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  • “Song for the Mira”- the Canadian song that captured the hearts of Irish everywhere
  • 3 Underrated Folk Songs That Celebrate Rural America
  • Born in the Great White North 82 Years Ago, the “First Lady of Song” Who Outsold Both Garth Brooks and Clint Black

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irishcentral.com /1 month ago

“Song for the Mira”- the Canadian song that captured the hearts of Irish everywhere

“Song for the Mira” may have distinctly Canadian roots, but it didn't stop the Celtic ballad from being embraced across the ocean in Ireland.

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americansongwriter.com /2 weeks ago

3 Underrated Folk Songs That Celebrate Rural America

Photo of folk singer Woody Guthrie playing his guitar while a cigarette dangles from his lips. Ca. 1960s. (Photo by �� John Springer Collection/CORBIS/Corbis via Getty Images)...

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americansongwriter.com /1 month ago

Born in the Great White North 82 Years Ago, the “First Lady of Song” Who Outsold Both Garth Brooks and Clint Black

Beloved Canadian folk-country singer and feminist icon Rita MacNeil would have celebrated her 82nd birthday today. The post

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exclaim.ca /1 week ago

Dan Mangan, Jane Siberry, Julian Taylor Join Summerfolk's 2026 Lineup

Celebrating 51 years of folk, Owen Sound's Summerfolk festival will return this summer for another year of music, art, community and food

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americana-uk.com /1 month ago

The Fugitives “The Fugitives”

Highly regarded Canadian folkies continue to impress with album number seven. Formed in 2005, Canadian folkies The Fugitives have, over the subsequent eleven years, garnered themse...

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zoomer.com /1 month ago

The Ultimate Canada Day “Songs of the Summer” Playlist

From the dawn of rock ’n’ roll to today, the world looks North for the season’s hottest dance tracks, best road-trip rockers and chill cottage classics The post The Ultimate Canada...

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writeoutloud.net /1 month ago

McDaid's Folk Club

PHOTO: McDaid's Folk Club in Midleton, Cork © FMF 2003....

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myscena.org /1 month ago

An Indigenous Playlist: Artists Select Their Favourite Tunes

In celebration of National Indigenous Peoples Day on June 21, La Scena Musicale presents the second edition of its Indigenous Playlist. We invited several Indigenous artists to sel...

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thejewishinsights.com /1 month ago

CanaDance! An Upbeat Dance Medley Featuring Canada’s Finest Talent

This action packed medley, “CanaDance,” showcases some of Canada’s finest talent in a nonstop dance experience that will keep you on your feet from start to finish...

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canadianbeats.ca /1 month ago

Meadows Music Festival 2026 – Day 1

Meadows Music Festival 2026 – Day 1 (of 2)May 29, 2026Fergus ON Now in its fourth year, the Meadows Music Festival had another amazing year! Not only showcasing great bands and goo...

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americansongwriter.com /1 month ago

4 Folk Songs That Defied Genre Expectations by Becoming No. 1 Hits

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indiedockmusicblog.co.uk /1 month ago

Bill Wood and The Woodies – Same Old Hurt

Canada has always been awkward territory for the rock and roll myth. Too polite, people say. Too sensible. And then someone like Bill Wood comes along and makes a complete nonsense...

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americana-uk.com /1 week ago

Classic Clips: Joni Mitchell “Coyote”, Gordon Lightfoot’s home, 1975

No doubt some really clued up expert on the Rolling Thunder Revue can pinpoint the actual evening that this clip comes from, but enough to say that it is footage captured whilst Jo...

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canadianbeats.ca /1 month ago

David James Allen shares “The Moonlight Waltz”

Canadian alt-country auteur DAVID JAMES ALLEN shares “The Moonlight Waltz” from upcoming Jubilation Potpourri LP As anticipation builds toward the release of David James Allen‘s up...

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myscena.org /1 month ago

La Scena Musicale’’s Summer Festival Picks

Alberta and British Columbia by Hal Kowalewski BANFF CENTRE SUMMER ARTS FESTIVAL The Banff Centre Summer Arts Festival, in Banff, Alta., is one of the largest off-season events in...

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exclaim.ca /2 weeks ago

Canada Is Now Eligible for Eurovision

Thanks to Mark Carney's critical budget allotments last year, it's official: Canada is now eligible to enter the annual Eurovision Song

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americana-uk.com /1 month ago

For The Sake Of The Song: Blue Rodeo “5 Days In May”

Blue Rodeo, veterans of the americana scene for over forty years, have several songs in their vast catalogue that remain perennial fan favourites; 5 Days In May is one such song. T...

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americansongwriter.com /3 weeks ago

3 Forgotten Folk Albums From the 1970s That Will Blow Your Mind

Meic Stevens yn Eisteddfod Wrecsam, 2011 Photo via Wikimedia Commons/Llywelyn2000 These forgotten folk albums from the 1970s are essential listening for anyone who wants an authent...

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eartothegroundmusic.co /3 weeks ago

Three outstanding new indie folk tunes that will have you wanting to cozy up with a good book and a cup of tea

Jason Piquette – “Aspen”-There’s something about Jason Piquette’s whispery vocal style that makes this song feel insanely cozy. The easy going acoustic guitar work here sets a love...

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americansongwriter.com /1 month ago

3 Forgotten Folk Songs That Embodied the Spirit of the Vietnam War Protest Era

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americansongwriter.com /1 month ago

3 Singers That Dominated the Folk Revival of the 60s (And Made Music History)

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americansongwriter.com /1 month ago

3 Singers That Dominated the Folk Revival of the 60s (And Made Music History)

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globalnews.ca /1 month ago

Who’s playing on Canada Day? Here’s the national noon ceremony lineup

Audiences can expect 'a deeply Canadian experience, punctuated by musical performances, dance numbers, inspiring personal accounts and special guest appearances.'

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exclaim.ca /1 month ago

BC's Mission Folk Festival Gets Tanika Charles, Blue Moon Marquee, the Fugitives for 2026 Lineup

BC's Mission Folk Festival has unveiled the lineup for its upcoming 2026 edition, which is running from July 24 to 26 at Fraser River

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