Kym Gouchie releases ‘215+’ for the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Celebrated Lheidli T’enneh Nation artist, storyteller, and cultural ambassador Kym Gouchie announces her deeply moving single “215+” in honour of the National Day for...
Old Man Luedecke is loving NS life, promoting new album produced by Bahamas
“It’s no problem writing crap. But I kind of wanted to write better songs,” Chris Luedecke said.
That in a nutshell is the reason it’s...
Old Hoss comes up ‘Smellin’ Like a Rose’ on first single from debut album...
Old Hoss is the alter ego of Edmonton-born, Toronto-based musician Kris Gies, who over the past few years has transitioned from bass duties with...
Sandy Scofield’s new single is dedicated to Colton Boushie and Tina Fontaine
Multi-award-winning Métis singer, songwriter, and composer Sandy Scofield is releasing the video for her song "Hummingbirds" on National Day for Truth and Reconciliation.
“Hummingbirds” is...
Folk Music Ontario is now Folk Canada
Big news, folks. Folk Music Ontario is no more.
It's now Folk Canada.
Members voted on Sept. 20 to change the name of the organization —...
Rob Lutes’ band Sussex releases ‘Shine Down Every Day’ from Shine
There are tranquil pieces of music that bring back memories of a gentler time with simple, solid musicianship and pristine laid-back vocals. Quebec-based folk...
Album review: Danny Bell and his Disappointments – Contemporary Accordion Music
Gordy the moose reviews some of his favourite new submissions to the Roots Music Canada virtual mailbox.
For a guy who calls his band the Disappointments,...
Bluesman David Gogo rocks out on Steve Marriner-produced new album
Even if a guy has given his life to the blues, there are times when he just can’t resist the primal urge to rock...
Home Routes announces line-up for 17th season
Home Routes/Chemin Chez Nous has just announced the launch of its 17th season, kicking off in October.
The non-profit has been at the forefront of...
Raven Reid channels The Man In Black on new single ‘A Johnny Cash Night’
On her debut album, Waiting for Change, Raven Reid offers a powerful glimpse into not only her own life as an Indigenous woman, but...