Folklore

Folklore

A tribute to the storytellers, balladeers, and tradition-keepers of Canadian music. FolkLore explores the rich tapestry of songs passed down through generations—tales of love, labour, loss, and life from every corner of the country. From traditional fiddle tunes and sea shanties to field recordings, protest songs, and contemporary folk revivalists, this room captures the voices that shaped Canada’s cultural memory. Rooted in place, steeped in history—this is Canada’s living folklore, preserved in song.

Tracks

Artist Track Title
Tommy Banks and John Cousins John Cousins - Let Her Go A Heritage of Songs Vol. 1: When Johnny Went Plowing for Kearon And Other Traditional Prince Edward Island Folksongs
Gerry Formanger (Gerry Reeves) Lonesome for Newfoundland Side by Each
Stu Phillips Legend of the Fernie Fire A Visit to British Columbia
Compilation The Barkin' Kettle - The Young Doctor - Kerry Polka Tradition: Songs, Stories, and Tunes from Newfoundland & Labrador
Earl Heywood The Donnelly Circle Tales of the Donnelly Feud
Tiller's Folly Down at Gassy Jack's Stirring Up Ghosts: Songs & Stories of Historic British Columbia
Gerry Formanger (Gerry Reeves) Life in the City Side by Each
Lucinda Clemens Un Canadien errant - Once a Canadian Lad Une Chanson de Vérité - Folk Songs of the Prairie Metis
Hector MacIsaac Retributive Justice (Narration) The Legend of the Black Donnelly's
Arthur Scammel R. The Six Horsepower Coker My Newfoundland
Ken Peacock Lonely Waterloo Songs and Ballads of Newfoundland
Larena Clark I Once Loved a Lass A Canadian Garland: Folksongs from the Province of Ontario
Edith Fowke (Edith Margaret Fulton) The Hobo's Grave Folk Music of Ontario
Wade Hemsworth My Mother Is the Ocean Sea (vocals Kate & Anna McGarrigle) The Land of the Muskeg
Stu Phillips When the Ice Worms Nest Again A Visit to British Columbia
Compilation Timungiak Petaulassie and Qaunaq Mikkigak - 01 Nitjautiit Vol .2
Stu Phillips Ernest Cashel Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Gerry Formanger (Gerry Reeves) Newfoundland Moose Hunt (The Night We Shot Paddy Duncan's Horse) Side by Each
Hector MacIsaac Sir Edmund Walker Head The Legend of the Black Donnelly's
Compilation Colette Bonheur - Mon p'tit caporal 12 Chansons Canadiennes: Festival Radio Canada, 1957
Ola Louise Sasquatch Sasquatch b/w Train Song
Aimé Mignault La valse de Graham ST
Ernie Prentice with Pat Trudell & Trio I Was Born About 100 Years Ago I Was Born About 100 Years Ago/ In My Little Old Sod Shanty b/w The Old Settler’s Song/ When The Ice Worms Nest Again (picture sleeve)
Jerry Alfred and the Medicine Beat The Grand Father Song: Etsi Shon Etsi Shon: Grandfather Songs
Stu Phillips Almighty Voice Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Earl Heywood Three Candles in the Window Tales of the Donnelly Feud
Omar Blondahl Huntingdon Shore 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Tiller's Folly The Ghost of Simon Fraser Stirring Up Ghosts: Songs & Stories of Historic British Columbia
Hector MacIsaac Tom, Write Me a Letter The Legend of the Black Donnelly's
Geoff Noble The Fisgard Lighthouse Heroes & Monuments of British Columbia
Stu Phillips Fraser's Highway A Visit to British Columbia
Gerry Formanger (Gerry Reeves) Money Musk Side by Each
Al Oster Yukon Cheechako Yukon Ballads
Compilation Timungiak Petaulassie and Qaunaq Mikkigak - 07 Nitjautiit Vol .2
Hector MacIsaac We’re Leaving Now The Legend of the Black Donnelly's
Aimé Mignault Le reel de Ste-Anne ST
Serge Plotnikoff Fly Me Back to Nelson City Beautiful British Columbia
Aimé Mignault Big John McNeil ST
Stu Phillips The Okanagan Valley A Visit to British Columbia
Leonard Meehan Only a Quall off the Land Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Hector MacIsaac Charge it to the Queen (Narration) The Legend of the Black Donnelly's
Hector MacIsaac Vigilantes The Legend of the Black Donnelly's
Hector MacIsaac Stagecoach (Narration) The Legend of the Black Donnelly's
Compilation Fran Dowie - Century Sam Ballads of British Columbia (musical postcard picture sleeve)
Ken Peacock Bill Wiseman Songs and Ballads of Newfoundland
Newfoundland Mummers Tribute to Newfoundland Newfoundland Mummers
Omar Blondahl The H'emm'r Jane Songs of Sea and Shore
Compilation Pamela Morgan - The Southern Cross Tradition: Songs, Stories, and Tunes from Newfoundland & Labrador
Edith Fowke (Edith Margaret Fulton) The Golden Vanity Folk Music of Ontario
Wade Hemsworth The Wild Goose (vocal Wade Hemsworth) The Land of the Muskeg
Compilation Timungiak Petaulassie and Qaunaq Mikkigak - 10 Nitjautiit Vol .2
Tommy Banks and John Cousins John Cousins - Uncle Dan A Heritage of Songs Vol. 1: When Johnny Went Plowing for Kearon And Other Traditional Prince Edward Island Folksongs
Lucinda Clemens J'en ai dit donc - The Emigrant's Goodbye Une Chanson de Vérité - Folk Songs of the Prairie Metis
Ken Peacock Drill, Ye Heroes, Drill! Songs and Ballads of Newfoundland
Omar Blondahl The Kelligrew's Soiree Favourite Folk Songs
Stu Phillips Albert Johnson Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Stu Phillips Star Child Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Lucinda Clemens Les voyageurs sont arrivés - The Return of the Betrayed Husband Une Chanson de Vérité - Folk Songs of the Prairie Metis
Compilation William Tagoona - Inuit Nunani Nitjautiit Vol .2
Stu Phillips The Banff Cave Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Tommy Banks and John Cousins John Cousins - The Gracie M. Parker A Heritage of Songs Vol. 1: When Johnny Went Plowing for Kearon And Other Traditional Prince Edward Island Folksongs
Omar Blondahl Big Rock Candy Mountain Favourite Folk Songs
Edith Fowke (Edith Margaret Fulton) Tom Brandon - Erin's Green Shore Ontario Ballads & Folksongs
Earl Heywood Granny Bell (The Fortune Teller) Tales of the Donnelly Feud
Ken Peacock The Loss of the 'Eliza' Songs and Ballads of Newfoundland
Tommy Banks and John Cousins John Cousins - O'Halloran Road A Heritage of Songs Vol. 1: When Johnny Went Plowing for Kearon And Other Traditional Prince Edward Island Folksongs
Drumlin The Sea Captain Mackerel Skies
Stu Phillips Bill Barker's Party A Visit to British Columbia
Tiller's Folly Jigs: Calico Hills; The Bride's Veil; Sparrowhawk; The Freshet A Ripple in Time
Compilation Etulu Itidlui - Ananaga Inujunirmat Nitjautiit Vol .2
Lucinda Clemens Le départ du soldat - A Soldier Leaves His Girl Une Chanson de Vérité - Folk Songs of the Prairie Metis
Arthur Scammel R. Squid-Jiggin' Ground Part 1 Squid-Jiggin' Ground Part 1 // Squid-Jiggin' Ground Squid-Jiggin' Ground Part 2
Diane Oxner The Bold Fisherman Sings the Helen Creighton Collection of Traditional Folk Songs of Nova Scotia
Compilation Charlie Panigoniak - Santa Kalasi Nitjautiit Vol .2
Edith Fowke (Edith Margaret Fulton) Marcelle McMahon - Sir Charles Lapier Ontario Ballads & Folksongs
Omar Blondahl Ballad Of The Frank Slide Favourite Folk Songs
Omar Blondahl Southern Cross Trade Winds: Sagebrush Sam presents The Saga of Newfoundland in Song
Aimé Mignault Valse Rangers ST
Aimé Mignault La polka Flannigan ST
Stu Phillips Canada I-O Visit Old Québec
Jerry Alfred and the Medicine Beat Salaw Etsi Shon: Grandfather Songs
Hector MacIsaac My Name is Johnny O’Connor (Narration) The Legend of the Black Donnelly's
Stu Phillips Simon Gun-a-Noot A Visit to British Columbia
Compilation Leo O'Brien - Dickie Melbourne Tradition: Songs, Stories, and Tunes from Newfoundland & Labrador
Paul Lauzon & The River String Band Peter Emberley Songs & Dances of New Brunswick
Aimé Mignault La polka à Aimé ST
Geoff Noble Heroes of the Sea Heroes & Monuments of British Columbia
Jerry Alfred and the Medicine Beat Towhata Lake Etsi Shon: Grandfather Songs
Tiller's Folly McCulloch's Wonder Stirring Up Ghosts: Songs & Stories of Historic British Columbia
Omar Blondahl Concerning Charlie Horse Songs of Sea and Shore
Jerry Alfred and the Medicine Beat Beginner Gambling Song Etsi Shon: Grandfather Songs
Aimé Mignault Valse Espagnole ST
Tommy Banks and John Cousins John Cousins - The Baptists A Heritage of Songs Vol. 1: When Johnny Went Plowing for Kearon And Other Traditional Prince Edward Island Folksongs
Omar Blondahl Squid Jiggin' Ground 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Tiller's Folly Ned McGowan's War Stirring Up Ghosts: Songs & Stories of Historic British Columbia
Omar Blondahl When Paddy McGinty Plays the Harp 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Serge Plotnikoff North Wind Blowing Beautiful British Columbia
Jerry Alfred and the Medicine Beat The Warrior Song Etsi Shon: Grandfather Songs
Omar Blondahl We'll Rant & We'll Roar 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Larena Clark The Flying Cloud Canada's Traditional Queen Of Song

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Compilation

16 Songs of Newfoundland

Omar Blondahl - 16 Songs of Newfoundland BACK

Folk Music of Ontario

Ontario Ballads & Folksongs

Edith Fowke - Ontario Ballads & Folksongs

Edith Fowke

Visit Old Québec

Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills

A Visit to British Columbia

Phillips, Stu

Side by Each

Gerry Formanger - Side by Each LABEL 02

Gerry Formanger - Side by Each LABEL 01

Gerry Formanger - Side by Each (Country CS 6022) BACK

Newfoundland Mummers

Newfoundland Mummers

Newfoundland Mummers - ST LABEL 02

Newfoundland Mummers - ST LABEL 01

Newfoundland Mummers - Newfoundland Mummers

Nitjautiit Vol .2

Heroes & Monuments of British Columbia

Noble, Geoff

Yukon Ballads

Northland Ballads

Oster, Al

Mills, Alan

12 Chansons Canadiennes: Festival Radio Canada, 1957

A Canadian Garland: Folksongs from the Province of Ontario

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