Marie-Lynn Hammond

Marie-Lynn Hammond is a Canadian folk singer-songwriter, broadcaster, and playwright born in Montreal, Quebec. Beginning her career in 1948, Hammond has established herself as a distinctive voice in Canadian folk music. Drawing on her Franco-Ontarian and Anglo-Québécois heritage, she possesses fluency in both English and French, which informs her creative output. Her bilingual background enables her to write and perform material across both languages, distinguishing her work within the broader Canadian music landscape. Beyond songwriting and performance, Hammond has expanded her artistic practice to include broadcasting and playwriting, demonstrating a versatile creative career.