Julie Felix

She’s known as the First Lady of Folk yet Julie Felix – originally from the US, now based in the UK – says this title is outdated. Looking at her history that’s modesty talking.

She was the first female folk singer to be signed to a major label. She knew Leonard Cohen before he was famous; she performed in Ibiza before it was what we now know it to be; she spent considerable time with Bob Dylan in 1969. She protested when it was dangerous, she sang for and about women, and she still does it now.

A proud mother, a great performer, an innovative – if accidental as she claims – leader for female folk and protest singers, we are delighted to welcome Julie Felix to WemsFest.