Jayme Stone has come roaring back from last year’s stunning Lomax Project to deliver a wonderful new collection of songs on Folklife. Think Sea Island spirituals, Creole calypsos and stomp-down Appalachian dance tunes played and sung by some of the best folk musicians performing today.
This is uplifting music for questionable times. Check it out here
Les millésimes combines a wonderful collection of traditional French-language songs with new and innovative electronic arrangements that stretches the frontiers of folk music. The musical fusion created by Mélisande and Alexandre on the new album is bold and exciting while at the same time paying homage to the history of the music. Bravo! Listen here.
Following his fourth JUNO-nominated album ‘Sliding Delta’, MJB delivers a compilation of classic, pre-war blues and original tunes culled from his critically acclaimed catalogue. More here
Borealis is extremely pleased to welcome Sarah Frank and Luke Fraser (The Bombadils) to our family of artists. Both Sarah and Luke share a love of folk songs and fiddle tunes that draw from the Canadian, American and Celtic traditions and that spirit is reflected in both their their writing and playing. Brilliant new roots music from a fantastic duo. Read more here.
It is with great pleasure to announce that Linda McRae has been inducted into The BC Entertainment Hall of Fame. As a Pioneer inductee Linda is among those who have left an indelible mark on BC’s entertainment landscape. From her days with award winning Spirit of The West to her continuing solo career Linda has set a high standard of songwriting and performance not easily matched.
A well deserved honour for a very talented singer and songwriter. BRAVO!
We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Penny Lang.
Penny was a stalwart and in many ways a pioneer of the contemporary Canadian folk scene.
Apart from being one of the strongest performers we have witnessed over the years, she was one of the most generous musicians around.
She will be deeply missed by all who were touched by her presence whether from stage or in person.
This project is funded in part by FACTOR, the Government
of Canada and Canada’s private radio broadcasters.
Ce projet est financé en partie par FACTOR, le gouvernement
du Canada et les radiodiffuseurs privés du Canada.
