Elaine Lakeman

Elaine Lakeman is an emerging recording artist and singer/songwriter based in Victoria, BC, Canada. Elaine’s latest original album entitled Elena will be released in October 2019. Several of the songs on the album were recorded by career musicians in studios in the Dominican Republic as well as in Victoria and Salt Spring Island in BC. This Atlantic to Pacific approach has served to capture a delightful confluence of cultures between North America and the Caribbean. These Latin inspired songs speak of romance and dance and love and life and are infused with strong Latin rhythms, memorable melodies, and enchanting lyrics. The essence of this part of the project was also captured in a single released in a music video produced on the beaches of the DR called Paqueno, Pequito, Pococo, about a woman who thinks she speaks impeccable Spanish when under the influence of copious amounts of rum. This tongue in cheek video has turned into something of a hit in the Dominican and continues to reap attention in a number of regions. The remaining 8 tracks on the Elena album are richly produced classic-sounding songs that tell captiva... more...