Lovena Fox

Lovena Fox is a singer from Vancouver, British Columbia. She was a member of the hiphop/pop duo Love and Sas.[1]

Early life

Fox was born in Vancouver,[1] the daughter of a jazz club owner.[2]

Career

Fox was a member of the Black and Gold Review at the Arts Club Theatre, and was part of the cast of Ain't Misbehavin' in Vancouver.[3][4] She participated in the show Star Search in Los Angeles.[4]

Fox worked as a backup singer in several musical groups[5] until in 1991 she came together with Toronto singer Saskia Garel to form the pop duo Love and Sas.[6] The duo won two Juno awards for their albums Call My Name and Once In A Lifetime.[3][7][8]

Fox continued to perform in musical theatre.[9] She played the role of Sarah on the national tour of Ragtime and later released a solo album, Holdin' Out.[10][11]

References
  1. Dawn P. Williams (2006). Who's who in Black Canada 2: Black Success and Black Excellence in Canada : a Contemporary Directory. Who's Who in Black Canada. pp. 144–. ISBN 978-0-9731384-2-9.
  2. "Arts Burst Forth in City's Heart", Georgia Straight, by Tony Montague on October 7th, 2004
  3. Facey, Tonya and Graham, Terry & Judy, "Artist: Love and Sas", Jam! Showbiz: The Canadian Pop Encyclopedia, December 5, 2004, Retrieved March 2, 2016.
  4. "Candus Churchill Shines the Light". The Afro News, June 7th, 2011
  5. "Love and Sas". AllMusic, Biography by John Bush
  6. "New rap hits originate in England, U.S. and Canada". The Hamilton Spectator - Hamilton, Ont. Krewen, Nick. Dec 2, 1991 Page: D.10
  7. "Rhythm and Blues". The Canadian Encyclopedia, Jude Kelly, Daniel Caudeiron 05/08/2011
  8. "Juno those award-winning ladies are hot?". Scott McKay. The Chilliwack Progress Chilliwack, Canada March 26, 1993. Page 34
  9. The Michigan Journal. Volume 30, Issue 27. University of Michigan-Dearborn. 2001. p. 6.
  10. "Ragtime Tour's Lovena Fox and Stephen Zinnato Sing on Solo Discs". PlayBill, Mar 20, 2000
  11. "`Ragtime' On The Road With Satisfactory Show". Hartford Courant, March 20, 2001. MALCOLM JOHNSON; Courant Theater Critic
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