, with finely-tuned abilities and an impressive resumé. I have worked with Angela for many years in both recording and live music situations, and she never fails to deliver soulful, exquisitely crafted performances. She is, and will continue to be, my singer of choice for my varied musical projects. Angela’s professionalism is always matched by her wonderful ability to bring the most
out of a song lyric; I recommend her highly in every respect.”
Tom Keenlyside, Award Winning Musician & Producer
"Angela and the rest of her Band brought a full house with them on this particular night. They were a pleasure to work with and a pleasure to listen to. It was a great fit for the space, a great atmosphere and more importantly, the evening had such a positive, elegant energy. They would be welcome anytime back at Red Truck. “
Jack Meighan, Truck Stop Manager
