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We are very pleased to announce the showcase lineup for the 2026 Folk Canada Conference, taking place October 14-18, 2026 in Hamilton, Ontario! The 2026 Lineup includes an amazing mix of styles representing the wide breadth of talents that make up the Folk Music Community. 70+ artists performing in 16 different languages, will take the stage over what is sure to be an exciting week of development and discovery. The 2026 Official Showcase Lineup for the Folk Canada Conference

Close Kicks: Day Like This Close Kicks teamed up with longtime friend, Eli & The Straw Man, to create a minimalist but repetitive hook. It was written on a Saturday afternoon with two guitars and some old melodies. More friends arrived later to add that group feel. An energy was captured in the recording that captures the love of this long-term friendship. Click here for more info

C.C. Trubiak: Being Rich Northern Manitoba singer-songwriter C.C. Trubiak is pleased to share his latest single, "Being Rich," from his new independent album Jukebox in Exile. Rooted in traditional country and folk storytelling, the song reflects on the quiet wealth found in community, memory, and the people who shape our lives. Written in the aftermath of the 2025 wildfire evacuation that displaced his hometown of Flin Flon, Jukebox in Exile explores themes of home, resilien

Pete Moss: The Wood Wide Web The Wood Wide Web is a family folk album about trees, forests and community. It is inspired by recent research that has shown trees communicate, care for their young and share resources with different species. Which tree is the most like you? Can trees fall in love? Do trees yawn? We explore these questions and also consider: are trees a reminder of a cooperative spirit that exists deep within us all? The Wood Wide Web is available only in physic

Tom Wilson & Thompson Wilson @ Four Winds Music Fest Fundraiser An Exclusive Evening with Tom Wilson & Thompson Wilson Saturday, October 3rd | 6:00 p.m. Kimberly, Ontario We’re excited to invite you to a truly unforgettable evening in support of Four Winds Music Fest. Join Tom Wilson and Thompson Wilson for an intimate acoustic performance in a stunning heritage barn in Kimberley, Ontario. This isn’t just another concert—it’s a rare opportunity to experience two incredible m

Moneka Arabic Jazz & Zale Seck @ Adelaide Hall Presented by in·summer & The Global South Saturday, August 8 Adelaide Hall - Toronto, ON Doors 7:00 pm - Music 7:30 pm Juno-nominated Ahmed Moneka draws on his Afro Sufi heritage to deliver a joyful and transcendent mix of African grooves and Arabic folk melodies, informed by contemporary funk, soul and jazz. Ahmed first arrived in Toronto in 2015 from Iraq. Now, reflecting on this journey as an actor, activist and musician, he l

James Leclaire & Matt Gower @ Stray Dog Brewing James Leclaire & Matt Gower Friday, August 7, 2026 - 8:00 pm - Stray Dog Brewing - Ottawa, ON Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 at the door. James Leclaire is a Canadian-based singer-songwriter who mixes folk, rock, classic country, roots, and blues to conjure up his own unique style of storytelling. Matt Gower is a Hard Folk singer-songwriter from Ottawa, Ontario. Over the years, Matt has embodied the folk tradition by blendin

Dana Sipos: Golden Molten Late Summer Tour Bringing her 2026 album Golden Molten out on the road again, Sipos will make her Edmonton Folk Festival debut alongside a slew of full band shows in Alberta and British Columbia. "Golden Molten is a healing record. I recommend you apply it therapeutically, soon." - Roots Canada Golden Molten Late Summer Tour 08.06 Unitarian Church, Valemount BC 08.08-09 Edmonton Folk Music Festival, Edmonton AB 08.10 High Line Tap Room, Calgary AB *

Voting is now open for the 2026 Folk Canada Board of Directors Election! Folk Canada members are invited to vote before the deadline of August 18, 2026. For 2026, there are 10 candidates vying for 3 board positions. The slate was selected from a competitive pool of applicants by the Folk Canada Nominations Committee, and approved by the Executive Committee. Directors will be elected by electronic ballot, and the results of the election will be ratified at this year’s Annual

In this week’s episode, we sit down with Ann MacKeigan, a media consultant and performance coach with over three decades of experience at CBC. Ann shares insights on how artists can frame and deliver their stories with confidence, including practical strategies for preparing for interviews, finding the human connection in every story, handling unexpected questions with honesty, and creating memorable moments that resonate with audiences. We also explore how thoughtful storyte