Morag Northey
Cellist, singer, songwriter, composer, teacher and pianist

Morag's works are infused with classical training, global contemporary cabaret, a hint of avant-garde, a sense of 'other-worldliness,' and humor. While Calgary group Cielo originally showcased her songs, it was And so it goes... that took them on the road performing in the US and Canada (Canadian Embassy - Washington DC - Alberta at the Smithsonian, and celebrating Alberta's 100th year, Alberta Scene - Ottawa). She was singer, songwriter, and cellist in original Canadian folk improv. group Tsk, and with Onalea Gilbertson (singer, pianist), performs in She. She is a Parisian, Mouliin Rouge, French Art Song duo, performing classic and original works written or arranged by Morag (cello, piano, and voice).

RedVenusBlueTango (created 2004) brings the first CD, This is the Life, to release February 2009. The CD features songs by Morag and Brent VanDusen (percussionist, composer, singer, pianist, and electronica) as well as Jonathan Lewis (violin and accordion).

Morag has freelanced with celebrities Tony Bennett, Lyle Lovett, Johnny Mathis, Linda Ronstadt and Rod Stewart. She has recorded with artists: Wil, Kristoph Franz, Jeff Landeen, Lin Elder, Jasmine Whenem, Jane Hawley, Mike Stack and the Kitchen Boys.

Lilies of the Field, a recording on which Morag is composer, arranger, cellist, singer, and co-producer, was nominated most "Inspirational Album of the Year" in the Gospel Music Association of Canada's 29th Annual Covenant Awards.

A recent CD release of Blanche (Oct 2008), is followed by Red Venus Blue Tango's own CD, recorded at Vancouver's Bakerstreet Studios, produced by amazing guitarist, singer, songwriter, and brother, Craig Northey. Russell Broom mixes, Dave Horrocks masters, while Michael Wrycraft designs. What a team!

This 2008 summer, Morag participated in the One Yellow Rabbit Summer Lab Intensive. Her final performance Out of the Storm used three different cello tunings, played standing & dancing to her composed soundtrack, accompanied by iive song (thanks OYR). Morag celebrated OYR's 25th anniversary by playing with friends, Calgary's Greek/world band, the Rembetika Hipsters.

Morag's Broadview Cello Studio, host to 25 cello students ages 4 - 60, and an adult cello choir which rehearses in CBC's broadcasting building, brings all the music home. Home is her sanctuary, along with her two beautiful, sweet, creative, and supportive children - her greatest loves.