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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 *

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

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

Heather Feather: Remplis ton seau Release: July 31 It's ALMOST HERE! La version française of Heather Feather's folky, bluesy swing tune, "Fill Your Bucket", called "Remplis ton seau". About how we can choose to be happy and spread and share happiness through kindness. Remplis ton seau is the second tune from the upcoming French version of Heather's award-winning album Together (2025) about kindness, empathy, inclusion, and belonging. Learn the song and practice your English o

Sultans of String: El Bint El Shalabeya In honour of the United Nations designating July 12th as the International Day of Hope, Sultans of String and the Mississauga Symphony Orchestra (under the direction of Maestro Dennis Mastromonaco) are sharing this live video of “El Bint El Shalabeya” from Sultans of String’s REFUGE concert, featuring acclaimed Syrian-Canadian vocalist Leen Hamo. This arrangement is from the album REFUGE, a collaboration with over 30 musicians, includi

Big Branch Festival: Sept 11-13 2026 Sept 11-13, 2026 Fraser Lake Camp - Bancroft, ON The 7th annual Big Branch Festival brings Balfolk bands from France and Canada together for a weekend of music and social folk dancing tucked in the woods near Bancroft, ON, Sept 11-13, 2026! Join us for Balfolk music, song, and dance workshops, lots of jamming, and dancing late into the night to Bargainatt (FR), Duo Cam & Léon (FR), Malvenn (QC), and La Malène (FR). Click here for more info

Haliburton County Folk Society: 2026/2027 Concert Series The Haliburton County Folk Society is excited to announce their artist line-up for the 2026-2027 Concert Series. The upcoming series features Juno Award-winning and nominated artists, a range of genres, great original music and storytelling, and both well-established artists and up-and-comers who are just beginning to make their mark on the Canadian music scene. UPCOMING SHOWS: Oct 3, 2026 - Kobo Town Nov 14, 2026 - Ir

In this week’s episode, we chat with multidisciplinary artist Ahmed Moneka. We discuss his journey from Iraq to Canada and how music has shaped both his life and his activism. Ahmed shares how he blends his Afro Sufi heritage with jazz, folk, and contemporary influences to tell stories of identity, migration, and resilience. We also discuss the power of music to build cultural connections, promote peace, and create space for love, belonging, and social change. Listen to Refol