Sons of Membertou – Wapna’kik: The People of the Dawn (Smithsonian Folkways Recordings 2025) Folk music, at its most profound, serves as a bridge—between past…
Dawning Again: Sons of Membertou’s Wapna’kik Reissued for 30th Anniversary
Tag: Canadian music
La Déferlance: A High Energy Mix of French Canadian Traditions
La Déferlance – Le Feu aux Poudres (self-released, 2022) Formed in 2018, La Déferlance has quickly established itself as a leading act in the Quebec…
CoolTrad Introduces Neotrad Québécois music, jazz, along with writings and poetry from the past
Nicolas Boulerice et Frédéric Samson – Cooltrad (La Compagnie du Nord, 2024) Nicolas Boulerice and Frédéric Samson’s latest collaborative effort, CoolTrad, departs from prevalent contemporary…
Yann Falquet Reveals Debut Solo Album, Les secrets du ciel
Yann Falquet – Les Secrets Du Ciel (Self-Released, 2024) Les secrets du ciel (The secrets of the sky) is the debut solo album by Canadian…
Baragwin’s Infectious Toe-tapping Rhythms and Soul-stirring Melodies
Baragwin – Baragwin (2022) Baragwin is the debut album of Baragwin, a Canadian trio formed in 2016, amidst the picturesque landscapes of the Bellechasse region,…
Melyssa Lee’s ‘Mona’s Song’ Strikes a Chord with Grace”
Canadian folk artist Melyssa Lee aims straight for the heart on “Mona’s Song.” She gets there most gracefully, and you’ll be glad to go along.
Genticorum Takes you to The Heart of Dawn
Genticorum – Coeur de l’Aube (Genticorum, 2023) Just when the darkness gives way to the dawn, the birdsong reaches a crescendo. It is the “dawn…
Le Diable à Cinq Unleashes a Musical ‘Tempête’
Le Diable à Cinq – Tempête (self-release, 2023) Le Diable à Cinq, the renowned Québécois musical ensemble, charms with their multiflavored new album, Tempête. The…
The Global Toronto Music Conference 2023: The Power of Music to celebrate diversity
In the heart of Canada’s bustling metropolis, music enthusiasts, industry professionals, and artists from around the world will converge for a remarkable event – the…
Ts’msyen Songs of Rebelliousness and Resilience
Saltwater Hank – G̱al’üünx wil lu Holtga Liimi (2023) Saltwater Hank, a Ts’msyen artist based in the enchanting coastal town of Prince Rupert, nestled in…