The Acorn
(ON) - Intricate arrangements and euphoric melodies paint an electro-acoustic post card for lost souls.
Justin Adams and Juldeh Camara
(UK/Gambia) - Guitarist/producer Adams and griot master Camara create a rousing African-rock fusion with echoes of ancient blues.
Akron/Family
(USA) - These improvisational alt-folkers orchestrate epic, vintage otherworldly hymns around three-part harmonies.
Darol Anger, Mike Marshall & Väsen
(USA/Sweden) - Two virtuosos of American new music meet Sweden’s influential instrumental trio to push acoustic music boundaries.
Apostle of Hustle
(ON) - Broken Social Scene’s Andrew Whiteman builds polyrhythmic collages from re-imagined Cuban music, mambo, Americana and pop.
Arrested Development
(USA) - For 15 years, these pioneers of conscious rap and hip-hop have shaken the booties, hearts and minds of listeners across the globe.
Danny Barnes Acoustic Band
(USA) - An imaginative banjo player and his hot trio create unplugged bluegrass alchemy with a deep respect for traditions.
Bell Orchestre
(ON) - A textured chamber-pop orchestral group that shares members with Arcade Fire and the Luyas and borrows freely from post-rock, jazz and classical music.
Bellowhead
(UK) - This rousing, sharp-suited folk big band recounts colourful historical tales in a glorious multi-instrumental genre-blending mash-up.
Mark Berube and the Patriotic Few
(BC) - Beautifully-rendered stories, soaring harmonies, surprising twists in pace and style, and pure musicianship.
Glen Campbell
(USA) - This living legend is loved for his countrypolitan crooning, virtuosic guitar playing, witty banter and recordings that stand the test of time.
Hayes Carll
(USA) - Caustic and charming, irreverent and observant, this is Texas folk that will melt the hardest heart and heat up a roadhouse.
Jay Crocker
(AB) - A deftly woven, experimental pop/jazz trip with strong melodies, surreal lyrics and inspired instrumentation.
Amelia Curran
(NFLD) - Unpretentious, crisp and melodic songs that echo in your head as the lyrics resonate in your conscience.
Kat Danser
(AB) - Throwing down laidback rhythms and thought-provoking lyrics, this is music steeped in early blues traditions, backed by soulful lap slide guitar picking.
Steve Dawson
(BC) - Multi-instrumentalist, producer and musical chameleon brings his big ears, musical imagination and endless classy licks.
Decemberists
(USA) - Creative independent pop music that often utilizes elaborate song forms rooted in ancient languages, myths and imagery.
Deep Dark Woods
(SK) - Their timeless sound is built around raw emotion, beautiful vocals, strong harmonies and well thought out arrangements.
Dragon Fli Empire
(AB) - Classic, unadulterated down-to-earth hip hop with insightful and comedic lyrics.
Dry Branch Fire Squad
(USA) - For over 25 years, they’ve crafted ruggedly soulful bluegrass, fired up with biting satire and wry political commentary.
The Ebony Hillbillies
(USA) - Touted as "the last black string band in America” their 19th century string dance band sound is built on fiddles, banjo and washboard.
Alejandro Escovedo
(USA) - Original, gutsy and moving roots music from an artist whose musical incarnations range from punk rock to string quintets.
Esthero
(ON) - Her sound and captivating voice have been the thread that weaves jazz, funk and soul into an effortless ethereal melting pot since she emerged in the late ‘90s.
Ferron
(BC) - For 30 years, this acclaimed singer/songwriter has moved audiences with her commanding alto voice and mesmerizing, experiential lyrics.
Michael Bernard Fitzgerald
(AB) - An old soul who pens refreshing soul-infused pop songs.
Michael Franti and Spearhead
(USA) - His latest CD All Rebel Rockers further imbues Franti’s fiery protest music with seductive elements of dub and hook-infused soul.
Dick Gaughan
(UK) - This raconteur takes no prisoners with his vast repertoire, powerful voice and rapid-fire guitar-playing.
Gomez
(UK) - Mercury Prize winners create rootsy, quirky independent pop music that often incorporates psychedelic sounds, experimentation and loops.
Good Lovelies
(ON) - Armed with an arsenal of instruments and a repertoire of sassy, fun and sophisticated songs that borrow from by-gone eras.
Sarah Harmer
(ON) - Engaging, ageless urban folk and newgrass from an artist also known for her strong environmental convictions.
Jolie Holland
(USA) - Haunting, timeless simplicity from a writer with a singular vision who has been dubbed the ‘queen of indie teardrop ballads.’
Ray Wylie Hubbard
(USA) - This legendary Texas troubadour writes like he has the devil at his tail, the Good Lord in his heart, a saddlebag of poetry and a pistol in his boot.
Iron and Wine
(USA) - Sam Beam’s deeply affecting, lyrically-evocative songs range from quiet and haunting to driven and hook-laden.
Kid Koala
(QC) - He deftly weaves hip-hop beats, silent movie soundtracks, spoken word and scratch-created melodies into magical multi-track stories.
Labess
(QC) - Intriguing, festive songs that celebrate tolerance and freedom, drawing from flamenco, Cuban and North African music.
LeE HARVeY OsMOND
(ON) - Swampy, hypnotic ‘acid folk’ from Junkhouse’s Tom Wilson, plus co-conspirators from the Cowboy Junkies, the Skydiggers, and long-time folkie Brent Titcomb.
Luluc
(Australia) - The spare, austere beauty of this duo’s haunting, reflective music is based around un-amplified instruments and close harmonies.
Carolyn Mark
(BC) - You'll laugh. You'll cry. And laugh some more, at the lovely and talented country songstress’s bang-on ditties about humanity.
Loreena McKennitt
(ON) - Singer/composer, harpist and pianist whose soothing songs are grounded in Celtic and Middle Eastern music and influenced by literature.
Mekons
(UK/USA) - A 30-year tour de force with art school roots and multi-pronged connections to other bands; their sound blends a punk ethos with left wing politics, folk and minimalist country.
Mirah
(USA) - The oh-so-charming Yom Tov Zeitlyn’s candid musings are enveloped in sparse, organic music with an edge, punctuated by horns and strings.
Los Misioneros del Norte
(Mexico) - Contemporary accordion-centred Norteño dance music, influenced by syncopated Caribbean cumbias and salsa.
Mutabaruka
(Jamaica) - Heavy, deep words and beats from a world-renowned revolutionary dub and reggae poet.
Myrol
(AB) - Spine-tingling harmonies and down-home lyrics from this live-wire female roots/ country duo.
Pacifika
(BC) - Take a Peruvian-born singer steeped in flamenco and electronica, add a new wave and classically-influenced guitarist, mix in one dubwise bassist and voila! You have new groove-based global pop.
Steven Page
(ON) - Infamous Barenaked Ladies co-founder, guitarist and lead singer is loved for his dynamic performances, powerful tenor, quick wit and arsenal of clever songs.
PAPAGROOVE
(BC) - This 13-piece collective blasts out horn-based funk, R&B and Afrobeat, for a full-on dance party with a solid political message.
The Persuasions
(USA) - Five kids who sang in basements and street corners in the ‘60s are now the kings of a capella, infusing standards and covers with their harmonious soul, gospel and Motown sound in concert halls world-wide.
Ramblin' Ambassadors
(AB) - Surf, rockabilly and instrumental garage music with a twist: expect the occasional trumpet, sleigh bell percussion and loopy keyboard.
Justin Rutledge
(ON) - His haunting, literate stories are snapshots of ordinary people’s lives, delivered in a tearstained voice, with the subtle backing of his crack band.
The Sojourners
(BC) - Spine-tingling, multi-textured vocals from a trio who capture the spirit of soulful “old school” 1930s and ‘40s gospel recordings.
Mavis Staples
(USA) - For over fifty years, Mavis Staples has been an international treasure, working her vocal magic on the highways and byways of gospel, folk and soul music.
Tarhana
(Nederlands/Turkey) - The sounds of ancient cultures come to life: Sufi grooves, Gypsy melodies and North African rhythms.
The Tom Fun Orchestra
(NS) - Cape Breton’s idiosyncratic eight-piece ensemble creates frantic cross-genre barnburners featuring feverish horns and violins.
Umalali
(Central America) - An entrancing journey into the heart and soul of the Garifuna people, built around powerful female vocals, pounding rhythms and an African/Caribbean music meld.
Chad Van Gaalen
(AB) - A visual artist and musician, he creates beautiful melodies with intellectually playful arrangements.
Vishten
(PEI) - Embark on a centuries-long voyage with traditional music, fiery fiddling, step dancing and sweet vocals.
Emily Wells
(USA) - Her songs combine electronics, orchestral strings, jazz structures, pop sensibilities and vibrato-laden vocals into one eclectic package.
Nancy White
(ON) - Take a carnival ride through life’s little perversities with this topical, cheeky folk/cabaret singer, theatre writer and performer.
Phil Wiggins & Corey Harris
(USA) - Deep-rooted 21st century country blues with renowned harmonica wizard Wiggins and adventurous, eclectic guitarist Harris.
Jason Wilson
(ON) - Vintage and visionary jazz-infused reggae from a refreshingly inventive band whose lyrical tales are meditations on the human condition.
The Woodchoppers Association with Jah Youssouf
(ON/Mali) - The electrifying kora of Youssouf collides with the trance-inducing grooves of Canada’s premier improviser’s orchestra.
Yeah no biggie. What do I need to know? Their sounds. Sounds like. Discography. When they're playing. Like I said no big.
Another post about music to come later.
Weakerthans are kiling me right now.
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