Episode 72 · · 30:53
In this week's episode, we chat to Mark Steiner, founder of GigSalad. We get into his path through the music industry, from working as a booking agent to creating GigSalad.Drawing fr...
Episode 71 · · 22:09
In this episode, we dive into a grounded conversation with Guatemalan singer-songwriter Paula Sofía, exploring how she balances her work as both a performing artist and a leader in t...
Episode 70 · · 32:01
In this episode, we sit down with Lisa La Rocca, a dynamic leader in the Canadian music scene, to explore her career across music, event production, and community building. From her ...
Episode 69 · · 27:00
Welcome back to the fifth season of Refolkus. In this week's episode, we chat with artist Daniel Lew about how a life-changing hearing loss at 13 reshaped his relationship with music...
Episode 68 · · 32:19
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 · · 25:51
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 · · 28:12
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 · · 39:23
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 · · 27:08
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 · · 33:03
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 · · 34:22
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 · · 32:36
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 · · 31:35
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 · · 38:15
*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 · · 32:25
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 · · 35:21
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 · · 33:14
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 · · 27:32
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 · · 27:57
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 · · 33:26
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...