Episode 68 · · 31:50
In this week's episode, Rosalyn chats with Jennifer Roe, the Executive Director of Folk Alliance International. They talk in depth about the organization's initiatives, including the...
Episode 67 · · 25:22
In this week’s episode, Rosalyn chats with Andrew Karis, Associate Director of ACTRA RACS. Andrew discusses ACTRA RACS’s role in the music industry, the intricacies of neighboring ri...
Episode 66 · · 27:43
In this week’s episode, Rosalyn speaks with Troy Greencorn about the growing impact of climate change on music festivals, with a focus on the Stan Rogers Folk Festival. Troy shares f...
Episode 65 · · 38:54
In this week’s episode, Rosalyn chats with music publicist Beth Cavanagh about the evolving world of music publicity. They dive into what makes an artist bio stand out, how to build ...
Episode 64 · · 26:39
This week, Rosalyn chats with Mohawk folk and soul artist Logan Staats. Logan reflects on some of the pivotal moments that have shaped his career, as well as his transformative time ...
Episode 63 · · 32:34
In this week’s episode, Rosalyn is joined by Tamara Lindeman of The Weather Station. Tamara reflects on how climate grief has shaped her music, a theme that emerged with her previous...
Episode 62 · · 33:53
In this week’s episode, Rosalyn chats with Devin Latimer, an organic chemist specializing in green chemistry and the Artistic Director of Trout Forest Music Festival. They explore ho...
Episode 61 · · 32:07
In this week's episode, Rosalyn catches up with Acadian singer-songwriter Lisa LeBlanc for a fun and wide-ranging conversation about what it means to put on a truly compelling show. ...
Episode 60 · · 31:06
In this week's episode, Rosalyn chats with multi-talented artist Tommyphyll. They discuss his journey as an Afrobeats innovator and his signature fusion of sounds, which he calls Afr...
Episode 59 · · 37:45
*WARNING: This episode touches on themes of mental health struggles and sexual assault. If these are sensitive subjects to you, please listen with care*In this week's episode, Rosaly...
Episode 58 · · 31:56
In this week's episode, Rosalyn chats with Joel Plaskett. Joel takes us deep into the making of his latest album, ‘One Real Reveal’ released in 2024. Drawing from his long and varied...
Episode 57 · · 34:52
In this week's episode, we chat with Elizabeth Rodriguez of OKAN. Elizabeth reflects on the profound impact of her African ancestry on their music and takes us through her journey fr...
Episode 56 · · 32:45
In this week's episode, we chat with James McKie and Stefan Read of Pressgang Mutiny, a Toronto-based sea shanty group. James and Stefan discuss the resurgence of sea shanties, their...
Episode 55 · · 27:03
In this week's episode, we chat with Spencer Shewen, the Artistic Director of the Mariposa Folk Festival. Spencer takes us through his journey into the music festival scene, sharing ...
Episode 54 · · 27:28
In this week's episode, we chat with Andrew Cash, President and CEO of the Canadian Independent Music Association (CIMA). Rosalyn and Andrew discuss CIMA’s role in advocating for the...
Episode 53 · · 32:57
Welcome back to the fourth season of Refolkus. In this week's episode, we chat with Michelle Allman-Esdaille, owner and sync agent at The Hook and Co, The Hook Sync Group and Sustain...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...