Lola Parks

(aka singer-songwriter Sandy Powlik) has a mission to achieve cultural brokerage through voice and song. With dangerous lyrics and a seductive voice, she is a skillful and intelligent songwriter who stays true to her jazz roots while letting her pop sensibilities surface.

Soul Folk Pop

ALA Sara Bareilles, Brandi Carlile, Bonnie Raitt, Norah Jones, Alicia Keys.

Lola Parks

Lola Parks (Sandy Powlik) is a Soul Folk Pop singer-songwriter from Vancouver. Her style is intimate, evocative, boho chic. A skillful and intelligent songwriter, she is deeply influenced by her heritage while staying true to her jazz roots ALA Sara Bareilles, Brandi Carlile, Bonnie Raitt, Norah Jones.

“One seriously amazing voice” - Brett Smith-Daniels, Luxton Fair

"Lola Parks is the most mature, original, soulful and honest fusion/folk act I've had the pleasure to witness. Sandy Powlik’s dangerous writing and immaculate vocal stylings inspire me to get up tomorrow.” - Barry Newman, Cosmic Debris Mag

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Change of Season, Upcoming

Hello music lovers,

In Mazatlán, most snowbirds and half-timers have left and the season is winding down fast. I've not tried for more gigs, so now gig once/week: Lola y Los Lolos @ Pedro y Lola's on Sunday evenings.

Stoked and honoured to:

1 Do a Latin American music Research & Composition Mentorship devised by yours truly and supported by the BC Arts Council, with "la jefa", sync and music supervision guru Patricia Carrera (Control Freaks Music.mx).

2 Be a Mentor in the Minnekhada as Muse Songwriting Project, through June 11 in Kwikwetlem, BC.

3 Play a Lola Parks Trio show on July 21 @ fave venue Hermann's Jazz Club in Victoria, BC.

Stay in communicado, I'll keep you posted on any changes or additions and see you in June & July!

Be well - Apr 19th, 2023

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You Are The Best

( April 2023 )

Price: $1.00

"You Are The Best" is a fun, relaxed female empowerment tune about being clear on your boundaries and having self-respect. Stand strong, be true to you. Be you, it becomes you.