"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
“Annabelle Chvostek is a Canadian singer-songwriter, composer and producer whose musical achievements range from folk to jazz to indie pop. Her latest album String of Pearls is a cross-cultural collaboration between Canadian and Uruguayan musicians that pushes the boundaries between the worlds of Folk and Swing, evoking the grittiness of 1930s tango, Berlin cabaret and Hot Club Jazz.” https://annabellechvostek.bandcamp.com/
Canadian singer-songwriter who's song styles range from folk to jazz-inspired rock; writing more than 350 songs on 34 albums over a 50 year career, with 22 albums receiving a Canadian gold or platinum certification as of 2018.
“Adam Cohen (born September 18, 1972) is a Canadian singer-songwriter. As a recording artist, he has released four major label albums, three in English and one in French. His album We Go Home was released on September 15, 2014. Currently residing in Los Angeles, he is also part of the pop-rock band Low Millions from California. He is the son of singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen, and also the ambassador of the Cohen family to art exhibits of Leonard Cohen Art, attending and doing press and media for openings around the world for his father's paintings and drawings. “
"The influence of Johnny Clegg transcends his joyful fusion of Western pop and African Zulu rhythms. Musical activism has made him one of South Africa’s most celebrated sons, and an inspiration around the world." http://sonicmoremusic.wordpress.com/2012/03/26/billy-bragg-and-johnny-clegg-added-to-the-2012-mariposa-folk-festival-line-up/
“Toronto songwriter Joshua Cockerill found his country roots growing up in Alberta. After moving to Toronto, he took to writing and performing alternative country music, reflecting his western pride with an eastern big-city sensibility. After kicking around the local music scene for a few years, Cockerill formed his own group, and has since performed alongside Serena Ryder, NQ Arbuckle, Justin Rutledge, Russell DeCarle, Ian Tyson, David Francey, and the Beauties.” http://www.thewalleye.ca/the-joshua-cockerill-band-returns-to-black-pirates-pub/
“Rosanne Millicent "Rose" Cousins is a Canadian folk-pop singer-songwriter. Born and raised in Prince Edward Island, she is currently based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. [...] Cousins won a Canadian Folk Music Award for Contemporary Singer of the Year in 2012, and her 2012 CD We Have Made a Spark won the 2013 Juno Award as best Solo Roots & Traditional Album of the Year. Cousins' 2017 album Natural Conclusion was nominated for a 2018 Grammy Award. Cousins won a second JUNO award in 2021 for Contemporary Roots Album of the Year with her release 'Bravado'.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rose_Cousins
“Anthony da Costa (born 1991 in Bronx, NY) is an American singer-songwriter based in Nashville, TN. He has been writing and performing original material since he was 13 years old. He names Ryan Adams, Dan Bern, and Bob Dylan as some of his biggest songwriting influences. He attended Columbia University and graduated with a bachelor's degree in ancient Greek and Roman history in 2013. In 2016, Anthony released his latest solo album, "Da Costa," which was self-produced and features Aaron Lee Tasjan, Devon Sproule, and members of Ben Kweller, Eric Johnson and Okkervil River. Anthony is also an in-demand live and session guitarist, having toured with Aoife O'Donovan of Crooked Still, Jimmy LaFave, Joy Williams, the Grammy-award-winning songwriter Sarah Jarosz, and two-time IBMA Guitar Player of the Year Molly Tuttle.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anthony_da_Costa
Danny Michel and The Magnificent Seven
"Having lived on the road for more than twelve years, Darlene's music has evolved into a high art seasoned with styles ranging from European, Gypsy, and First Nations, to the roots of American folk music. Her vibrant and expressive style reveals a well-traveled performer whose music is imbued with an infective sense of spirit and joie de vivre that brings traditional and original music to life. With stories of characters along the roads, Darlene's rich, strong voice evokes a different character with every tale." Mariposa Folk Festival programme, 2009, p.45
"De Temps Antan was founded in 2003 by three former members of La Bottine Souriante , Éric Beaudry, Pierre-Luc Dupuis and André Brunet . In 2017, André Brunet left the formation by joining Le Vent du Nord , David Boulanger then replaced him. In 2008, the trio participated in the recording of the album Mesdames et Messieurs! of the group Le Vent du Nord, which aroused in the musicians a desire to push the collaboration further. Thus, in 2016, the two formations - under the collective name SOLO - created a show offering pieces from their respective repertoire as well as new compositions. Following the success of the tours, the bands recorded an album from this project called: Our SOLO album , which went on sale on November 1 , 2018 and won the Félix for Album of the Year - Traditional 2019 at L' ADISQ . They notably presented the show at the prestigious Carnegie Hall." https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/De_Temps_Antan
"This folk and roots trio have played everything from the Winnepg Folk Festival to a packed room in Toronto's iconic Cameria House. Raven Sheilds and Bri Salmena write the songs and play guitar, and Aaron Comeau backes them up with all the other intruments." (2012 MFF programme booklet)
"Conjunto Chappottín, also known as Chappottín y sus Estrellas, is a Cuban son conjunto from Havana. It was founded in 1950 by trumpeter Félix Chappottín, pianist Lilí Martínez, singer Miguelito Cuní and other members of Arsenio Rodríguez's conjunto, which was partially disbanded after his departure to the USA. Currently, the group is directed by Jesús Ángel Chappottín Coto, the grandson of Félix Chappottín. Curent members: Jesús Ángel Chappottín Coto: trumpet, musical director, Miguel Arcángel Conill Hernández (Miguelito Cuní Jr.): singer and percussion, Ángel Remigio Laborí Hernández: piano, Francisco Vasallo Labrada: tumba, Eduardo Antonio Canas Oliva: percussion, Manuel Guará Colás: trumpet, Gregorio Martínez Pedroso: trumpet, Roberto Ortega Oviedo: trumpet, José Lussón Bueno: singer, Eduardo Font Paniagua: singer, Eduardo Sandoval Nobregas: singer." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conjunto_Chappott%C3%ADn
"Shane Cook is a Canadian violinist.[1] He is a long-time member of the celtic fusion ensemble Bowfire,[2] and is a past Canadian Grand Master fiddler and U.S. National Fiddle Champion. His musical career has taken him to tour across Canada, the United States, Mexico, Germany, England, China and Taiwan." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shane_Cook
“Rita Coolidge is an American recording artist. During the 1970s and 1980s, her songs were on Billboard magazine's pop, country, adult contemporary, and jazz charts, and she won two Grammy Awards with fellow musician and then-husband Kris Kristofferson.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rita_Coolidge
The Mariposa Folk Festival has become Paul Court’s way of celebrating his birthday. The Orillia artist turned 66 on July 4. Being involved in the arts community, and volunteering with the festival, he sees many of his friends at the festival every year. Seems like a convenient time to celebrate the big day. “It’s become a tradition,” he said. “They wish me a happy birthday on social media and say they’ll buy me a beer at Mariposa.” http://www.orilliamatters.com/local-news/mariposa-means-different-things-to-different-people-978839
“Adrian James "A.J." Croce (born September 28, 1971) is an American singer-songwriter. He is the son of Ingrid Croce and Jim Croce.” Genres includes pop, rock, blues, and country. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A._J._Croce
“Benjamin Dakota Rogers is a composer, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist. His sound is hard-driving powerful folk, with a contemporary edge.” https://www.benjamindakotarogers.com/
A Canadian first Nations woman who was forcibly adopted without the consent of her mother in the adoption program known as the Sixties Scoop. A novelist whose first book, Bearskin Diary, was published in 2015, with her second, Bone Black, being published in 2019.
"Guy Davis (born May 12, 1952) is an American blues guitarist, banjo player, and actor, Grammy award nominee in 2017 for the best traditional blues album of the year, won by the Rolling Stones." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guy_Davis_(musician)
“Jason Robert Collett is a Toronto-based Canadian singer-songwriter. He has released six solo studio albums, and is a former member of Broken Social Scene.” Genres include alt-country and indie rock. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jason_Collett
“Trinidad born author and storyteller Rita Cox has received the Order of Canada for her active role in promoting storytelling, multicultural education and literacy. Rita opens the enchanting world of books to her listeners by weaving together the oral and written word, providing the tools for lifelong love of reading and telling.” https://mariposaintheschools.ca/mits-artists/rita-cox/
“Ivan E. Coyote is a Canadian spoken word performer, writer, and LGBT advocate. Coyote has won many accolades for their collections of short stories, novels, and films. They also visit schools to tell stories and give writing workshops. [...] Coyote is non-binary and uses singular they pronouns. Many of Coyote's stories are about gender, identity, and social justice. Coyote currently resides in Vancouver, British Columbia.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivan_Coyote
"Joe Crookston is an American folk singer from Randolph, Ohio. As of February 2023, he has released four albums and one EP (Chapter) on the Milagrito Records label: 2004's "Fall Down as the Rain", 2008's "Able Baker Charlie & Dog", 2011's "Darkling & the BlueBird Jubilee", 2014's "Georgia I'm Here", and 2023's "NINE BECOMES ONE chapter 9 [start brave]" (February 19, 2023)" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Crookston
Adam Crossley, a full time singer songwriter since 2005, has written for TV and film, in addition to full-length albums. His music has been featured "on several Canadian shows as well as more popular productions such as (Law and Order Criminal Intent, Dancing with the Stars, Oprah, and The Simpsons). [His] song 'Beautiful World' reached the top five AC Billboard Charts in both Canada and The States." http://ontariocontact.ca/showcase-artists/adam-crossley
Amelia Curran is a Canadian singer-songwriter, guitarist, and record producer from St. John's, Newfoundland. She composes and produces indie, alternative country, and folk music. Curran has been the recipient of many awards, including a Juno award in 2010 for Roots and Traditional Album of the Year: Solo and a Canadian Folk Music Award for Artist of the Year. "She has co-founded "It's Mental", a grassroots community organization that focuses on the funding and sharing of knowledge on mental health realities and first aid mental health training to help safeguard communities, families, and friends." As well, she has produced and directed a CBC documentary on suicide and art within her community, called "Gone". http://www.ameliacurran.com/band
“Dala is a Canadian acoustic-folk two-piece musical group, made up by Sheila Carabine and Amanda Walther, both of Scarborough, Ontario.”
“MJ Dandeneau is a French Anishinaabe / Métis kwe born in Treaty 1 Territory (Winnipeg, MB). Her tours and studio work have literally taken her all over the globe and nationally recognized with recording awards such as Canadian JUNO, WCMA-Award & CFM-Award.” https://www.manitobamusic.com/mjdandeneau
"Cindy Doire is an award winning bilingual singer songwriter with a foot- loose wandering soul that has seen her living and performing in Canada, the United States, India, The United Kingdom, Europe and Mexico. Her first opus, "La Vie en Bleu" (Life in Blue), was released in 2007 and brought her great success. It earned her the Best Discovery Award at the Gala of the Prix Trille Or in 2009." http://cindydoire.com/bio
“Guitarist and vocalist Cécile Doo-Kingué is one of Montreal’s most electrifying guitarists, and a favourite of the city’s groove aficionados. Her bewitching, incomparable fretwork and deep, suave voice blends blues, soul and afro-folk to create a signature sound on which one can surf to the end of the world. Born first generation in New York to diplomat parents from the Cameroon, Cécile has lived in France, the United States, and is now at home in Montréal. This meeting of cultures is reflected in the eclecticism of her music – a world blues. She has dazzled with Montreal cult bands Dibondoko and Aliens, played or recorded with the Montréal Jubilation Choir, Bernard Purdie, Tricia Foster, Cindy Doire, Soul City, and United Steel Workers of Montréal to name but a few, and has opened for Manu Dibango and Youssou N’Dour.” https://thefestival.bc.ca/artists/cecile-doo-kingue/
"Luke Doucet (born June 9, 1973) is a Canadian singer-songwriter and guitarist. He has written and performed as a solo artist and as a member of the indie rock band Veal and the folk rock band Whitehorse. In 2006 and 2011, Doucet was nominated for Juno Awards in the Adult Alternative Album of the Year category for his albums, Broken (And Other Rogue States) and Steel City Trawler. " http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Luke_Doucet
“The Downchild Blues Band is a Canadian blues band, described by one reviewer as "the premier blues band in Canada". The band is still commonly known as the Downchild Blues Band, though the actual band name was shortened to "Downchild" in the early 1980s.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Downchild_Blues_Band
"Steph is an up-and-coming singer-songwriter who is playing Mariposa before her hometown crowd. […] Steph has just recorded her first full-length album titled Blackmail and Love Letters featuring 12 songs, 10 of them written by Dunn herself. Cutting across various musical lines, you could describe her album as folk, pop and country." Mariposa Folk Festival programme, 2009, p. 55
"Elephant Revival is a folk music group from Nederland, Colorado, formed in 2006. The band consists of Bonnie Paine, Bridget Law, Charlie Rose, Dango Rose, Daniel Rodriguez, and Darren Garvey. They refer to their style of music as "transcendental folk," because it transcends several musical categories and incorporates elements of Scottish/Celtic fiddle tunes, original folk pieces, traditional ballads, bluegrass, and indie rock. All members of the band are multi-instrumentalists and contribute vocals and to songwriting." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elephant_Revival
“For over thirty years DelGrosso has performed and written articles for Blues Revue, Living Blues, Mandolin Magazine, Frets, and Sing Out!, and he has published mandolin and guitar instruction books for Hal Leonard Pub. He has presented workshops across the Americas and Europe, earning him a Keeping the Blues Alive Award from the Blues Foundation in Memphis.” https://www.mandolinblues.com/press/RichBio2016.pdf
American-Canadian folk rock singer-songwriter, signed with Righteous Babe Record. She has won multiple aawards: a Grammy for best album package (Evolve), the Woman of Courage Award from the National Organization for Women, the Gay/Lesbian American Music Award for Female Artist of the Year, and the Woody Guthrie Award. A Feminist icon, she is a prominent activist who has performed at benefit concerts.
“Teresa Doyle is a vocal explorer with a lifelong passion for pushing the boundaries of her voice. She’s endlessly experimenting with new vocal colours, extended vocal techniques, and vocal textures from other cultures. Her exploration has taken her around the world singing with Kenyan farm women, a Japanese lute player, Tibetan overtone singers, Soca musicians from Tobago, improvisers in New York, South Indian yogis, traditional Gaelic singers from Ireland, and folk musicians from the Yukon Territory to the Blue Ridge Mountains. Her repertoire reflects her journey but is always firmly rooted in the Celtic music and stories of her native Prince Edward Island.” https://www.teresadoyle.com/about/
“Earle and Coffin were a Canadian blues and folk music duo from Newfoundland and Labrador, consisting of Nick Earle and Joe Coffin. They are most noted as two-time winners of the Canadian Folk Music Award for Young Performer of the Year, winning at the 12th Canadian Folk Music Awards in 2016 for their album Live at the Citadel House and at the 14th Canadian Folk Music Awards in 2018 for their EP A Day in July.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earle_and_Coffin
“Eh?! is the new collaborative fiddle-based trio of Emilyn Stam, James Stephens and Anne Lederman. Solidly rooted in traditional styles, Eh?! is dedicated to bridging the gap between traditional and contemporary Canadian folk music.” http://www.ehtunes.com/bio.htm
“Elliott BROOD is a Canadian three-piece, alternative country band formed in 2002 in Toronto, consisting of Mark Sasso on lead vocals, guitar, banjo, ukulele, harmonica, and kazoo, Casey Laforet on guitar, lead vocals, backing vocals, bass pedals, keys, and ukulele, and Stephen Pitkin on percussion, sampler, and backing vocals. The band's style has been categorized as "death country", "frontier rock", or "revival music".” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elliott_Brood
“Widely known as the lead singer and a founding member of multi-platinum country-roots group Prairie Oyster, Russell deCarle has spent the last decade as a solo artist, releasing three critically-acclaimed recordings.” https://stalbert.ca/events/calendar/arden-theatre/russell-decarle/
"Sid Dolgay, one of the founders of the Mariposa Folk Festival, played the mandicello in the group for a number of years." http://mariposafolk.com/tag/sid-dolgay/
“Douglas is a recipient of the Civitas award from Lakehead University for his work bringing Indigenous and non-Indigenous communities together through storytelling, and he is a founding member of the Mnjikaning Fish Fence Circle, that since 1993 has sought to protect and commemorate this sacred place.” https://creativenomadstudios.ca/blog/1414959414/storytelling-orillia-pays-tribute-to-world-storytelling-day-on-march-20
“Alan Thomas Doyle CM ONL (born May 17, 1969) is a Canadian musician and actor, best known as the lead singer of the Canadian folk rock band Great Big Sea.”
“Kathleen Margaret Edwards is a Canadian singer-songwriter and musician. Her 2002 debut album, Failer, contained the singles "Six O'Clock News" and "Hockey Skates". Her next two albums – Back to Me and Asking for Flowers – both made the Billboard 200 list and reached the top 10 of Billboard's Top Heatseekers chart.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kathleen_Edwards
“George Elliott Clarke, OC ONS is a Canadian poet, playwright and literary critic who served as the Poet Laureate of Toronto from 2012 to 2015 and as the 2016–2017 Canadian Parliamentary Poet Laureate. His work is known largely for its use of a vast range of literary and artistic traditions (both "high" and "low"), its lush physicality and its bold political substance. One of Canada's most illustrious poets, Clarke is also known for chronicling the experience and history of the Black Canadian communities of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, creating a cultural geography that he has coined "Africadia".”
"He is a multi-instrumentalist musician, singer-songwriter, producer, who won the Juno Award for World Music Album of the Year at the Juno Awards of 2015 with his first full-length and self-produced album, 500 Years of Night. Escamilla also won a Canadian Folk Music Award for World Music Solo Artist of the Year at the 10th Canadian Folk Music Awards in 2014." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Quique_Escamilla
"Tony Dekker is a Canadian singer and songwriter. Most noted as leader of the indie folk band Great Lake Swimmers, he has also released two solo albums." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Dekker
“Master percussionist, Senegalese-born singer-songwriter and performer Élage Diouf moved to Canada in 1996 to pursue a musical career that continues to grow and flourish today. A renowned star in his native Senegal, he officially made a name for himself in Canada in 2010 with his first solo album, Aksil (“welcome” in wolof). The album received numerous accolades, including a JUNO and a FELIX Award – both for Best World Music Album. Élage is also known for innumerable collaborations with a range of artists and companies, including a role as a featured performer in the world tour of Cirque de Soleil’s DELIRIUM in over 200 shows around the world. His music, a blend of folk, pop, world, blues and asiko, thrives at an artistic crossroads well travelled by renowned artists like Carlinhos Brown, Peter Gabriel and Andres Cepeda. The musicality of the wolof language explains his choice to sing mainly in his mother tongue.” https://thefestival.bc.ca/artists/elage-diouf/
“A kick-in-the-pants all girl rootsy trio. Delicious three part harmonies, washboard, fiddle guitar and uke accompany sassy songwriting and killer charm.” Featuring Lisa Olafson, Suzy Wilde, and Alison Porter. https://www.dirty-dishes.ca/
"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
"Maria Dunn is a Juno-winning Canadian songwriter and musician. She has been described as "an arrestingly powerful singer-songwriter who writes great historical and social commentary." A storyteller through song, her music blends Celtic folk with North American bluegrass and country influences." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maria_Dunn_(musician)
"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/
“Fast Romantics is a Canadian indie rock band based in Toronto, Ontario and originally formed in Calgary, Alberta.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fast_Romantics
"Fathead is a multiple Juno Award and Maple Blues award-winning Canadian blues band, founded by Al Lerman and originally formed with members Mike Fitzpatrick, Ted Leonard, John Mays and Bob Tunnoch." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fathead_(band)
Aengus Finn, born 31 January 1972, is a Canadian folk musician.
“Fortunate Ones is a Canadian indie folk duo from St. John's, Newfoundland, consisting of Andrew James O'Brien and Catherine Allan.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fortunate_Ones
Married musical couple. “For the past few years, the couple have been writing and performing together, heading out in their tour bus (one of many Eaglesmith has owned over the years) to play shows in hundreds of small towns and large cities across North America.” https://kawarthanow.com/2019/03/30/fred-eaglesmith-tif-ginn-market-hall/
“Lennie Gallant, CM is a Canadian singer-songwriter and instrumentalist from Prince Edward Island. His music crosses into the folk rock and country music genres, while celebrating the musical heritage of his home province.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lennie_Gallant
"George Gao is a Chinese-born erhu player and composer. […] In 1989, he was invited to North Korea to host the World Youth Festival and the Arts diploma. In 1991, he was admitted into The Royal Conservatory of Music and began studying piano and vocals. [...] Two years later, he became the first erhu instructor at the school, established the first erhu syllabus, and organized the first large erhu concert in Canada. [...] He tours the world frequently, performing in entertainment centers such as the United States, Canada, France, Japan, and China.Gao has performed with multiple orchestras as a soloist, including the Toronto Symphony Orchestra, National Arts Centre Orchestra, Edmonton Symphony Orchestra, Georgian Bay Symphony and I Musici de Montréal Chamber Orchestra. His most notable work is on the soundtrack of the television series Earth: Final Conflict. He has also performed with the Canada-based violin group Bowfire." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Gao_(erhu)
Terry Fallis is a Canadian writer and public relations consultant. Fallis is a two-time recipent of the Stephen Leacock Memorial Medal for Humour.
"Flashlight Radio burst on to the music scene when two childhood friends reunited. Suzy Wilde and Ben Whiteley grew up playing tag together backstage at folk festivals while their parents Nancy White and Ken Whiteley performed. They have combined their 'folky' roots with an 'indie' rock influence. Flashlight Radio's songs combined insightful lyrics, powerful music and beautiful melodies that compel the listener to sing along. [...]" Mariposa Folk Festival programme, 2009, p. 45
“In the summer of 2009, Fossen left his suburban nine-to-five job and moved into the heart of Vancouver's creative district with a clean slate, a guitar, and a non-existent financial plan. [...] For the next three years, Fossen would spend his days transforming busy street corners into peaceful listening stations, romantic piers into intimate stages, and his musical style into that of an endearing and engaging world-class entertainer—one sunny day at a time. In December of 2011, he released his Debut EP "Villains", which features a collection of songs from this period of immense artistic growth and personal development spent singing on the world's sidewalks. [...] Now residing in Canada's capital, he is presently in pre-production for the independent release of his first full length album—due out summer 2013.” https://es.jango.com/music/Mark+Fossen/_full_bio
“Jeffrey Foucault is an American songwriter and record producer from Whitewater, Wisconsin, United States, whose work marries the influence of American country, blues, rock 'n' roll, and folk music. He has released seven full-length solo albums under his own name and two full-band lyrical collaborations with poet Lisa Olstein, under the moniker Cold Satellite.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeffrey_Foucault
“David Francey is a Canadian folk singer-songwriter. He is the recipient of three Juno Awards and three Canadian Folk Music Awards.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/David_Francey
Gandalf Murphy and The Slambovian Circus of Dreams
The band's music is a form of folk rock and is sometimes described as "Hillbilly Pink Floyd,"[2] or "Punk Classical Hillbilly Floyd." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gandalf_Murphy_and_the_Slambovian_Circus_of_Dreams
Husband-and-wife duo (Jorge and Laura) based in the Greater Toronto Area. https://farrucas.net/about/
“Canadian roots music vet Rick Fines has had a long and storied career as one of the country’s hardest working musicians. He has toured across Canada countless times solo, as a duo or with a full band and has recorded over 14 albums and has been a guest on many others. Steeped in roots music, Rick Fines crafts a unique blend of warm-hearted blues, juke joint folk, and dockside soul that both embraces and defies the genres that influence him. As a veteran of the North American blues and folk circuits, he engages audiences with captivating songs, diverse guitar styling and his signature vocal growl. Rick’s career has seen him working in stellar collaboration and as a successful solo act. First gaining attention as part of the legendary Jackson Delta, he’s since released six solo albums, another with his own Rick Fines trio, and a critically acclaimed disc with fellow troubadour, Suzie Vinnick.” https://www.kemptvillelivemusicfestival.com/live-at-the-library/rick-fines
“Michael John Ford is a Canadian singer-songwriter, and a former member of Toronto band Moxy Früvous. [...] Ford and fellow Moxy Früvous member Murray Foster also perform as The Cocksure Lads, a faux-1960s British Invasion-style band.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mike_Ford_(musician)
"Jason Fowler is a highly respected Toronto singer/songwriter, session guitarist and producer.Jason is acknowledged as one of Canada’s most gifted guitarists, he also holds a degree in Classical Guitar Performance from McGill University.He has released six independent CDs under his own name and has played on over one-hundred albums." Additioinally, Fowler has composed music for film and television. http://jasonfowler.ca/bio
Free Spirit Dance is an activity run by Beth Whalen-McKean. "With 30 plus years experience in dance, music and theatre, she has developed a profound understanding of self expression and creativity, and combines it with her role as a therapist". Mariposa Festival Program, 2011, p. 46
"Julian Fauth is a Canadian blues pianist, singer and songwriter. Toronto Star stated that "he's been compared to Tom Waits and Bob Dylan, but blues singer-songwriter Julian Fauth is a true original." http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julian_Fauth
“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
Richard Flohil is a Canadian music promoter, publicist, former Mariposa Folk Festival artistic director and journalist based in Toronto. [...] Richard Flohil has been involved in the Canadian music industry for 60 years primarily as a publicist working with artists, usually in the early stages of their career. These have included k.d. lang, Shakura S’Aida, Good Lovelies, Moscow Apartment, Jadea Kelly, The Jerry Cans, Loreena McKennitt, Jenie Thai, Serena Ryder, T. Nile, Ariana Gillis, Alejandra Ribera, and Ani DiFranco. Other clients have included Ian Tyson, Long John Baldry, Prairie Oyster, Crash Test Dummies. He has handled Toronto "celebrity" publicity for Sir George Martin, Eric Idle, Alice Cooper, Billy Connolly, and Chuck D. As a concert promoter Flohil has promoted a wide variety of artists in many different Toronto venues. He presented the first Canadian appearances of Muddy Waters, BB King and Bobby Bland, Buddy Guy and The Chieftains. Other artists he has presented in concert include Miles Davis, Stephane Grappelli, Benny Goodman, Chuck Berry, John Prine, Steve Goodman, Ry Cooder, Long John Baldry, Maynard Ferguson, Leon Redbone, Honeyboy Edwards, Jeff Healey, and Ian Tyson. [...] Flohil co-managed Downchild Blues Band for several decades. [...] Richard Flohil is a regular workshop host and MC at festivals in Canada, such as the Mariposa Folk Festival, Edmonton Folk Festival, the Calgary Folk Music Festival, the Winnipeg Folk Festival, and the Hillside Festival.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_Flohil
"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.
"Angelique Francis is a Canadian blues singer from Ottawa, Ontario.[1] She is most noted as the winner of the Juno Award for Blues Album of the Year at the Juno Awards of 2023, for her album Long River." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angelique_Francis
“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
“Musician, composer, songwriter and music producer, Michele Gazich, is known for his trademark style on the violin. He has played in orchestras, chamber music groups, and with singer songwriters, and has performed his own songs in Europe and throughout the world. Appearing on more than fifty albums, he has performed with masters of folk, blues and alternative country from Eric Andersen, Mary Gauthier, Tom Russell, and John Hammond, to Michelle Shocked. Gazich has also composed the music scores for several films and live theatre productions, and has released several albums including Folk Rock (2012) with Massimo Priviero, and his Verso Damasco (2012).” https://mariposafolk.com/virtuoso-michele-gazich-perform-mariposa-2/
“The two-woman French Canadian folk band,. [...]. Kelly Lefaive and Joëlle Westman met in 2008 at the University of Toronto, while the two were studying jazz. Westman said the two of them were put into a combo, or small ensemble, together.[...] [They] didn’t start playing as a band until 2013 [...]. Lefaive grew up in the Georgian Bay area, while Westman is from the village of Tweed. When the pair first began writing songs, they wrote most of the music in Georgian Bay. Many of their early songs had to do with language, as Lefaive is Francophone and Westman is Anglophone. Both of them are bilingual and write songs in both French and English, often combine the two languages in one song.” https://inquinte.ca/story/georgian-bay-band-a-hit-at-the-old-church
“Eliza Gilkyson is a Taos, New Mexico-based folk musician. She is the daughter of songwriter and folk musician Terry Gilkyson and his wife, Jane. Her brother is guitarist Tony Gilkyson, who played with the Los Angeles-based bands Lone Justice and X.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eliza_Gilkyson
“James Gordon is a Canadian singer-songwriter, known as a founding member of Tamarack. He has also released more than 20 solo albums. [...] He wrote the weekly song for the CBC Radio program Basic Black. He is proficient on a variety of instruments including guitar, piano, banjo and mandola. [...] He is a co-founder of Guelph's annual Hillside Festival and was its first creative director, from 1985 to 1988. He also founded (and was the artistic director of) the Canadian Songwriters' Festival, and was a board member of the Ontario Council of Folk Festivals. Gordon is active in arts-, civics-, and environment-related causes in the Guelph region, for which he was given the Guelph Mayor's Award in 2008.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Gordon_(Canadian_musician)
"Great Lake Swimmers is a Canadian folk rock band from Wainfleet, Ontario, and currently based in Toronto. The current touring line-up includes Tony Dekker on lead vocals, acoustic guitar and harmonica, Erik Arnesen on banjo, electric guitar and harmonium, Joshua Van Tassel on drums, Bret Higgins on upright bass and Miranda Mulholland on violin and backing vocals. Past members included Julie Fader on backing vocals, Sandro Perri on guitar, and Greg Millson and Colin Huebert on drums. The band's style has been compared to Red House Painters, Nick Drake, Iron & Wine and Neil Young, as well as Will Oldham (Bonnie "Prince" Billy) and Sufjan Stevens. Dekker has cited influences including Gram Parsons and Hank Williams." https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_Lake_Swimmers