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Update frequency:
weekly
Average audio length:
33 minutes
Guest interviews
English
United States
97 episodes
since Feb. 15, 2023
episodic

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In this episode, we sit down with Chris White, recipient of the 2026 Estelle Klein Lifetime Achievement Award. Chris takes us through his lifelong journey in folk music, from growing up in a musical family and discovering the power of community singing to co-founding the Ottawa Folk Festival and he…

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In this episode, our guest host, Treasa Levasseur, chats with William Prince, acclaimed Canadian singer-songwriter and performer. William reflects on the making of Further from the Country, the role of community and collaboration in his music, and how trust and surrender have shaped his creative pr…
In this episode, we sit down with Emy Stantcheva, Executive Director of MusicOntario. Emy shares practical advice on export readiness, developing a clear market strategy, preparing for conferences, and making meaningful industry connections. We also explore effective pitching, creative promotional …
We’re shaking things up this episode! Our host, Rosalyn Dennett, takes a turn in the guest seat for a candid conversation hosted by Ann MacKeigan. Rosalyn shares stories from her early musical influences, what makes a great musical collaboration, and the role that community and storytelling have pl…
In this episode we chat with Tania Joy, the Co-founder and Executive Director/Artistic Director of Springtide Music Festival in Uxbridge, Ontario. Tania shares the story behind building a community-driven music festival from the ground up, and what she’s learned about supporting local artists, deve…
In this episode we chat with Luisa González, a music industry professional and booking agent with a background in film. Luisa shares practical advice for emerging artists on building an authentic brand, developing a strong visual aesthetic, creating compelling content on a budget, and building a pr…
In this episode we chat with Kerri Stephens, the Artistic Director of Northern Lights Festival Boréal in Sudbury, Ontario and founder of Lost Cat Artists. Kerri takes us behind the scenes of programming Northern Lights Festival Boréal, sharing how she curates a cohesive lineup and considers everyth…
In this episode we chat with Fiona Black, the Artistic Director of Vancouver Folk Music Festival. Fiona shares insights into booking international artists, creating meaningful collaborations and workshops, and what makes the Vancouver Folk Music Festival such a unique experience for artists and aud…
In this episode, we sit down with Tim Des Islets, founder of Noisemaker Management and Noisemaker Presents, a Canadian artist management and event promotion company. Tim shares insights into the world of artist management, the evolving artist-manager relationship, and what it takes to promote show…
In this week’s episode, we sit down with Ann MacKeigan, a media consultant and performance coach with over three decades of experience at CBC. Ann shares insights on how artists can frame and deliver their stories with confidence, including practical strategies for preparing for interviews, finding…
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