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Building Community Through AlgomaTrad with Julie Schryer & Pat O'Gorman

Building Community Through AlgomaTrad with Julie Schryer & Pat O'Gorman

Episode 52 · · 30:32

In this week's episode of ReFolkUs, we chat with Julie Schryer and Pat O’Gorman, the Founders and Artistic Directors of AlgomaTrad and the recipients of the 2024 Estelle Klein Commun...

Finding Creative Balance with Kaeley Jade

Finding Creative Balance with Kaeley Jade

Episode 51 · · 31:06

In this week's episode of ReFolkUs, we chat with Kaeley Jade.We dive into her incredible journey from gigging at just 9 years old to becoming a recording and performing artist. She r...

Music in Community at the West End Cultural Centre with Jorge Requena Ramos

Music in Community at the West End Cultural Centre with Jorge Requena Ramos

Episode 50 · · 33:31

In this week's episode of ReFolkUs, we chat with Jorge Requena Ramos, Artistic Director of the West End Cultural Centre (WECC).Jorge takes us through the rich history and community i...

Creativity, Boundaries & Visual Aesthetic with Begonia

Creativity, Boundaries & Visual Aesthetic with Begonia

Episode 49 · · 35:52

In this week's episode of ReFolkUs, we chat with singer-songwriter Begonia.Begonia shares her unique approach to songwriting, revealing the inspiration behind her lyrics and how she ...

Building Equity for Women & Non-binary Music Workers with Robyn Stewart

Building Equity for Women & Non-binary Music Workers with Robyn Stewart

Episode 48 · · 35:36

In this week's episode of ReFolkUs, we chat with Robyn Stewart, the Executive Director of Women in Music Canada.Robyn delves into the crucial topics of equity within the music indust...

Demystifying Labels with Birthday Cake Records

Demystifying Labels with Birthday Cake Records

Episode 47 · · 37:03

In this week's episode of ReFolkUs, we chat with David Landreth, Co-Founder and COO of Birthday Cake Records, a Winnipeg-based record label, music publishing, and artist management c...

Demystifying Music Management with Amie Therrien

Demystifying Music Management with Amie Therrien

Episode 46 · · 37:02

In this week's episode of ReFolkUs, we chat with Amie Therrien, the Executive Director of Music Managers Forum Canada (MMF Canada).In this episode, Amie shares her journey as a music...

The Magic of House Concerts with Leonard Podolak

The Magic of House Concerts with Leonard Podolak

Episode 45 · · 26:59

In this week's episode of ReFolkUs, we chat with Leonard Podolak, the Co-Artistic/Executive Director of Home Routes/Chemin Chez Nous, Canada’s pioneering house concert circuit.In thi...

On the Air Pt. 3 - The Art of the Folk DJ with Tom Coxworth

On the Air Pt. 3 - The Art of the Folk DJ with Tom Coxworth

Episode 44 · · 28:51

In this week's episode of ReFolkUs, we chat with Tom Coxworth, producer and DJ of the ‘Folk Routes’ radio show on CKUA Radio in Calgary.Tom shares his expertise on conducting intervi...

Culinary Arts, Finance, and Starting a Music Festival with Daniel Desjarlais

Culinary Arts, Finance, and Starting a Music Festival with Daniel Desjarlais

Episode 43 · · 31:32

In this week's episode of ReFolkUs, we chat with Daniel Desjarlais.Daniel delves into the origins of the Sakawinow Music Festival, sharing the inspiration behind its creation and the...

Breaking into the UK Market with Terry O'Brien

Breaking into the UK Market with Terry O'Brien

Episode 42 · · 38:00

In this week's episode of ReFolkUs, we chat with Terry O’Brien, a key figure in the UK folk scene.Terry offers an in-depth overview of the current folk music landscape in the UK, hig...

On the Air Pt. 2 - The Power of Local Radio on Community with Kwende Kefentse

On the Air Pt. 2 - The Power of Local Radio on Community with Kwende Kefentse

Episode 41 · · 36:17

Today, we are excited to release the second episode of our series, ‘On the Air’, where we delve into the fascinating world of radio. This week, we chat to Kwende Kefentse, the Execut...

How To Secure Funding with Samantha Matusoff

How To Secure Funding with Samantha Matusoff

Episode 40 · · 25:33

In this week's episode, we sit down with grant writer and funding strategist, Samantha Matusoff. Samantha shares her extensive knowledge of securing grants for artists and songwriter...

On the Air Pt. 1 - Radio Promotion with Art Menius

On the Air Pt. 1 - Radio Promotion with Art Menius

Episode 39 · · 34:07

Today, we are releasing the first episode in our series, ‘On the Air’, where we explore the wonderful world of radio. In this week's episode, we chat with Art Menius about the specia...

Supporting Your Health Through Herbs with Sarah Jane Scouten

Supporting Your Health Through Herbs with Sarah Jane Scouten

Episode 38 · · 33:41

In this week's episode, we chat with folk artist and herbalist, Sarah Jane Scouten.Sarah Jane shares her philosophy on how musicians can achieve career longevity by prioritizing thei...

Working and Performing in the USA with Liana White

Working and Performing in the USA with Liana White

Episode 37 · · 32:10

In this week's episode, we chat with Liana White, the Executive Director of the Canadian National Office of the American Federation of Musicians of the United States and Canada, othe...

All Things Folk Alliance International with Jennifer Roe

All Things Folk Alliance International with Jennifer Roe

Episode 36 · · 34:54

Welcome back to the third season of ReFolkUs. In this week's episode, we chat with Jennifer Roe, the Executive Director of Folk Alliance International.Jennifer dives into all things ...

The Art of Booking Pt. 6 - Hillside Festival with Samir Baijal

The Art of Booking Pt. 6 - Hillside Festival with Samir Baijal

Episode 35 · · 23:10

Today, we are releasing the sixth episode in our series titled ‘The Art of Booking’ where we speak with Artistic Directors of music festivals from across Canada. In this week's episo...

Having Hard Conversations with Shakura S'Aida

Having Hard Conversations with Shakura S'Aida

Episode 34 · · 41:37

Today on ReFolkUs, we chat to Shakura S’Aida. Shakura goes into depth on how she navigates having hard conversations within both a personal and business context and offers advice on ...

The Art of Booking Pt. 5 - Vancouver Island MusicFest with Doug Cox

The Art of Booking Pt. 5 - Vancouver Island MusicFest with Doug Cox

Episode 33 · · 34:30

Today, we are releasing the fifth episode in our series titled ‘The Art of Booking’ where we speak with Artistic Directors of music festivals from across Canada. In this week's episo...

Addressing Climate Justice with Luke Wallace

Addressing Climate Justice with Luke Wallace

Episode 32 · · 31:41

Today on ReFolkUs, we chat to Luke Wallace. Luke touches on the ways in which he incorporates climate justice into his music by inspiring others through messages of hope, unity, and ...

The Art of Booking Pt. 4 - Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival with Louis Robitaille

The Art of Booking Pt. 4 - Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival with Louis Robitaille

Episode 31 · · 25:13

Today, we are releasing the fourth episode in our series titled ‘The Art of Booking’ where we speak with Artistic Directors of music festivals from across Canada. In this week's epis...

In Conversation with Aysanabee

In Conversation with Aysanabee

Episode 30 · · 34:07

Today on ReFolkUs, we chat to Aysanabee. We discuss the incredible trajectory of his career — from his roots as a journalist to a fulltime music artist. He also delves into how he be...

The Art of Booking Pt. 3 - Summerfolk Music & Crafts Festival with James Keelaghan

The Art of Booking Pt. 3 - Summerfolk Music & Crafts Festival with James Keelaghan

Episode 29 · · 23:14

Today, we are releasing the third episode in our series titled ‘The Art of Booking’ where we speak with Artistic Directors of music festivals from across Canada. In this week's episo...

Identity & Creative Expression with Janice Jo Lee

Identity & Creative Expression with Janice Jo Lee

Episode 28 · · 41:32

Today on ReFolkUs, we chat to Janice Jo Lee about the interplay between identity and creativity. Janice discusses how her Korean identity informs the narrative of her creative expres...

The Art of Booking Pt. 2 - Folk On The Rocks with Carly McFadden

The Art of Booking Pt. 2 - Folk On The Rocks with Carly McFadden

Episode 27 · · 21:05

Today, we are releasing the second episode in our series titled ‘The Art of Booking’ where we speak with Artistic Directors of music festivals from across Canada. In this week's epis...

The Art of Booking Pt. 1 - Calgary Folk Festival with Kerry Clarke

The Art of Booking Pt. 1 - Calgary Folk Festival with Kerry Clarke

Episode 26 · · 30:19

We're excited to kick off the first episode in a series titled ‘The Art of Booking’ where we speak with Artistic Directors of music festivals from across Canada. In this week's episo...

Transcending Cultural Boundaries with Just Prince

Transcending Cultural Boundaries with Just Prince

Episode 25 · · 36:19

This week on ReFolkUs, we chat with Just Prince about his musical influences from both Eastern classical and Western music. Through his superb musicianship and artistry, he weaves th...

Reimagining A More Sustainable Music Industry with Barbra Lica

Reimagining A More Sustainable Music Industry with Barbra Lica

Episode 24 · · 44:08

In this week’s episode of ReFolkUs, we chat with Barbra Lica about the urgent need for a more sustainable music industry. Focusing on the value artists bring and the importance of pr...

Advice From An Entertainment Lawyer with Byron Pascoe

Advice From An Entertainment Lawyer with Byron Pascoe

Episode 23 · · 44:09

In this week’s episode of ReFolkUs, we chat to entertainment lawyer Byron Pascoe, a partner at Edwards Creative Law, about the world of entertainment law and the important role a law...