Nancy Drake

CJNU Announcer

A checkered career to say the least, I started life as a lounge singer and a member of a vocal quartet called, 'Les Trouveres'. Later, I sang folk with my then husband, Geoff, and sang the clubs and night spots of Winnipeg.

Moving to Sydney, Nova Scotia, Geoff and I had a CBC broadcast for 10 years tracing the path of folk from one country to another. We also appeared on the Dave Woods show, Music Maritimes, plus many specials for CBC TV and private stations as well.

Returning to Winnipeg on my own, I pursued my other career, acting. I began acting in England and have been a professional actress in Winnipeg for 35 years, performing at all the theatres in Winnipeg.

I also direct, dramaturge, and teach drama at all levels, including voice and diction training, audition coaching, and over 50 dialects. I also teach voice overs and broadcasting.

I'm delighted to be back on radio, although I never actually left it, performing in over 20 CBC radio dramas over many years, and narrating many films for the Education Department.