WALTHAM, MASSACHUSETTS, USA | CONTEMPORARY FOLK / SINGER-SONGWRITER
Music from the heart, shaped by a lifetime of exploring what connects us.
Meet Linda Marks
For Linda Marks, music has always been about something deeper than melody and words. It's about the shared experiences that make us human, the emotions that connect us and the stories that remind us we're not alone.
Based in Waltham, Massachusetts, Linda is an accomplished singer-songwriter whose intimate, thoughtfully crafted songs reflect a lifelong commitment to emotional honesty and human connection.
With 16 studio albums to her name, scores of songwriting awards and involvement in a Grammy-nominated project, Linda has built an extensive creative career. Now in her fifth year as a Voting Member of the Recording Academy, she continues to write, record and explore the power of music to bring people together.
Her 16th studio album, Queen Of The Angels, was submitted for Grammy consideration in the Best Contemporary Folk Album and Best Immersive Album categories, while its lead single, You're Not Alone, was submitted for Best American Roots Song.
Yet behind the music lies another remarkable story, one that helps explain the deeply human perspective at the centre of her songwriting.
Why We're Listening
Linda Marks represents a particularly thoughtful intersection of music, emotional expression and a lifelong interest in understanding the human condition.
Her songwriting philosophy places vulnerability, compassion and genuine connection at the forefront. Rather than treating music purely as entertainment, she approaches it as an opportunity to explore experiences that transcend individual backgrounds and circumstances.
That commitment to emotional authenticity, combined with her extensive creative experience and continued artistic ambition, makes Linda an interesting voice in contemporary independent music.
Beyond the Music
Long before her current musical achievements, Linda was helping pioneer a different approach to emotional wellbeing.
In her late twenties, she began developing a heart-centred model of body psychotherapy, exploring the relationship between emotional experience, physical awareness and human connection.
Her work took her to conferences throughout Europe and the United States, where she shared and taught her approach. She also appeared on National Public Radio and television to discuss her work in the field.
Linda is the author of two books, Living With Vision: Reclaiming the Power of the Heart and Healing the War Between The Genders: The Power of the Soul-Centered Relationship.
It's a fascinating parallel career, and one that provides additional context for the empathy and emotional awareness central to her musical identity.
Career Highlights
2026 | Grammy Consideration
Linda's 16th studio album, Queen Of The Angels, was submitted for consideration in two Grammy categories, Best Contemporary Folk Album and Best Immersive Album. The lead single, You're Not Alone, was also submitted for Best American Roots Song.
Recording Academy Membership
Now in her fifth year as a Voting Member of the Recording Academy, Linda participates in the professional community behind the Grammy Awards.
Songwriting Recognition
Across her career, Linda has received numerous songwriting awards and contributed to a Grammy-nominated project.
Looking Ahead: Better Than This
Linda's creative journey shows no signs of slowing down.
Her 17th studio album, Better Than This, is scheduled for release on 4 March 2027.
The album's title track is also an international social impact project, bringing together singers from around the world, including contributors from Israel, Cuba and Russia, countries whose communities have been affected by conflict and unrest.
It's an ambitious undertaking that reflects a central theme running throughout Linda's work: the belief that music can create connection across borders, cultures and difficult circumstances.
For an artist whose creative and professional life has been dedicated to understanding the human heart, it's a particularly fitting next chapter.
Discover Linda Marks
Linda Marks is featured in Tantalis Discovery, an editorial initiative dedicated to celebrating independent artists and bringing remarkable music to new audiences.