Elina Ellis
Rae Spoon marks 25 years since coming out as trans with...
Rae Spoon was born on the prairies, where topics like queer identity went undiscussed and peopled praised the name of Jesus. Acceptance was just...
Why East Coast artist Kristen Martell started writing in French
When Acadian folk musician Kristen Martell packed up and moved from New Brunswick to Nova Scotia, she left a few things behind.
At home in...
Hello, Summer Sundays: the Ottawa Tennis Club’s 2026 music series launches...
Last Monday marked the launch celebration for a new summer tradition for the Ottawa Tennis Club. Starting May 17, the club will host Summer...
These roots were made for walking: checking out Ottawa’s folk walk...
The Ottawa Folk Walk picked up its feet this weekend after a 12-year standstill.
Folk tunes flooded up and down Bank Street on Saturday and...
Gil’s Hootenanny in Ottawa takes its last bow
Gil’s Hootenanny said a bittersweet goodbye Friday night after 17 years spreading songs of hope and protest. The event took place every May Day...
Meredith Moon and Irish Millie wow the crowd at the Ottawa...
A rabbit’s foot hung from her banjo, tied with a baby-pink string. Many believe the amulet brings luck. But Meredith Moon’s talent sang louder...
La nuit franco-ontarienne: Opening night at the Ottawa Grassroots Festival
Music united folk lovers last night at the 14th annual Ottawa Grassroots Festival.
Eventgoers gathered at the First Unitarian Congregation of Ottawa, a church in...