Theresa Sokyrka (born 1 April 1981) is a Canadian singer-songwriter. On the second season of ''

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'', she was the final runner-up to winner Kalan Porter.

Biography

Born in

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, Sokyrka studied music at

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, Alberta. She is drawn to the

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and

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more than other musical genres, and sings with passion and vulnerability. She loves to scat, adding flair and style to her songs. During an ''Idol'' taping,

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said there was "the soul of an old black woman living inside her". She comes from a very musical family, and she plays the violin, guitar, and piano. She was Saskatchewan Centennial 2005 Youth Ambassador. Sokyrka currently lives in

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, Saskatchewan. Her 2013 album, ''Prairie Winds'' was recorded, mixed and mastered in Madrid, Spain in two weeks.

''Canadian Idol''

On the second season of ''

'', Sokyrka was known for scatting during her songs, the grace she showed during the judges' critiques, and her friendly personality. Zack Werner once said she was his favourite singer on the show from the first two seasons. A memorable comment made about Sokyrka came from judge Jake Gold; he said "Your future is so bright, I've got to wear shades" as he put on his sunglasses. Kalan Porter said it was great ending the show with Theresa, and that she had something really special to offer. The duet they performed during the finale, " True Colors", was arguably one of the most touching moments in Canadian Idol history. Songs that Theresa performed during the season included: Her standout songs on the show were " Summertime", "Good Mother", "Song For A Winter's Night", "Cruisin", "Ready for Love", and "Come Away with Me".

Discography

Studio albums

EPs

* '' Four Hours in November EP'' (2004)

Singles

* "Turned My Back" (2005) * "Waiting Song" (2006) * "Sandy Eyes" (2007) * "Baby, It's Cold Outside" (2007) * "Everything" (2010) * " Our House" with Jesse Brown (2020) * " Let It Go (James Bay song)" with Jesse Brown (2020) * " Time After Time" with Jesse Brown (2020) * " Someone You Loved" with Jesse Brown (2020) * "

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" with Jesse Brown (2021) * "

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" with Jesse Brown (2021) * " True Colors" with Simon Jasienuk (2021) * "1/4 of My Eggs Left" (2022)

Other appearances

In addition to the above mentioned, Sokyrka was featured on Kalan Porter's album " 219 Days" (2004). Also "Baby, It's Cold Outside" a single with Matt Dusk in 2007.

References

External links

Theresa Sokyrka
(copy archived November 2018)
Theresa Sokyrka Online – Lyrics
{{DEFAULTSORT:Sokyrka, Theresa 1981 births Living people Canadian women singer-songwriters Canadian Idol participants Singers from Saskatchewan People from Moose Jaw Canadian people of Ukrainian descent Canadian women pop singers 21st-century Canadian women singers Ukrainian-language singers of Canada 21st-century Canadian singer-songwriters