Candye Kane
Candye Kane, one of the most flamboyant and talented figures in international blues circles, made her Ruf debut in 2003 with "Whole Lotta Love". The title can be understood in a number of ways.
"It's no secret to anybody that I am a big woman. It's the first thing you see when you meet me and many of my songs adopt themes about body size and image."
But "Whole Lotta Love" is also a way of life for this charismatic Californian, who preaches the gospel of love both earthly and spiritual with grace and a sense of humor, exuding a confidence that is hard won. To escape the hardship of being a welfare mother at age 17, Kane worked as a stripper and adult model. She invested part of her earnings in her singing career, which exploded with a string of releases during the 1990s for respected labels like Antone's, Sire and Rounder. Her long-time love affair with the blues doesn't keep her from flirting with soul, rock and swing. An excellent singer and performer, Kane's lusty shows are the stuff of legend.
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