Born in Toronto but now calling the Pacific Northwest home, poet and musician Mark Anthony Burke has been writing poems and singing songs all his life. Over ten years ago, he began publishing his poetry in national literary journals and later expanded his creative pursuits into songwriting, performing, and recording. His songs are available on all major music streaming platforms, and his many music videos can be found on his YouTube channel.

Mark’s poetic style has been compared to the “spare lines and Stoic outlook of Gary Snyder.” His songs and voice have been described as “deep and wonderful” and praised as a “rich amazing voice” by listeners, music critics, and curators across the United States, Canada, and Europe. When he is not writing or performing, Mark helps manage Connamarra, a family-owned small farm and group retreat center nestled in the mountains of southern British Columbia, Canada.