Podcasts about Canadian Folk Music Awards

Kiran Ahluwalia (pronounced KIR-un all-oo-WAHL-iya) is making waves with her innovative sound, melding Indian vocal traditions with influences as varied as Malian blues, rock, and jazz. Kiran Ahluwalia joined Wake Up Tri-Counties to talk about her music and upcoming performance at the Levitt Amp Galva Music Festival on June 22, 2025. Raised in Canada, Ahluwalia leads a dynamic six-piece band, consisting of electric guitar, accordion, organ, tabla, bass, and drum kit, that brings her artistic vision to life. Her latest album, titled "Comfort Food," doesn't just explore musical boundaries—it dives into pressing social issues, earning widespread praise from critics. As a two-time Juno Award winner, Ahluwalia continues to expand her global reach, inviting listeners into a rich tapestry of sounds and stories rooted in her diverse musical journey. Ahluwalia and her band will take the stage at 7:15 PM. Kiran Ahluwalia stands as an influential force in the world of contemporary global music. Drawing from Sufi, Qawalli, Ghazal, and Punjabi folk traditions, she crafts a vibrant and boundary-crossing sound, blending Indian classical roots with elements of blues, jazz, and R&B. Her 6-piece ensemble features electric guitar, accordion, tabla, and more, offering a rich, dynamic backdrop to reflective and socially conscious songs. Ahluwalia's latest album, "Comfort Food," includes collaborations with international artists and challenges rising Hindu fundamentalism and nationalism. Her achievements include two Juno Awards and the recent Canadian Folk Music Award for ‘Pushing Boundaries.' “When I was growing up in India, there were concerts that people from all over would crowd into. These concerts featured a repertoire, language and content that was both demanding and beyond the experience of a child. I was, however, entranced by the sound and feel of the music, even from an early age. My father would play tapes of Indian music for me and we would also listen to Bollywood on the radio,” Ahluwalia recalls. “So when a song came on that I wanted to learn, my mother would quickly write down the lyrics for me and I would sing along to learn the melody."

The Five Count recently had a chance to speak with musicians Cassie & Maggie MacDonald. Cassie & Maggie are a sibling folk duo from Nova Scotia, Canada. They are Canadian Folk Music Award winners and Juno Award nominees. Their new album Gold & Coal is available now! See them in Minnesota on April 28 in Rochester, May 1 in International Falls, May 2 in New Port and May 3 in St. Paul! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rv2lqFbcPQc&pp=ygURY2Fzc2llIGFuZCBtYWdnaWU%3D

Celebrating our CFMA, Canadian Folk Music Award-winners for 2025 off the top. From First Light, it's Mary Frances Leahy, Young Performer Of The Year, from her debut album, First Light, New Emerging Artist of the Year, Maggie's Wake, and Traditional Singer of the Year, Lucy MacNeil. Lots more Canadian Celtic as well! Join your host Patrica Fraser for Canada's Contemporary Celtic Radio Hour, Celt In A Twist.     Mary Frances - Cheerio  CANCON Maggie's Wake - Louisiana  CANCON Lucy MacNeill - I Know My Love CANCON Cassie And Maggie - The Big Hewer  CANCON Artists For Action - Which Side Are You On?  CANCON Altan - Liostail me le Sairsint  Frigg - Game Of Frigg  Stramash - Top Level  Tiller's Folly - Pioneer Days  CANCON  Vishten Connexions - More Love feat. 6 Hearts​  CANCON Afro Celt Sound System - AM  The East Pointers - Anniversary CANCON The Derina Harvey Band - Unreeling  CANCON Iain Copeland - The Traveller    59:24

Local musicians claim hardware at this year's Canadian Folk Music Awards as Rum Ragged takes the award for "Ensemble of the Year." We reach one of the founding members of the band... who are on a tour stop in Calgary. (Krissy Holmes with Mark Manning)

FVPC 202 | Early Childhood Music with Ben Bowen {fullvoicemusic.com} ⭐ Find links mentioned in this episode here: https://www.fullvoicemusic.com/podcast/202/ ⭐ In episode 202, Nikki Loney welcomes award-winning childhood music educator and composer Ben Bowen to discuss the life-long impact of music education. This conversation explores the benefits of music for all ages and how Ben's pop, rock, folk, and jazz melodies inspire and connect singers of every generation. You'll hear about Ben's unique approach to creating music that resonates across all age groups, get a sneak peek at some of his favourite tunes (including never-before-heard songs), and discover how music education can uplift and enrich lives for a lifetime.

DATE: November 29, 2024 SHOW: Prelude to Positivity Producer: Tommy Geraci HOST: Tommy Geraci GUEST: Matt Stern Stay tuned till the end for Matt's song, 'Don't Tell Me' https://youtu.be/40nlLXL4rus?si=CSMVxynm6I08iedk Matt Stern is known for infectious melodies, uplifting energy, and an ability to inspire a sense of community in a diverse crowd.Born in Montreal and currently based on Vancouver Island, he has been a featured performer at the Campbell Bay Music Festival, the Victoria French Festival, Canadian Music Week, POP Montreal, Enoshima Music Festival in Japan, the 1st World Outgames, CBC's Home from the Vinyl Café, Festival M comme Musique in France, Coup de coeur francophone, and the Festival d'été de Vancouver.Praised by Radio-Canada International for promoting body positivity and diversity, Matt has received awards from the LA Film Awards & the KASHISH Film Festival in Mumbai for his original music videos.Published for Precious and Sacred, a book dedicated to Indigenous children, and featured twice on Queerty.com, Matt performs in Japanese, French, English and Spanish and has been featured in Exclaim!, Italy's Periodico Daily and on Let's Go There (Channel Q) in Los Angeles. His music video You're Magic was picked up by Mtl Blog and went viral within 24 hours. Recently, his video Take It or Leave It, compiled during quarantine from clips submitted by fans, was picked up by Victoria Buzz and achieved the same result.His latest album, Take It or Leave It, was released in 2020 on all platforms and its first music video, Full Moon, was screened at the Victoria Film Festival. That same week, the first single Don't Tell Me was syndicated on CBC and picked up by shows across the country while French singles Dans mes rêves and Droit devant were broadcast on Radio-Canada. A feature in Addicted Magazine characterized Matt's recent album as “beautiful music that makes you feel seen and safe.”‍Matt recently released his first full-length French album. It has garnered him nominations at the Western Canadian Music Awards and the Canadian Folk Music Awards and he was subsequently selected to be a featured performer at the Chant'Ouest tour.

This week - we celebrate Alberta supergroup Secondhand Dreamcar! Canadian Folk Music Award nominee Dana Wylie (vocals/keyboards) returns to the podcast - along with bassist & engineer/producer Harry Gregg - to talk about this "best of the best" from the Edmonton music scene & how this folk/roots "dream" came to be!Journalist Peter North has deemed them "the most exciting thing to come out of Edmonton since KD Lang."Download the group's NEW SINGLE "Lay Down the Load" - which is available wherever you find new music! You can also find the debut track "Eight of Spades" - and pre-save the forthcoming album, Answer the Call - available everywhere on Friday Oct. 11th!Follow @secondhanddreamcar on the socials & watch the videos for "Lay Down the Load" & "Eight of Spades"!Visit www.secondhanddreamcar.com - to join the mailing list, connect w/the band on all the socials, learn more about their story & reviews - and also to order your very own CD or vinyl copy of Answer the Call, Secondhand Dreamcar t-shirt or ballcap!Secondhand Dreamcar is fronted by Dana Wylie and also features notable producer Harry Gregg on bass, Jamie Cooper (Up and Over Trio, Obsessions Octet) on drums, Kyle Mosiuk (The Hello Darlins) and Chad Murphy (Dallas Smith) on guitar, Rooster Davis on organ, and a horn section led by Dave Babcock.

Berk Jodoin is a talented Canadian folk and country singer-songwriter hailing from Leader, Saskatchewan. Known for his compelling storytelling and heartfelt lyrics, Berk has made a significant impact in the music scene. He was nominated for Indigenous Songwriter of the Year at the 18th Canadian Folk Music Awards and won the Indigenous Artist of the Year at the Saskatchewan Music Awards. His music, including the acclaimed album “Fly Away,” blends classic country and blues influences, often featuring contributions from his children and local Indigenous community. Berk's work is a testament to his rich cultural heritage and life experiences, making him a unique voice in contemporary music. Find Berk's music here: https://www.berkjodoinmusic.net/ Mark Poppen and Joel Gaudet Instagram: Joel: https://www.instagram.com/joelvgaudet/ Mark: https://www.instagram.com/mark.poppen/ Funky Moose Family Tree on: http://www.funkymoose.ca Are you an artist looking for contacts? Check out Muse @: https://muse-canada.ca/ Promo: FUNKYMOOSE2021 Studio: Skull Creek Studios: https://skullcreek.ca/ Music videos: Prehistoric Productions: https://www.prehistoricproductions.com/ Music venue: The Capitol Music Club: https://www.capitolclubyxe.ca/ The views and opinions of our guests do not represent the views and opinions of Mark, Joel or Funky Moose Records.

"Anniversary" Abigail Lapell is one of the most arresting voices in modern music. The Canadian-born singer-songwriter has been on an undeniable winning streak since her 2011 debut album Survivor. She followed that up with stunners like 2017's Hide Nor Hair, 2022's Stolen Time and her brand new one Anniversary. We'll get to Anniversary in a second but before we do, here are a few things to know about Abigail. Aside from snaring honors like the Canadian Folk Music Award, the Colleen Peterson Songwriting Award, the Toronto-based musician has scored a Canadian folk radio #1, logged close to 50 million streams and been quietly forging a reputation as a heart-stopping live performer, knocking people out at SXSW, the Edmonton Folk Fest and POP Montreal. Her new album was recorded with Tony Dekker of the Great Lake Swimmers in a 200 year old church in Niagara on the Lake and it's a riveting listen. Filled with haunting percussion, musical precision, and folky finesse, Anniversary is one of the most achingly beautiful albums of the year. www.abigaillapell.com www.bombshellradio.com www.stereoembersmagazine.com www.alexgreenbooks.com Twitter: @emberseditor IG: @emberspodcast Email: editor@stereoembersmagazine.com

Truro-based folk duo Champagne Weather join host Jeff Douglas to talk about their new EP and their upcoming performance at the East Coast Music Awards in Charlottetown. The duo behind the band are Canadian Folk Music Award-winners and JUNO nominees James Hill and Anne Janelle.

After another little glitch, we’re back, with an hour-long episode celebrating the recent win of the Canadian Folk Music Award for Antigonish County’s own Mary Beth Carty, who we’ve been boosting here since the Myspace days (Squeegees!), plus more squeezy music along a similar vein. If your Apple or Android (or plain old RSS) podcast subscriptions (strongly recommended!) haven't alerted […]

Another mostly Canadian show featuring many of the winners and nominees and showcase "hits" of the Canadian Folk Music Awards held last week in St. John's NL. Plus new releases by the likes of Martin Simpson, and music culled from the pages and downloads of the latest issue of Songlines magazine. Lots of local concert previews, as well

Greetings from the Canadian Folk Music Awards in snowy St. John's Newfoundland! This week's show features a host of NL musicians, plus nominees and showcase artists from the Awards week. Plenty of new releases and teasers of forthcoming new albums as well. Concert previews for Oumou Sangare (April 7 at The Chan), Rhiannon Giddens (April 15 at The Chan), and Holly Near, Ryan McMahon, Jeff Plankenhorn, Martyn Joseph, Steve Dawson, Hornby Blues, Adrian Glyn, Jim Byrnes, The Sojourners, Kristina Olson, Cassie & Maggie, and Teddy Thompson (all coming to The Rogue in the next few weeks.)

The Canadian Folk Music Awards are in town this week, and we're taking advantage of all that cross-country talent! Queen Kong – a six-piece Klezmer jazz band from Toronto – joined us live in studio!

John Clarke spent over twenty years behind the scenes, making the music happen, and puttiing out fires for the folk music community in this province. We'll speak with him, as he gets set to receive a special award for two decades of sweating the details.

Melissa chats with local chair of the Canadian Folk Music Awards events, Wade Pinhorn, ahead of St. John's hosting this year's ceremonies from April 3-7.

New releases from around the world, local concert previews, and big feature on next week's Canadian Folk Music Awards in St. John's, Newfoundland

An accordionist with a bag of pocket-sized instruments & a dedication to cultural ecology, Mary Beth Carty fuses traditional songs, instrumental tunes, & songwriting. With a live show that runs the gamut of emotions, transporting us from the heights of dance-paced ecstasy to the calm of contemplative airs, she has had the opportunity to tour in North America, Europe, and Africa. Most recently, Mary Beth has performed at the Celtic Colours International Festival, FrancoFest Halifax, and Festivals Acadiens et Créoles in Lafayette, Louisiana. “She got the crowd singing along. It was something else!” - Bill Roach, CBC.Mary Beth released her second solo album, “Crossing the Causeway” in November 2022. Since then the album has made several appearances on the Earshot! College Radio Charts in Canada has reached No. 1 on Richard Gilman's Folk Radio DJ Chart, and No. 3 on the Folk Alliance International radio play chart. It has also been nominated for two 2024 Canadian Folk Music Awards.Mary Beth's debut solo album, 2017's Les biens-nommés, earned nominations at the Nova Scotia Music Awards and the ECMA's. It features original, accordion-fueled songs in French and English, with Donald MacLennan on violin and the Melchin brothers on double bass and percussion.As a member of the former duo Bette & Wallet, Mary Beth was nominated Traditional Singer of the Year at the 2009 Canadian Folk Music Awards. The duo toured extensively and released two albums, Voici… and Électrique. Their most popular song, “Squeegees,” transforms a public domain French-Canadian song into a humorous, bilingual anthem about urban winter hardships.In addition to her work as a solo artist, Mary Beth is in demand as a guitar accompanist for Celtic fiddlers and has performed with many of the best, including Cape Breton's Ashley MacIsaac, Colin Grant, and Chrissy Crowley. She is known for her distinct, rhythmic style, keen ear, and mastery of the unusual DADGAD tuning. Mary Beth is also a square dance caller and dance instructor and has done extensive research on dances from communities all over Eastern Canada.Learn more @stompinmary

The 19th edition of the Canadian Folk Music Awards is taking place in St. John's from April 3rd to 7th. On The Go's Gavin Simms headed down to The Ship Pub this afternoon where some of the lineup performer details were being announced.

Host Luisa Lyons chats with Sam Boer, co-founder of The Uncommon Folk Collective and one of the composers behind Ursa: A Folk Musical, a theatre-concert hybrid that received its world premier in 2022 as part of the Toronto Fringe NextStage Festival. In this episode, learn about learn about the Uncommon Folk Collective, and delve into the process of developing Ursa: A Folk Musical. Hear about the daunting process of filming the musical for the Toronto Fringe NextStage Festival, and the importance of funding and recording new musicals. Sam Boer is a musician, writer, and theatre practitioner. He and Jake Schindler co-founded The Uncommon Folk Collective: a group dedicated to crafting music-forward theatre experiences. Their first original show, Ursa: A Folk Musical, was praised by The Guardian as a "winning, foot-tapping account of grizzly adolescence" and has been presented through the Toronto Fringe's NextStage Festival, the Stratford Festival's online streaming platform, the Kingston Grand Theatre, and Tweed & Company Theatre. Sam also records off-kilter folk music under the name Samson Wrote. His debut album Pigeon (2019), garnered a Canadian Folk Music Award nomination and led to tours across Canada and Europe.SHOW LINKSThe Uncommon Folk Collective: https://uncommonfolkcollective.com/InstagramUrsa: A Folk MusicalTrailerLive Performance clipsSamson Wrotehttps://samsonwrote.bandcamp.com/album/pigeonInstagramSupport the showFilmed Live Musicals is where musicals come home. Use the searchable database to find musicals filmed on stage to watch from the comfort of your living room! Visit www.filmedlivemusicals.com to learn more. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and YouTube. You can also support the site at Patreon. Patrons get early access to the podcast and site content, no matter how much you pledge. Become a Patron today!Filmed Live Musicals is created by Luisa Lyons, an Australian actor, writer, and musician. Luisa holds a Masters in Music Theatre from London's Royal Central School of Speech and Drama and now lives, works, and plays in New York. Learn more at www.luisalyons.com and follow on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook.

In this episode, Team Derringer (Laura, Alton, and Paul) are joined by an award-winning artist from Toronto, Canada: Julian Taylor. Julian has been part of the Canadian music scene for over 25 years – from his high school years busking in the streets of Toronto; to his time touring Canada with his popular rock band, Staggered Crossing (StagX); and now, his Juno-nominated solo work along with his touring ensemble, the Julian Taylor Band. Team Derringer counts down their Top 5 favorite songs by Julian Taylor (so far) while Julian interweaves stories from his childhood, young adulthood, and now fatherhood. You'll hear Julian tell of a time spent with his sister – a time split between Toronto, Ontario (his birthplace), and his grandparents' home in Maple Ridge, British Columbia, as well as the period he spent traveling across the northern portion of the United States, traveling by train from New York to Seattle. Team Derringer will explore Julian's well-deserved Canadian music awards from multiple Juno Award nominations (the Canadian Grammy equivalent) to his Best New Artist win by the Canadian Folk Music Awards. If you're not already familiar with Julian Taylor's work, we're sure you'll become a fan while listening to this episode! References heard in this episode: "They tried to bury us. They didn't know we were seeds." - Dino Christianopolis* Rilke - Letters to a Young Poet* Unmarked graves at Kamloops Indian Residential School* The murder of George Floyd by a while police officer* Haida Gwaii – Islands off the northern Pacific coast of British Columbia* To learn more about Julian Taylor and to see his upcoming tour dates, visit Julian's website: https://www.juliantaylormusic.ca. Hear all the Derringer Discoveries artist insight episodes, released monthly, on our website: www.derringerdiscoveries.com. Team Derringer also produces the music chart and artist promotion playlist, the Turnip Music Radio (TMR) Top 25. Each and every month, Derringer Discoveries releases a TMR Top 25-related countdown podcast. Be sure to listen in to hear brief artist bios and a plethora of music snippets from the artists on the chart. If you enjoy this episode, please subscribe to our podcast and tell your friends about Derringer Discoveries. Episode: www.derringerdiscoveries.com/052 Website: www.derringerdiscoveries.com Newsletter: www.derringerdiscoveries.com/subscribe Julian Taylor: www.juliantaylormusic.ca *If links in these show notes are unavailable, please visit www.derringerdiscoveries.com/052. © Copyright 2023 | Derringer Discoveries | All Rights Reserved

Singer, songwriter, and instrumentalist, Allison Russell, shares her incredible life story and teaches us how she healed from abuse through music, sisterhood, and returning to her body. This hour is a soul-stirring reminder of the life-saving, cycle-breaking power of truth telling, art, and love.  About Allison: Allison Russell has spent her career in multiple bands, including Po' Girl, Our Native Daughters and Birds of Chicago. After a career spent as a gifted multi-instrumentalist, backing numerous other artists, she finally dared to release her solo project in 2021. She made her Opry debut and appeared at the Country Music Hall of Fame and performed at the 2022 GRAMMY's Premiere Ceremony. In addition to her four GRAMMY nominations, she has earned three 2022 Americana Award nominations and a win for Album of the Year, two International Folk Music Award wins, a 2022 Juno nomination for ‘Songwriter of the Year,' and her first-ever Juno Award win for Contemporary Roots Album of the Year. Russell received two 2021 Americana Awards nominations, won three Canadian Folk Music Awards, two UK Americana Music Awards, and more. She was recently nominated for Song of the Year and Artist of the Year for the 2023 Americana Awards.  TW: @outsidechild13 IG: @allisonrussellmusic To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Award-winning musician and composer Paul Pike is having a pretty good week. He's just been nominated for a Canadian Folk Music Award. The category is Instrumental Solo Artist of the Year, for his album Echoes of Our Ancestors. The album features the beautiful sounds of the Native American Flute played in a way only Paul Pike can.

Jon Brooks is a Canadian singer songwriter who holds record for most nominations for ‘Songwriter of the Year' at The Canadian Folk Music Awards. His seven albums explore themes of paradox, love, fear, grief, religion, war, post traumatic stress, AI, refugee crises, animal justice, murder, ecology, esoterica, and the stars.

Nous recevons deux musiciennes, compositrices et interprètes, Kyrie Kristmanson pour l'album Floralia et Dom La Nena pour Léon, album instrumental du nom de son violoncelle. Un peu de Canada et de Brésil à Paris. (Rediffusion) Notre première invitée est Kyrie Kristmanson pour la sortie de l'album Floralia.Kyrie Kristmanson est une aventurière des musiques qui aime naviguer entre le folk nord- américain et la lointaine mémoire du Moyen-Âge européen. Son premier album, Origin of Stars, s'inspire des vibrations des paysages canadiens qui l'ont vus grandir. Récompensé aux Canadian Folk Music Awards, l'album est sorti mondialement chez NØ FØRMAT!/Universal France en 2010. Elle saisit les spectateurs du Printemps de Bourges et elle séduit Emily Loizeau qui l'invite à assurer ses premières parties. La tournée qui suivra l'amènera à travers l'Asie et l'Europe jusqu'au sud de la France où, intriguée par l'histoire portée par les pierres, elle visite les ruines des châteaux médiévaux. Ces vestiges l'inciteront à retracer le répertoire lacunaire des premières compositrices : les trobairitz. Après avoir complété une thèse à leur sujet à La Sorbonne, c'est en prenant la liberté de s'approprier ces poèmes d'amour qu'elle compose un second opus : Modern Ruin. Arrangé pour quatuor à cordes et voix par Clément Ducol, son hommage à ces compositrices méconnues est sorti chez Naïve en février 2015. Fascinée également par les découvertes de la physique quantique, Kyrie s'est ensuite interrogée sur l'hypothèse d'une tradition musicale venue d'un monde parallèle. Le résultat de ce questionnement est l'album Lady Lightly, un folk-cosmique qui semblerait avoir voyagé des années-lumière à travers des cieux stellaires. Enregistré dans une aile abandonnée du Château de Versailles et réalisé par Saint Michel, la tournée se fait aux côtés d'Étienne Klein, philosophe des sciences. Kyrie Kristmanson ne cesse d'explorer et d'expérimenter avec sa guitare et ses chansons habitées par de très anciennes et très puissantes énergies.Personnalité excentrique à l'univers singulier, l'aventurière canadienne Kyrie Kristmanson est une artiste folk-pop baroque dont l'univers musical s'inscrit dans la famille des grandes chanteuses insolites telles que Kate Bush ou plus récemment Jeanne Added, avec qui elle a partagé la scène.Après avoir sillonné les scènes de France et au-delà avec ses précédents albums —du Printemps de Bourges aux Primeurs de Massy, en passant par les Folles Journées de Nantes— Kyrie Kristmanson nous dévoile Floralia, un cycle de chansons dédié à Flora, déesse de la nature et de la féminité. À travers des mélodies folk éthérées ainsi qu'un lyrisme sensuel et mystique, l'artiste nous propose un spectacle verdoyant éclairé à la bougie : un manifeste d'une sensualité et poésie inédites.Floralia s'assemble tel un bouquet de fleurs baroque où la country s'entremêle librement à la musique traditionnelle japonaise ou encore à une sorte de folk dylanesque à l'ère du Rolling Thunder Review. Pendant trente-trois minutes, la chanteuse-compositrice-guitariste nous propose une promenade concise mais foisonnante à travers son univers kaléidoscopique. Enregistré la nuit entre les murs quasi-millénaires de l'Abbaye de Noirlac, Floralia nous fait entendre l'écho hanté de la réverb naturelle des pierres et le souffle des bandes qui semblent sur le point de nous livrer le secret de leur mystère. En effet, la chanteuse nous révèle : « Je voulais que Floralia sonne comme un album découvert dans le grenier d'une maison abandonnée, comme la musique d'une ère révolue ou d'une civilisation oubliée… ». Des berceuses aux doux parfums du passé, oui, mais celles qui rêvent d'utopies futures.Titres interprétés au grand studio- Hummingbird Heart Live RFI- Le Jardin, extrait de l'album Floralia- Night's Refrain, solo de Kyrie K. Live RFI. Line up : Kyrie Kristmanson, chant, guitare ; Anne Berry, chant, alto ; Mathilde Vrech, chant, violon.Son : Mathias Taylor & Benoît Letirant. ► Album Floralia (Iki Records 2023) Puis nous recevons la violoncelliste Dom la Nena, à l'occasion de la sortie de Léon.Après l'excellent Tempo en 2021 encensé par la critique et qui a su autant toucher Iggy Pop que Britney Spears, Dom La Nena est de retour avec un nouvel et quatrième album solo intitulé Leon, d'après le doux surnom de son violoncelle. Un écrin instrumental, intime, hanté et transcendantal. Une déclaration d'amour à son complice de toujours, un retour aux sources d'une grande sensibilité.Leon est un véritable chef-d'œuvre de musique de chambre composé dans une quête de simplicité, d'émotion et de beauté, ne répondant qu'à l'intuition, l'improvisation et à une seule contrainte : composer uniquement avec et pour le violoncelle. Un exercice inédit pour Dom La Nena qui renoue avec son instrument, reprenant le cours de leur dialogue intérieur. La compositrice se recentre sur son son, sa matière, ses textures, ses nuances, sa capacité à créer des mondes et à les habiter. Enfin, le soliste, c'est lui.Motifs répétitifs, orchestrations épurées, bourdons tenus comme un om̐… Dom La Nena déploie une approche minimale très proche du mantra, dont elle connaît par cœur le principe actif en répétant chaque jour les mêmes exercices lorsqu'elle travaille son instrument. Un état d'oubli de soi, de concentration, d'apaisement, d'instant présent pur. Leon apporte à l'oreille sa musique, mais aussi une collection d'histoires, un monde en soi, peuplé de textures soignées, de voix spectrales et de silences contemplatifs.De disque en disque, Dom La Nena a reçu les plus beaux éloges de la presse internationale comme The Wall Street Journal (« Un jeune Brian Wilson »), The New Yorker (« Chacune de ses chansons est sacrée »), BBC (« Brillant et beau»), NPR (« Une musique à la fois douce et envoûtante ») ou encore The Guardian (« Un enchantement »).Elle a chanté à propos du temps, de ses rêves et de ses peurs, sous la forme de ritournelles tendres et poétiques, toujours appuyées par son violoncelle. Du besoin de se renouveler, du plaisir de revenir à la source, du désir de rendre grâce à son plus fidèle compagnon… Aujourd'hui, naît Leon.Un disque conçu et enregistré seule, en deux mois, à domicile, avec un seul micro — avant d'être mixé par Noah Georgeson, connu pour ses collaborations avec Rodrigo Amarante ou Devendra Banhart.Titres interprétés au grand studio- Last Day, Live RFI- Universo, extrait de l'album Léon voir le clip avec le quatuor Momentum- Dulac, Live RFI. Line Up : Dom la Nena, violoncelle.Son : Jérémie Besset.► Album Leon (Sabia/ Big Wax/Alter K 2023).

The 2024 Canadian Folk Music Awards are happening here in St. John's. It was just announced yesterday. And it's a chance to highlight our rich folk music culture. We get reaction Anna Brophy, President of the Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Arts Society.

Music from every one of the Canadian Folk Music Awards winners at last weekend's 18th annual celebration - which were held in Vancouver for the very first time! Plus concert previews, a couple of Easter bunny selections, and some new releases and old favourites.

Music from some of the nominees at this weekend's 18th Annual Canadian Folk Music Awards - being held in Vancouver: first time ever in B.C. Plus a few April Fools choices, a bunch of new releases from around the world, and a host of local concert previews.

Music by many of the performers coming to town next week for the CFMAs - representing the best Canadian releases and artists of the past year. The first time they have ever been held in B.C.! Plus new releases from Steve Dawson, Le Vent Du Nord, and Dave Gunning & J.P. Cormier, and a few more concert previews. For once, no new laments for departed musical heroes ...

Songs for BHM and a whole bunch of new releases - and especially Canadian artists - to pave the way for the Canadian Folk Music Awards, a huge national event which comes to Vancouver (indeed BC) for the very first time next month.

Showcase BC - a preview of the Canadian Folk Music Awards and the curtain-raiser on March 30th. New releases from across Canada, USA, Europe, Africa, and the Americas. Much inspired by the recent Folk Alliance Conference in Kansas City. A big Celtic flourish towards the end, featuring Martin Hayes and Lúnasa - and a good few Canadians too.

Ottawa based singer-songwriter Lynn Miles joins us on Episode 650 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about "TumbleWeedyWorld", her sixteenth album in a career that has to date yielded more than 900 songs and numerous awards including a Juno, and multiple Canadian Folk Music Awards. One of Canada's finest songwriters, recordings by Lynn Miles consistently feature prominently in 'Best of the Year' lists and readers polls. It's a fabulous conversation and although we can only share part of the interview with you in this episode, it is definitely worth checking out - especially to hear what Lynn has to say about songwriting and the challenges of making a living as a musician in post pandemic times. As always, we wrap up the rest of the episode with more of the latest new releases. This time around they are all by Canadian artists, and we feature new music from Claire Coupland, Dave Gunning, Jason Wilson, Steve Dawson, Colleen Brown and Jessica Rhaye. Enjoy! If you like the artists you hear on this show and want to support them, don't just stream their music – BUY their music, and then you'll really make a difference to their income at a time when it is becoming much more difficult to make a living as a musician. Folk Roots Radio is a labour of love - a full time hobby. If you enjoy this episode, please consider giving us a 'LIKE' and leaving a review/comment on your podcast provider and sharing the episode on social media. We'll love you for it! Check out the full playlist on the website: https://folkrootsradio.com/folk-roots-radio-episode-650-feat-lynn-miles-tumbleweedyworld/

Ottawa based singer-songwriter Lynn Miles has written more than 900 songs in her career so far – a staggering amount, but one that reflects the level of commitment a consummate artist makes to her calling. One of Canada's finest songwriters, Lynn has picked up numerous awards including a Juno, and multiple Canadian Folk Music Awards, and her albums consistently feature prominently in Best of the Year lists and readers polls. Lynn joins us on Folk Roots Radio to chat about her latest album – album number sixteen, “TumbleWeedyWorld”, an excellent new recording with a warm acoustic folk feel that at times almost dips into bluegrass. The album features ten songs that reflect on the uncertainty and fragility of life, and the obstacles (the tumbleweeds) that can destabilize and destroy our intimate relationships. It's a fabulous conversation with a special emphasis on the art of songwriting, and the challenges of making a living as a musician in post pandemic times. As well being as a fine songwriter, Lynn Miles is also a vocal coach, producer and public speaker – in fact, Lynn spoke movingly on the issue of Musicians and Mental Health at Folk Alliance in 2019. For more information about the music of Lynn Miles, visit https://lynnmiles.ca. Photo: Balfour Photo. Music: Jay Aymar “Overtime” (Theme) from “Overtime” (2013, Self), Lynn Miles “Night Owl”, “Highway 105”, “Johnny Without June” and “Gold In The Middle” from “Tumbleweedyworld” (2023, True North Records). If you like the artists you hear on Folk Roots Radio and want to support them, don't just stream their music – BUY their music, and then you'll really make a difference to their income at a time when it is becoming much more difficult to make a living as a musician. Folk Roots Radio is a labour of love - a full time hobby. If you enjoy this episode, please consider giving us a 'LIKE' and leaving a review/comment on your podcast provider and sharing the episode on social media. We'll love you for it!

In this episode of “The Journey of My Mother's Son” podcast, I sit down to talk with Mike McKenna, Jr. Singer-songwriter Mike McKenna Jr. has become a rising star on the Canadian music scene; with a raspy, soulful voice, his warm indie folk and Americana tones, and songs laden with captivating storytelling. Born in Glace Bay and raised along the Mira River, Mike's songwriting aesthetic points heavily to his roots growing up in small-town industrial Cape Breton. Over the course of 3 studio albums, he's brought us the nostalgia of his home through carefully chosen narrative, poetry, protest, and true stories about life and death in Nova Scotia's coastal, working-class communities. Mike's newest record At the Edge of the World (2020) continues to be met with incredible support both in Canada and internationally. In just over a year since its release, Mike's sophomore album has received a long list of awards and nominations; WINNER of the Rising Star Recording of the Year by the 2021 East Coast Music Awards (along with nominations for Contemporary Roots Recording of the Year and Fan's Choice Video of the Year), nominee for Contemporary Album of the Year by the 2021 Canadian Folk Music Awards, nominee for Americana/Bluegrass Recording of the Year by the Music Nova Scotia Awards, and nominee for 2020 Album of the Year by Blues and Roots Radio. It was also listed on the Bluegrass Situation's 'Class of 2020 Playlist, Absolute Best of this Year's Roots Music Releases'. Several songs from the record have received high-profile features and recognition, including Spotify Editorial playlists Renegade Folk and Contemporary Folk, Mahogany Sessions' Acoustic Coffeehouse and Chilled Folk Vol. 3, The Bluegrass Situation's 'Mixtape', Americana UK, Exclaim!, Canadian Beats, Roots Music Canada, The East and many more. Two songs from ATEOTW finished as semi-finalists in the world's largest songwriting contest, ISC (International Songwriting Competition); the opening song and title track At the Edge of the World in 2019 and the 7th song of the album, High Ground in 2020! Produced by Victoria's Quinn Bachand (Rosier, Kittel & Co, Brishen), At the Edge of the World delivers a bigger sound than Mike's previous records, lead by his incredibly raw, confident vocals and surrounded by a beautiful mix of electric and pedal-steel guitar, electric bass, vocal harmonies, strings, piano and drums. During post-production it would then pass through the talented hands of Canada's top analog specialists; mixing engineer Jon Anderson (Andy Shauf, Rosier, Foxwarren) and Grammy-nominated mastering engineer, Juno/Polaris winner Philip Shaw Bova (Father John Misty, Feist, Bahamas). To find out more about Mike and his music, check out his website at www.mikemckennajr.com.

On the Volume IV finale, Greg is joined by the incomparable ERIC ALPER!Eric Alper is a Canadian music correspondent, blogger, radio host and former director of media relations, at eOne Music Canada. His enthusiasm, encyclopedic knowledge of the past and present have made him the go-to for music in Canada. He is also host of one of the top-rated SiriusXM shows “ThatEricAlper”. With over one million followers, friends and connections across his social media platforms, it's clear to understand why Eric Alper has been named a “must follow” by Billboard, Paste and National Post among others. Eric has been a 6-time nominee for Publicist of the Year during Canadian Music Week, and has worked 19 JUNO Award, 35 Canadian Folk Music Award, and 60 Maple Blues Award-winning albums, and is also truly honoured to work with some of the biggest and most important artists of our time including Ringo Starr, Ray Charles, Jerry Lee Lewis, Buffy Sainte-Marie, Merle Haggard, John Prine, Ringo Starr, Slash, The Wiggles,, Steve Earle, Snoop Dogg, The Smashing Pumpkins, , Little Steven, Sinead O'Connor, Sesame Street among hundreds others.Eric Alper on: Twitter - Facebook - Instagram - YouTubeSUPPORT THIS SHOW

She has that rare ability to draw the listener in. Abigail Lapell's songs, voice, and smouldering musical presence can bring a hush to even the loudest of barrooms. She just kind of makes you want to lean in closer, and get lost in the elemental, otherworldly tales she weaves through song. So get ready to get lost! For this episode of Hidden Track, Abigail joins us in live performance and conversation from CKUA's Studio A. Abigail's debut album came out in 2011 to rave reviews; and with each successive record, she's broadened the scope of her expressiveness as a singer and songwriter, and she's grown into a reputation as one of the most captivating tunesmiths on the scene today. She's already won a couple of Canadian Folk Music Awards, and the most vied-for awards, to boot: Album of the Year, and the English language award for Songwriter of the Year. Up against some downright legendary names, in both cases! She's up for several 2023 CFMAs for her lovely new record, too.   We'll hear the Toronto-based artist live in CKUA's Edmonton studio, as she treats us to an exclusive performance of three songs from her much-acclaimed 2022 album, Stolen Time. And in her characteristically funny and insightful manner, she also tells us about teaching herself to play and write songs on a found guitar, which was held together with duct tape; how for her, being a songwriter means attempting to tap into a mysterious force much larger than herself; what it's like to criss-cross this giant land all by herself on tour; the central role that nature and natural imagery play in her work; how the lull of the pandemic prompted her to spark her creativity by teaching herself piano (as well as a little do-it-yourself plumbing); and the surprisingly evocative meaning of the musical term "tempo rubato".

ANDREW FARRISS is one of Australia's greatest songwriters and a co-founder and main songwriter for multi award winning band INXS. Andrew has spent time writing in Nashville and Australia for the last 10 years, before pursuing a solo career. His new EP, THE LOVE MAKES THE WORLD, will be released in October. FORTUNATE ONES is a Canadian indie folk duo from St. John's, Newfoundland, consisting of Andrew James O'Brien and Catherine Allan. Both sing lead vocals, while James plays guitar, and Catherine plays accordion and keyboards. Their album THE BLISS won the Canadian Folk Music Award for Vocal Group of the Year. Their latest album THAT WAS YOU AND ME was released this summer. Kyle Yang is a 13 year old classical pianist from Lexington, KY.

From the day Ben Plotnick was born in Calgary, Alberta, Canada his life has revolvedalmost entirely around music. Since his early start playing classical violin, he has foundhimself as a bit of a musical chameleon in musical worlds such as Folk, Country, Celtic, Jazz,Rock, and many areas of world music as well. Ben's involved musical adolescence includedperformances with several groups & organizations for notable audiences (such as Her RoyalHighness Queen Elizabeth the 2nd) across four continents, from an early age.As a freelance performer and session musician with stints in Calgary, Toronto and nowNashville, Ben has recorded on upwards of 100 professional albums and performed onthousands of stages ranging anywhere from house concerts to arenas. His list of creditsincludes countless high-level acts largely in (but not limited to) the worlds of folk, Americanaand country music. These days, Ben spends the bulk of his time touring, writing andrecording with creative projects The Fretless (2017 Juno award winner and 3-time nominee, 6 Canadian Folk Music Awards) and Oliver the Crow (ensemble of the year nominee at the 2020 Canadian Folk Music Awards, called ‘exquisite' and an ‘inspired collaboration' by NPR).Amidst performances around the world, he continues to work as a session musician andstring arranger in Nashville. His arrangements for strings, winds and in some casessymphony orchestras feature on a vast array of professional albums, stages and hallsaround the world.His improvisation method book was released in 2015. “Vio Lingo: A comprehensive guide tolearning the language of violin improvisation”, is now on its 5th printing and has been highlysought after in fiddle communities across the continent. Exclaim.ca writes of his 2016 solo record ‘Greenland': “(Plotnick's) instrumental wizardry,paired with danceable rhythm, will have half the audience listening intently while the rest tears up the floorboards”. 2021 saw the release of ‘Madison Archives' with banjo player Frank Evans (of The Slocan Ramblers), a duo album named “Instrumental Album of the Year” at the Canadian Folk Music Awards and nominated at the Juno Awards.Whether he's performing for 30 or 30,000 people, with a country band, folk string quartet ora bluegrass group, in a bar or on a festival stage, Ben continues to define himself as one offolk music's elite fiddle players.InstagramBen's websiteFretlessOliver The Crow

Peter Katz | JUNO Nominated Singer-Song Writer | Speaker BIO: Juno Award, Canadian Screen Award and 2-time Canadian Folk Music Award nominated singer-songwriter Peter Katz has been described by many of his fans and speaking clients as "a thunderbolt for the soul”. Alongside his career as an international recording artist, Peter Katz serves clients across the globe by delivering highly customized ‘Keynote Concerts'. Going beyond the standard keynote presentation format, Peter utilizes customized-to-your-audience performance enhancers with meaningful musical anchors. The end result is an audience transformed by the power of his message and the authenticity of his delivery, helping them see their purpose through new eyes. Highlights: How Peter embraces the creative process to live a good lifeHow to balance your inner creativity and your relationship with moneyThe importance of noticing our inner self, in order to feel contentment in life The importance of detaching from desired outcomes, and falling in love with the process How accepting the brevity of life can help center usWhy staying focused on your creative gifts, will open doors to live a "rich" lifeThe importance of self-reflection and examining your story LINKS: Oliver's Tune: CLICK HEREPeter's Music: CLICK HEREPeter's Speaking: CLICK HERE

Back for more in part 2:Ken Yates has gained a reputation as one of his country's brightest rising singer-songwriters. The winner of two Canadian Folk Music Awards for Songwriter of the Year and New Artist of the Year.  Yates supported Passenger on their tour across North America and in Europe in 2020, and has shared stages with Ryan McMullan, Jenn Grant, and many others.He doesn't like bar chordsIn this episode, he talked shares his secret sauce open tuning that inspired several songs off of his newest record in an in-depth lesson!https://www.scarletkeys.comhttps://www.instagram.com/skeys2021/https://www.amazon.com/Craft-Songwriting-Music-Meaning-Emotion/dp/0876391927/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PP55NU6E9ST6&keywords=the+craft+of+songwriting&qid=1659573139&sprefix=the+craft+of+songwritin%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-1http://www.kenyates.comEngineer: Peter Sykes https://www.petersykesmusic.comThe show's theme song "What's in a Song" was co-written with Otto GrossRecorded and performed by Otto Gross: @OttoGrossProduction (instagram)@OttoGrossMusic (Youtube, facebook, TikTok)https://biglink.to/ottogrossmusic

Shari Ulrich is with us this week to chat with Denise about old times in San Rafael and her life in music. Shari is a musician, recording artist, multi-instrumentalist, and singer-songwriter. In 2014 Shari was awarded the Canadian Folk Music Award for English Songwriter of the Year. Her newest release and 9th solo album, Back To Shore, was produced by daughter and shining prize, Julia Graff. Her music is amazing, check it out at the links below! Shari's links: Website: https://www.shariulrich.com Buy music: https://www.shariulrich.com/music/back-to-shore YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/shariulrich Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shari_here/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ShariUlrichMusic Twitter: https://twitter.com/shariulrich Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/6jkynKLYD5oRF63ii7qUn0 iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/ca/artist/shari-ulrich/id30681679 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/shari-ulrich   Women Beyond a Certain Age is an award-winning weekly podcast with Denise Vivaldo. She brings her own lively, humorous, and experienced viewpoint to the topics she discusses with her guests. The podcast covers wide-ranging subjects of importance to older women.   SHOW LINKS Website: https://womenbeyond.podbean.com Join our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/WomenBeyond/ Follow our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/WomenBeyond/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/womenbeyondacertainage/ Episode archive: https://womenbeyond.podbean.com Email us: WomenBeyond@icloud.com Denise Vivaldo is the host of WBACA. Her info lives here: https://denisevivaldogroup.com/ More of Denise's info is here: https://denisevivaldo.com Cindie Flannigan is the producer WBACA. Her info lives here: https://linktr.ee/cindieflannigan Denise and Cindie's books: https://www.amazon.com/Denise-Vivaldo/e/B001K8QNRA%3Fref=dbs_a_mng_rwt_scns_share

PEI-based artist Alicia Toner has had an explosive year since the release of her sophomore album “Joan”. Alicia brought home a 2022 Canadian Folk Music Award, became the most nominated artist at the Music PEI Awards this year for the project, and received multiple nominations at the East Coast Music Awards as well. Her album …

Ken Yates has gained a reputation as one of his country's brightest rising singer-songwriters. The winner of two Canadian Folk Music Awards for Songwriter of the Year and New Artist of the Year.  Yates supported Passenger on their tour across North America and in Europe in 2020, and has shared stages with Ryan McMullan, Jenn Grant, and many others.He doesn't like bar chordsIn this episode, he talked shares his secret sauce open tuning that inspired several songs off of his newest record.How a three chord progressions sound interesting using different chord voicingsHow a repetitive chord progression allows room for the lyric: iv V vi Low Cadd9 tuning: C   GDGG   B tuned down to the G then high D stringWriting the guitar part and chords first, living with the track for weeks then finding the lyrics in response to the feel of the chords Making a big living with a small audience the in-between famous and not famous While having an emerging careerOpening for other artists and what you can learnPlaying Living rooms/backyards/ selling c.d.'s building you're fanbaseThen getting on bigger shows as supporting acts to grow your audience and bigger crowdsPersistance and patienceHow it won't be the one big thing that sends you over the edge, but many small thingshttps://www.scarletkeys.comhttps://www.instagram.com/skeys2021/https://www.amazon.com/Craft-Songwriting-Music-Meaning-Emotion/dp/0876391927/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PP55NU6E9ST6&keywords=the+craft+of+songwriting&qid=1659573139&sprefix=the+craft+of+songwritin%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-1http://www.kenyates.comEngineer: Peter Sykes https://www.petersykesmusic.comThe show's theme song "What's in a Song" was co-written with Otto GrossRecorded and performed by Otto Gross: @OttoGrossProduction (instagram)@OttoGrossMusic (Youtube, facebook, TikTok)https://biglink.to/ottogrossmusic

Eric Alper has been at the forefront of the Canadian entertainment industry for over 25 years, putting the public in public relations. His enthusiasm and encyclopedic knowledge of music's past and present have made him Canada's go-to for music. He also hosts one of SiriusXM's most popular shows, "ThatEricAlper." With over one million followers, friends, and connections across his social media platforms, it's easy to see why Billboard, Paste, and the National Post named him a "must follow." He has been nominated for Publicist of the Year six times during Canadian Music Week and has represented artists with over 135 JUNO Award nominated albums (and 10 in 2022), including 19 JUNO Awards and 35 Canadian Folk Music Award nominees. In this episode, we take about the best decade in music, the blending of technology with music, and much more. Enjoy responsibly!! http://www.thednaproject.ca/shop (New Merch Out Now!) [Don't forget to check out The DNA Project Merch code “PODCAST” for 20 % off your first purchase!!] SUBSCRIBE PLEASE https://bit.ly/3uPCWaj (YouTube Subscribe) https://apple.co/3oiPy7m (Audio Subscribe) Thank you to our Sponsors: https://thednaproject.ca/ (The DNA Project)  https://www.the-mpl.com/ (The MPL Toronto) Want More Eric Alper? https://www.thatericalper.com/ (Website) https://www.facebook.com/EricAlperPR (Facebook ) https://twitter.com/thatericalper (Twitter) Opening Credits: Daniel Cowans, Musical Director @ The DNA Project Produced By: Anthony Lewis and Diriki Palmer Mixed and Edited By: Mat Keselman The DNA Project – All rights reserved

This week, Editor-in-Chief Mike Raine shares is entire conversation with heralded singer-songwriter Allison Russell, which was done for the cover story in the latest issue of Canadian Musician magazine. Not since Tracy Chapman has a Black woman taken the Americana world by storm like Russell has with debut solo album, Outside Child. But Russell is no newbie, as she's two decades into her highly-regarded career. She began with the Vancouver-based folk group, Po' Girl, then spent the last decade-plus touring relentlessly with her partner, JT Nero, in the group Birds of Chicago. But it's the lushness and power of Outside Child that has catapulted her to stardom over the last year. The album has been a hit despite, or maybe because of, its difficult subject matter, which tackles Russell's childhood of abuse at the hands of a racist adoptive father. Outside Child was released in May 2021, in part thanks to country star Brandi Carlile. Now, a little over a year later, Russell is contemplating what it means to be playing sold out shows, to have received three Grammy Award nominations, and have won a Juno Award for Contemporary Roots Album of the Year, a Canadian Folk Music Award for Contemporary Album of the Year, and the two top honours at the 2022 International Folk Music Awards. Plus, she's currently nominated for Album and Song of the Year at the 2022 Americana Music Awards.

Three-time Juno Award and seven-time Canadian Folk Music Award winners Pharis and Jason Romero visit FolkScene to discuss their remarkable new album, "tell 'em you were gold," banjo building, live in Horsefly, B.C, and much more. Interviewed by Allen Larman. Engineered and produced by Peter Cutler. ©FolkScene. It is cool to share FolkScene recordings with your friends, but the reproduction of our programs for commercial purposes is illegal. FolkScene airs on Sunday evenings from 6 to 8 p.m.(PDT) at KPFK 90.7 Los Angeles and online. at www.kpfk.org

CHONTADELIA is a 7-piece band rooted in the iconic marimba de chonta style and steeped with Afro-Colombian culture, identity, and history. Originally from Bogota, Colombia, they arrive on the scene with a soundscape full of color, distortions, twists, and a lot of funk. From dancing the night away to shedding light on issues happening to their communities, CHANTADELIA leaves no one indifferent. SULTANS OF STRING have thrilled listeners with their genre-hopping fusion of folk, flamenco, Django-jazz, Arabic, Cuban and South Asian rhythms over the last dozen years and eight albums. Hailing from Canada, their music made the New York Times Hit List, and #1 on !earshot International/World radio charts, earning three JUNO nominations and three Canadian Folk Music Awards out of eight nominations. Their most recent album is SANCTUARY. WoodSongs Kid: Tierra Raiti is 16 years old and lives in Asheville, NC. Tierra was a featured singer and player on an album she cut when she was 14 years old, Galax to Toledo Tracks. Recordings from this album have been played in bluegrass and Americana radio shows around the world. Soraya Sullivan (guitar, age 16) and Luciya Sullivan (banjo, age 14) hail from Evanston, Illinois. The Sullivan Sisters have dazzled audiences since childhood with their unique blend of sister harmonies and fast bluegrass picking.

Music from some of last weekend's winners (and nominees) from the Canadian Folk Music Awards, and The Grammy Awards, plus nominations for Folk Alliance International Awards coming next month. Also features on new releases by Molly Tuttle, Scotland's amazing Kinnaris Quintet, and Seattle's Jim Page

Welcoming a very special Artist, Montreal-born and raised singer-songwriter Geneviève Racette to Jrodconcerts: The Podcast. Recognized by established artists in the industry for her talents for many years, Geneviève has been celebrating the release of her third full-length album, Satellite, out since March. Satellite is a 9-song collection, delivering honest stories of self-discovery and reflection through the cycle of love. A winner of the 'Emerging Artist of the Year' at the Canadian Folk Music Award (2020), Geneviève's growing popularity is also noticeable on streaming platforms and social media, where she has created a connection with her fans from around the world. Join us as Geneviève shares stories of her return to touring, staying healthy when performing, no drinking for 5 years, finding love and more. And stay tuned for an exclusive performance of 'Hostage'. For more on Geneviève visit: www.genevieveracette.com

Singer/songwriter Isabella Samson of Louisdale was named Young Performer of the Year at the 2022 Canadian Folk Music Awards in Charlottetown.