About Peter Prince
The versatile, intrepid Canadian music and video artist Peter Prince, is based on Salt Spring Island, BC. During a career that spans four decades, he has taken his musician’s soul and filmmaker’s eye from the Haida Gwaii to the Himalayas, but his heart is rooted in the natural beauty and culture of the Salish Sea.
With his warm resonant voice, he delivers artfully wrought lyrics. His distinctive finger-picking acoustic guitar, expressive piano and bluesy harmonica, create good vibes that move both body and soul. Renowned for the stories behind his songs, Prince crafts music that takes the listener on a journey. With insight and empathy, he brings to light relationships with remarkable people and a sense of wonder and reverence for nature.
Peter Prince – Born To Fly
On his new record, BORN TO FLY, he muses on themes of change and resilience. His acoustic guitar and piano explore compelling sonic territory, while backed by outstanding guest artists. Over the albums 13 tracks, he mines the depths of the heart — unveils vivid imagery and upbeat gratitude for life’s joys and sorrows. Like our feathered friends, his songs dance in a world without borders as they whisk us from Shangri-La to Tonga and beyond. Meaning and story emerge in the cross-cultural musical adventures, striking emotional chords that resonate deeply.
Prince’s eight albums of original Folk/Roots music shine with inspiration he’s gleaned in his travels; and from his life as an islander and a father of four. ISLAND WAY and PACIFIC DAY are beloved records of his songs. Tune in and relax to CHASING RAINBOWS and LIGHT DANCE, perennial favourites of his acoustic guitar-led, all-instrumental music. Scroll below to stream his ALBUMS.
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Peter Prince performs Be Excellent.
Prince’s latest documentary film, BHUTAN – The Kind Kingdom, gives voice to the endangered Black Necked Crane and the enlightened conservation initiatives of the kingdom of Bhutan. As Bhutanese farmers strive to save the heavenly bird’s magnificent wetland habitat, his lens captures the rugged beauty of the Himalayas and the tiny nation’s vibrant culture. Discover the heart and mind of a land the world has called, “The Last Shangri-La.”
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BHUTAN – The Kind Kingdom
Peter Prince performs Life Is Change
Island Earth
Music
Peter Prince Albums
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Watch ~ Salt Spring Arts ~ a documentary-short by Peter Prince
Salt Spring Arts - watch it on your local Shaw TV community channel, in Victoria, on Vancouver Island and Salt Spring Island. Also watch the video free on YouTube at - https://youtu.be/dVEFnp1nJgs The venerable Mahon Hall (1901) is the headquarters of Salt Spring Arts and the Artcraft Gallery, in Ganges [...]
Watch ~ ReDiscovery – The Eagle’s Gift ~ a documentary film by Peter Prince
Watch ReDiscovery - The Eagle’s Gift - free on YouTube – https://youtu.be/Xaxk_kib8L8 Produced and directed by Peter Prince. Narrated by Bill Reid (1920-1998), Haida artist/writer/broadcaster. The half hour documentary shares the story of a group of native and non-native youth who embark on a rugged journey of self-discovery as they [...]
BHUTAN – The Kind Kingdom screens at Wildlife Conservation Film Festival
Watch BHUTAN - The Kind Kingdom online, October 3rd to October 8th. The SOFA Film Festival in Cyprus showcases the finest local and international independent films relating to wildlife, animal welfare, conservation and the environment. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, the 2021 festival runs virtually. Viewers may stream all films [...]
BACKGROUND & PAST PROJECTS
MUSIC
Prince’s music is a fusion of contemporary Folk and global music influences that gives rise to a distinctive acoustic roots sound. With his rich resonant voice, he delivers artfully wrought lyrics in a style that stays true to his Folk origins as he explores new sonic territory to convey his brand of Canadiana. An artist renowned for the compelling stories behind his songs, the music of Peter Prince takes the listener on a journey and his passionate performances move both body and soul.
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FILM & TELEVISION
Remarkable adventures, down-to earth stories and honest emotion are standards of Prince’s craft as he explores new ways of using media to communicate.
A graduate of Toronto Metropolitan University with a Bachelor of Technology in Motion Picture Arts, he has worked as a producer, director, writer, cinematographer and editor for over three decades. His film projects have been broadcast nationally and internationally in over 60 countries. His music compositions can be found on soundtracks for Film and TV. He has been of service to National Geographic, NFB, CTV, CBC, Global, Fox, Bravo, CNN and numerous NGOs.
In addition to his work on the projects of others, Prince has produced and directed his own documentary films to critical acclaim. His latest production, BHUTAN – THE KIND KINGDOM, was celebrated at film festivals in India, Germany, Bali, Cyprus and broadcast on TV networks in South Asia. Screenings of the BHUTAN film are popular with nature clubs, birding groups, libraries, galleries, museums, conservation agencies and environmental studies courses.
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Check out Prince’s, SALT SPRING VIDEO CHANNEL, where he focuses his lens on Salt Spring people and events. Watch videos about the island’s First Nations and pioneer heritage as well as it’s ecology, agriculture, music, politics and remarkable artists.
DISCOGRAPHY
- Born To Fly (2024)
- Chasing Rainbows (2015) (Instrumental)
- Island Way (2014)
- Pacific Day (2010)
- Light Dance (2002) (Instrumental)
- Whispering Rain (1998)
- Roaring from the Soul of a Lion (1993)
- Sea of Dreams (1987)
SELECTED FILMOGRAPHY
- BHUTAN – The Kind Kingdom (2019)
- Salt Spring Island Discovery (2007)
- Over the Himalayas (2005)
- Rafting the Taku River (2002)
- Ah The Money The Money (2001)
- Rainbow Way (1999)
- The All Sooke Day Story (1986)
- ReDiscovery: The Eagle’s Gift (1984)
- Cloudburst (1981)
PRESS & REVIEWS
Peter Prince’s, PACIFIC DAY, is guaranteed to enrich and enlighten even the greyest of West Coast days.
A compassionate voice, making music that matters.
On ISLAND WAY, Peter Prince’s poetic lyrics and soulful arrangements take the listener on a journey.
The multi-talented musician and filmmaker from Salt Spring Island is a prolific songwriter, inspired by the natural beauty and culture of our West Coast.
Inspirational. Motivational. Peter Prince’s songs and stories transported us around the world.
Love-able and artful Canadiana from Salt Spring Island’s, Peter Prince.
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