Canadian Folk

Canadian folk music is a genre characterized by its earthy, acoustic sound, often featuring a blend of traditional and contemporary elements. Typically, it showcases soothing vocal styles, introspective lyrics, and a focus on storytelling, accompanied by instruments like guitars, fiddles, and accordions. Emerging from the country's rich cultural heritage, Canadian folk music has its roots in traditional Celtic, French, and Indigenous influences. The genre gained popularity in the 1960s and 1970s, with artists drawing inspiration from the works of American folk musicians. Today, Canadian folk continues to thrive, reflecting the country's diverse cultural landscape and its relationship to genres like indie folk, roots rock, and Appalachian folk. Notable for its warm, introspective quality, Canadian folk often explores themes of identity, community, and the human experience, setting it apart from similar styles through its distinctive blend of tradition and innovation.

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Soleil soleil
Single - Released January 24, 2025

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AHI
Abigail Lapell
Aliocha Schneider
Andrew Sisk
Arielle Soucy
Belfountain
Ben Caplan
Beyries
Caroline Savoie
Cat Clyde
Catherine MacLellan
City and Colour
Còig
Dave Gunning
David Myles
Desiree Dawson
Digging Roots
Don Amero
Duke Street Turnaround
Dustin Bentall
Elisapie
Fortunate Ones
Genesis Ritchot
Geneviève Racette
Ginalina
Good Lovelies
Hillsburn
JF Robitaille
Jane's Party
Jazmina Tozer Three
Jean Leloup
Jenina MacGillivray
Jennifer Castle
Jesse Mac Cormack
Joey Landreth
Jonathan Roy
Joshua Haulli
Kaia Kater
Ken Yates
LALA HAYDEN
Le Vent du Nord
Lennie Gallant
Les Stroud
Lights
Lindi Ortega
Lisa LeBlanc
Madison Galloway
Madison Violet
Matt Andersen
Matt Holubowski
Michael Jerome Browne
Mo Kenney
Muskeg Mudsuck
Myriam Gendron
Nick Earle & The Reckless Hearts
Old Man Luedecke
Peter Pritchard
Port Cities
Reuben And The Dark
Rose Cousins
Ruth Moody
Safia Nolin
Sarah Neufeld
Scott MacLeod
Shari Ulrich
Spencer Burton
Splash'N Boots
Steel Cut Oats
Stephen Fearing
Suzie Vinnick
The Bros. Landreth
The East Pointers
The Kerplunks
The McMillan's Camp Boys
The Once
The Small Glories
Twin Bandit
Twin Flames
Vishtèn
Whitehorse
City and Colour
Lights
Aliocha Schneider
AHI
Jonathan Roy
Abigail Lapell
The East Pointers
Cat Clyde
Jean Leloup
Rose Cousins
Ruth Moody
Desiree Dawson
Twin Bandit
Elisapie
Good Lovelies
Jazmina Tozer Three
Safia Nolin
Ken Yates
David Myles
Reuben And The Dark
Lisa LeBlanc
Jesse Mac Cormack
Matt Holubowski
Beyries
Ben Caplan
Matt Andersen
Whitehorse
Lindi Ortega
The Bros. Landreth
Jennifer Castle
Kaia Kater
Genesis Ritchot
Lennie Gallant
Jane's Party
Joey Landreth
Mo Kenney
The Once
Le Vent du Nord
Caroline Savoie
Sarah Neufeld
Old Man Luedecke
Myriam Gendron
Fortunate Ones
Splash'N Boots
Nick Earle & The Reckless Hearts
The Small Glories
Catherine MacLellan
Geneviève Racette
Dave Gunning
Madison Violet
Còig
Suzie Vinnick
Port Cities
Hillsburn
Vishtèn
Don Amero
Digging Roots
Arielle Soucy
Spencer Burton
Peter Pritchard
JF Robitaille
Twin Flames
Belfountain
The Kerplunks
Les Stroud
Joshua Haulli
Madison Galloway
The McMillan's Camp Boys
Michael Jerome Browne
Ginalina
Stephen Fearing
Jenina MacGillivray
Steel Cut Oats
Scott MacLeod
Dustin Bentall
Shari Ulrich
LALA HAYDEN
Duke Street Turnaround
Andrew Sisk
Muskeg Mudsuck