by Sheldon Birnie
Here we go again, friends. It’s time to hit the Highway and head north to Bird’s Hill for the 40th annual Winnipeg Folk Festival. Continue reading “Hillbilly Highway – Hitting the Highway to Bird’s Hill”
Zach’s Top 3 Picks for Winnipeg Folk Festival
Intrepid Assistant Editor Zach Fleisher outlines his Top 3 Picks for this Weekend’s Winnipeg Folk Festival. Look for his coverage of “The Good, the Bad, and the Folked” over the course of the Festival. Continue reading “Zach’s Top 3 Picks for Winnipeg Folk Festival”
Danny Michel brings eclectic mix to Folk Festival mainstage
by Isaac Würmann
The Caribbean waters and dense rainforests of Belize may seem like a dramatic departure from the rugged northern landscapes of Canada, but that’s exactly where Ontario-born musician Danny Michel went to record his latest album. Black Birds Are Dancing Over Me, which was recorded exclusively in Belize and features the Belizean music group the Garifuna Collective, is an equally dramatic departure from the sounds of some of Michel’s earlier albums. Continue reading “Danny Michel brings eclectic mix to Folk Festival mainstage”
Stephen Fearing – Between Hurricanes
When you’re considered one of the best in your field, like Stephen Fearing, expectations are much higher, perhaps unfairly so. Continue reading “Stephen Fearing – Between Hurricanes”
From Giants – This Burden is Light
From Giants’ new EP This Burden is Light is another addition to the growing body of excellent Manitoba folk. Continue reading “From Giants – This Burden is Light”
James Blake – Overgrown
Post-dubstep is a somewhat nebulous label that has been applied to sounds as disparate as brostep to revivalist UK garage. Continue reading “James Blake – Overgrown”
The Burning Hell – People
The latest from hyperactive pop troubadours is a treat, both for longtime fans or those who are new to the band. Continue reading “The Burning Hell – People”
Winnipeg Folk Fest Young Performers – Ila Barker
by Martyna Turczynowicz
Ila Barker is a young artist emerging on the Canadian Folk scene. Her music is lyrical, soulful accompanied by guitar. Ila will be releasing her first album on July 10th at Folk Fest. Stylus sat down with Ila to talk about her experience with the Galaxie Young Performers Program and Folk Fest. Continue reading “Winnipeg Folk Fest Young Performers – Ila Barker”
A Tribe Called Red :: Sound providers for a new generation
by Harrison Samphir
“First Nations music” is a nebulous term. Who and what does it represent? Continue reading “A Tribe Called Red :: Sound providers for a new generation”
Weekenders – 07/04 – 07/08
Hot fun in the Summertime! Let’s get out & see some music, friends! Continue reading “Weekenders – 07/04 – 07/08”