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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...