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“For the past 20 years The Paddling Puppeteers have been touring Canada with their nature and history based musical puppet shows. In the early years the show was packed into a “Wiigwaas-Jiimaan” Ojibway style birch bark canoe and we traveled from show to show along the waterways of Ontario. “Honest Frankie the Frog’s Shoreline Review” has been a popular show ever since, a show all about the natural and cultural history of Ontario waterways with a message of nature stewardship. More recently our light hearted and humorous show “Plugging into Nature” is all about turning off the screen and getting outside to connect with nature and to promote mental and physical wellness. Our latest show “The Great Geo-Story” travels back in time featuring creatures from millions of years ago including the ever popular Wolly Mammoth! All of the shows are full of original sing-a-long songs, colourful puppets, string stories and more! After 20 years of performing at folk festivals, schools, libraries, museums, First Nations communities and provincial and national parks we feel like we are just getting started and can’t wait for our next show! We also offer puppet making, soap stone carving and nature game workshops and can even provide trees from our tree nursery as a “hands on” way to help care for our home the earth.” https://www.philandglen.com/paddling-puppeteers

"Shining a modern light on the roots of North American popular music, Patrick Brealey blends elements of folk, country, cabaret and blues, delivering lyrically driven songs with a uniquely powerful voice that harkens the crooners of early rock and roll. An agile vocalist, adept guitar picker and accomplished pianist, Brealey is a natural performer. Originally from Vancouver, he moved to Toronto in 2008, and was welcomed into the city's vibrant country and roots scene. [...]" Mariposa Folk Festival programme, 2009, p. 51

"Country music, Carly-Jo style, is upbeat positive, and empowering. Sisters from Burlington, Ontario, Carly and Jo, love to entertain […]. "What you get is what you see", their first single, from their self-titled debut album, sums up the Carly-Jo philosophy. Carly on piano, and Jo on guitar, united in powerful vocals that tell it like it is. [...]" Mariposa Folk Festival programme, 2009, p. 43

"Ronnie Douglas, who grew up on the Rama First Nationa reserve, has released two CD's the self-titled The Ronnie Douglas Blues Band and Big Brother, which feature blues classics and self-penned originals His voicce is a treasure with its raspy, 'I've lived this' timber, providing an intensity to his music. The Ronnie Douglas Blues Band performs regularly at festival stages througout Ontario and is featured nationally on Aboriginal Peoples Television Network's music series, "Rez Bluez"." Mariposa Folk Festival programme, 2009, p. 51

"Clay Eals, born July 21, 1951, lives in West Seattle, Washington, and has devoted his adult life to writing and publications as an author. His book, "Steve Goodman: Facing the Music," is the culmination of eight years of research and writing." http://clayeals.com/profile.asp

“Michael Emenau has worked professionally as a vibraphonist, composer, producer, and arranger for 25+ years playing such diverse genres as jazz, rock, drum&bass, salsa, techno, country, hindustani, gospel, baroque, klezmer and orchestral music. During this time he has recorded on over 150 CD’s, composed music for 7 films, toured internationally, and lived on 3 continents. As a recording artist, he has released a series of highly acclaimed solo CD’s on boutique record labels: Hearts of Space, Daikini, Lucky Bear and Six Degree’s records. A few of many notable venues where he has performed range from Carnegie Hall, Philharmonie de Paris to the Knitting Factory and the Boom Festival. As a vibraphonist Michael has performed and recorded with such artists as Daniel Humair, Barry Finnerty, Paul Jackson, UFO, Benoît Charest, Dred Scott, Karen Young, Jimmy and Chet Doxas, and is a co-founder of the multiple award-winning San Francisco based “Jazz Mafia”. Currently Michael performs as a member of Benoît Charest’s touring ensemble “Les Triplettes de Belleville” as well his own Jazz/Americana group “Sussex” which he co-leads with CFMA singer of the year Rob Lutes. Michael is the creator of the music education/ear training App (Easy Music) selected as “iTunes Editors Choice “Best New APP” for iTunes/App Store Worldwide” as well as “Top 10 Apps of 2016”.” http://www.mnomusic.com/

“The Fitzgerald Sisters are renowned for their high-energy fiddling, jaw-dropping step dancing and the winning way they connect with audiences of all ages. These siblings from just outside the Ottawa Valley are animated and generous performers with a polished, action-packed show. And for good measure, they will even step-dance and fiddle at the same time.” https://www.orilliamatters.com/local-news/new-additions-join-star-studded-mariposa-folk-festival-lineup-900793

"Toronto native Kevin Fox is a recognized voice in the world of contemporary a cappella. For the last 11 years he has toured the globe with the Grammy-winning supergroup The Swingles, following on the heels of his nine-year stint with Toronto’s Juno-nominated vocal band Cadence." https://therealgroup.se/kevin#:~:text=Kevin%20Fox%20(UK)&text=He%20serves%20as%20Artistic%20Director,programme%20Sing%3A%20Ultimate%20A%20Cappella.&text=international%20festivals%20including%20the%20Ontario,the%20ICCAs%2C%20and%20Europa%20Cantat.

“Madison Galloway is an emerging voice in Canadian roots music. With her signature blend of rock, folk, and blues, she takes the stage with guitar, harmonica, and a driving band, charming audiences with her catchy original tunes and soulful voice in a high-energy show. Born and raised in small town Fergus, Ontario, 22-year-old Madison Galloway infuses her music with rustic, earthy tones, reaching back to pay homage to the great artists of the past while forging a sound all her own; at times gritty and groovy, and others sweet and sunny.” https://www.madisongalloway.com/about

“Led by fiddling wiz Gordie “Crazylegs” MacKeeman, the roots quartet features all-star pickers and singers, with everything from down-home country to reckless rockabilly to intricate bluegrass.” https://gordiemackeeman.com/site/

Hard Ryde is a Canadian bluegrass band comprised of "Doug DeBoer (guitar and vocals), Will Meadows (mandolin and vocals), Rich Koop (bass), Nathan Smith (fiddle), and Marc Roy (guitar and vocals)." Mariposa Festival Program, 2011, p.47

"Jabulani is a Zulu word meaning "we are happy". […] Jabulani has been writing and performing unique South African music for several years now. The music embraces the many styles and rhythms of the region, with  a strong leaning toward the Zulu "Maskande" guitar style. After numberous musical collaboratives, the sound of Jabulani has matured, and is now a tight melodic group that sings both in English and Zulu. Jabulani founder Brian Litvin, originally from Johannesburg in South Africa, Mafata Lemphane from Lesotho on bass guitar and vocals, and George Morellato on percussion and vocals. Also accompanying the band with frequent guest appearances is the multi-talents, South African singer, percussionist, actor and dancer, Welcome Nkosi." Mariposa Folk Festival programme, 2009, p. 47

Jerry Leger and his longtime backing band, The Situation (James McKie, Dan Mock, Kyle Sullivan). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jerry_Leger

"The Weakerthans is an award-wining and Juno nominated Canadian indie folk-rock band from Winnipeg, Manitoba." The band collaborated with Jim Bryson for the album "The Falcon Lake Incident in 2010". Bryson is a singer-songwriter and performer. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Weakerthans

“The band led by John McDermott, is comprised of a group of talented professional musicians who have performed and toured throughout the world entertaining live audiences.” https://thejmb.com/home

“Born and raised in Peterborough, Ontario, pianist/singer-songwriter Michael Johnston is one of Canada's best-loved musicians, bringing genuine warmth and enthusiasm to the stage and studio. Michael’s 2016 album, The Bound Of The Red Deer, is a collaboration with Mercury Prize-Nominee King Creosote. Based around the piano and acoustic guitar, the recording is “richly ambient and elegaic” (Montreal Gazette) and a “record that will haunt you, inspire you and bring you joy” (Belleville Intelligencer). Michael played a central role in the music for acclaimed 2017 film, Maudie, contributing piano, accordion, organ and keyboard to the soundtrack by Michael Timmins. Michael co-wrote and co-produced a seasonal EP, Decemberly: a duo piano and voice recording with long-time friend Suzie Ungerleider (Oh Susanna) released in November 2018. Michael has toured, written and recorded with Juno-winning roots group Skydiggers since 2006. He co-wrote one of their most popular songs, Hello Beautiful Life. Michael is also a member of Scottish-Canadian supergroup The Burns Unit. Formed at a songwriting retreat in rural Scotland, The Burns Unit released one album (voted #2 folk recording of 2011 by MOJO magazine) and performed songs co-written by Michael on the Jools Holland Show (BBC). A trusted collaborator, both on stage and in the studio, Michael has accompanied Cowboy Junkies, Blue Rodeo’s Jim Cuddy, musical-theatre star Ramin Karimloo (Les Miserables), Paul Langlois, Gord Sinclair and Rob Baker (from the Tragically Hip), as well as Scottish singer KT Tunstall. Michael has co-written songs with the likes of Chris Difford (Squeeze), Stephen Fearing (Blackie and The Rodeo Kings) and Emma Pollock (The Delgados) and recorded with producers Gary Louris (Jayhawks) and Joel Plaskett. Michael has contributed to over 50 recordings, as a musician and/or songwriter. As a producer, he co-wrote and arranged the only recordings by Taylor Mitchell, and co-produced the debut by Saidah Baba Talibah (daughter of Salome Bey, now known as SATE). Michael's solo debut, Curious Heart, drew nationwide acclaim upon its release a decade ago. Based around the piano, and an all-star band led by producer Don Kerr (Ron Sexsmith), the album became a quick favourite of CBC, and led to festival bookings across Canada.” https://www.kc-mj.band/about

Jojo is a francophone singer-songwriter, performer, and children's entertainer. She has won three awards from "Le gala des prix Trille Or" for best children's album and best children's entertainer. Mariposa Festival Program, 2011, p. 45

“Rev. Robert Jones, Sr. is a native Detroiter and an inspirational storyteller and musician celebrating the history, humor and power of American Roots music. His deep love for traditional African American and American traditional music is shared inlive performances that interweave timeless stories with original and traditional songs. For more than thirty years Robert has entertained and educated audiences of all ages in schools, colleges, libraries, union halls, prisons, churches and civil rights organizations. At the heart of his message is the belief that our cultural diversity tells a story that should celebrate, not just tolerate. Rev. Robert Jones makes his home in Detroit, Michigan but he performs throughout the United States, Canada and Europe. An award-winning multi-instrumentalist, he is accomplished on guitar, harmonica, mandolin, banjo, fiddle and ukulele. He has recorded six albums of original and tradition songs. Robert is the former host of the award-winning radio programs “Blues from the Lowlands” (https://wdet.org/2019/12/10/Robert-Jones-Is-on-a-Mission-to-Keep-the-Blues-Alive-in-Detroit/) and “Deep River” broadcast on Detroit Public Radio’s WDET-FM Detroit. He has taught music history courses at Wayne State University in Detroit, and he serves as a member of the affiliate faculty at Boston’s Berklee School of Music. Jones has taught and performed for a number of folk music organizations including the Ashokan Center, Summer Acoustic Music Week, Fiddle Hell, the Houston Folklore Society and more. In recent years Robert wrote, performed and recorded a one man show entitled “An Evening With Lead Belly”, and in recent years Robert has been a featured artist at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Museum (Springfield, IL), Rutherford B. Hayes Library (Fremont, OH) and Gerald R. Ford Library (Grand Rapids, MI). Robert is also a frequent performer and presenter for The Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village (Dearborn, MI). In 2018 Robert received a Kresge Arts Fellowship for Music Composition and Performance.” https://www.revrobertjones.com/

"His background is in folk, blues and rock. In the summer of 2012, he began performing at the Stan Rogers Folk Festival in Canso, Nova Scotia followed by the Mariposa Folk Festival in Ontario." http://ottawagrassrootsfestival.com/performer/russ-kelley/

“Ken Whiteley and The Beulah Band are creating exciting new music that is deeply rooted in traditional North American folk forms. You’ll hear echoes of blues, gospel, swing, string and jug band sounds. They are all outstanding and versatile instrumentalists and great harmony singers. And if anyone can match the youthful energy of his bandmates it is Ken Whiteley. It’s been 10 years since Ben Whiteley first began performing with his Dad, Canadian folk legend Ken Whiteley. This past winter they decided to share the producer role for Ken’s new cd and Ben began sharing his insight about where he thought his father’s work might best focus. That shaped a winter of songwriting with definite funky, folky elements. As spring returned, they began talking about who best to play this new material with. When they got together with banjoist extraordinaire, Frank Evans and fantastic fiddler, Rosalyn Dennett, not only did the arrangements come alive, but they found they had that most special of things – a marvelous, 3 part vocal blend. And so was born Ken Whiteley and The Beulah Band!” https://ottawagrassrootsfestival.com/performer/ken-whiteley-and-the-beulah-band/

"From the Annapolis Valley of Nova Scotia, Canada, brothers Allan Spinney, on guitar and vocals and Rick Spinney on banjo and vocals, debuted their band in 1991. Known as Canada’s International Bluegrass Band, they featured a tight brother duet vocal style that was immediately recognized for its energetic and distinctive sound." https://www.spinneybrothers.com/

"Tio Chorinho is the first ensemble in Canada dedicated to performing Brazilian choro music. Founded over a decade ago, the group performs frequently throughout Toronto and southern Ontario, and has also toured parts of the US (California, Michigan, Maryland). The group’s debut album "Chora Brazil," earned two Canadian Folk Music Awards nominations (World Music Album of the Year and Instrumental Group of the Year) and was described by Wholenote Magazine as “an absolute delight from start to finish…a terrific debut CD; play it on a grey day and your room will be filled with sunshine!” ... The group features Carlinhos Cardozo (cavaquinho), Maninho Costa (percussion), Milos Popovic (accordion), Eric Stein (mandolin), and Andre Valerio (7-string guitar)." https://www.tiochorinho.com/about

Alyssia Wright  is a Canadian cellist, vocalist, songwriter, composer, educator, writer, activist, and advocate, from Toronto who is currently based in Barrie, Ontario. http://alyssawright.com/

“a 6 person, high energy, Canadian Zydeco band, based in Southern Ontario. Winning over enthusiastic crowds with an energetic blend of contemporary and traditional Zydeco, LZ has created a unique take on Louisiana's most exciting musical export, in all it's toe-tapping, hip-shaking glory.”

"The Hellenic Heritage Foundation Greek Canadian Archives (HHF GCA) grew out of the Greek Canadian History Project (GCHP)—a joint initiative launched by Athanasios (Sakis) Gekas and Christopher Grafos in 2012. The GHCP’s mission was to preserve and facilitate access to historical materials illuminating aspects of Greek immigrants’ varied experiences in Canada.

Over the next decade, Gekas, Grafos, Kali Petropoulos (the GCHP’s Public Relations Coordinator), and dozens of community volunteers organized memorable events, exhibitions, and historical walks. The project’s success inspired further investment. On September 22, 2021, York University announced that it had received a $1.4-million gift from the Hellenic Heritage Foundation to aid in preserving, cataloguing, digitizing, and teaching Greek Canadian history. The GCHP acquired a new name, and the HHF GCA was born." https://www.yorku.ca/research/project/hhfgca/history/