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
Leonard Meehan Boom Boom Boom, Roar Roar Roar Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Omar Blondahl My Old Kentucky Home Favourite Folk Songs
Larena Clark Thyme ‘tis a Pretty Flower A Canadian Garland: Folksongs from the Province of Ontario
Omar Blondahl The Star of Logy Bay 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Jerry Alfred and the Medicine Beat MacMillan River Love Song Etsi Shon: Grandfather Songs
Tiller's Folly The Ghost of Kitty O'Reilly A Ripple in Time
Omar Blondahl Sable Island Songs of Sea and Shore
Edith Fowke (Edith Margaret Fulton) John Leahy - The Banks of Inverness Ontario Ballads & Folksongs
Ladies & Escorts Somebody Robbed the CPR CP Transcontinental/ Somebody Robbed the CPR b/w Bill Miner Song
Stu Phillips The Phantom Priest Visit Old Québec
Hector MacIsaac Settling In (Narration) The Legend of the Black Donnelly's
Stu Phillips En Roulant Ma Boule Visit Old Québec
Geoff Noble The Brigade Trails Heroes & Monuments of British Columbia
Stu Phillips The Priest Who Slept One Hundred Years Visit Old Québec
Lucinda Clemens Le départ du soldat - A Soldier Leaves His Girl Une Chanson de Vérité - Folk Songs of the Prairie Metis
Compilation Timungiak Petaulassie and Qaunaq Mikkigak - 10 Nitjautiit Vol .2
Hank Karr Blow Northwind Blow Paddlewheeler and Other Northland Ballads
Al Oster Buckets of Steel Yukon Ballads
Linda Dempster The Huron Carol Folklore In Song
Omar Blondahl The Sealer's Song The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Omar Blondahl Shall My Soul Pass Through Ireland Songs of Sea and Shore
Diane Oxner The Bluenose Song Sings the Helen Creighton Collection of Traditional Folk Songs of Nova Scotia
George Hauschild & Carole But For Love Penticton b/w But For Love
Omar Blondahl Willy Boy Favourite Folk Songs
Hector MacIsaac The Rise of the Vigilantes (Narration) The Legend of the Black Donnelly's
Wade Hemsworth The Complete Wade Hemsworth Radio Show The Land of the Muskeg
Al Oster Echo of the Yukon Northland Ballads
Compilation Charlie Panigoniak - Jingle Bells Nitjautiit Vol .2
Ken Peacock Drill, Ye Heroes, Drill! Songs and Ballads of Newfoundland
Compilation Fran Dowie - Century Sam Ballads of British Columbia (musical postcard picture sleeve)
Bernard Bedore Vance Along the Opeongo The Hornets and the Fence Posts b/w Along the Opeongo/ Fiery Kate and Dickory Dan (picture sleeve)
Earl Heywood They're Gonna Hang Jim Donnelly Tales of the Donnelly Feud
Wade Hemsworth The Log Jam Song (vocal Wade Hemsworth) The Land of the Muskeg
Gerry Formanger (Gerry Reeves) Life in the City Side by Each
Geoff Noble Fort Langley Heroes & Monuments of British Columbia
Al Oster Ballad of Soapy Smith Northland Ballads
Tommy Banks and John Cousins Tommy Banks - Our Island Home A Heritage of Songs Vol. 1: When Johnny Went Plowing for Kearon And Other Traditional Prince Edward Island Folksongs
Al Oster Cheechako's Beard Northland Ballads
Edith Fowke (Edith Margaret Fulton) The Weaver Folk Music of Ontario
Omar Blondahl Black Friday The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Wade Hemsworth The Black Fly Song (vocal Wade Hemsworth with Kate & Anna McGarrigle) The Land of the Muskeg
Omar Blondahl Twin Lakes Songs of Sea and Shore
Omar Blondahl The Kelligrew's Soiree Favourite Folk Songs
Compilation Rollande Des Ormeaux - Si tu voulais 12 Chansons Canadiennes: Festival Radio Canada, 1957
Newfoundland Mummers Cape St. Mary's Newfoundland Mummers
Omar Blondahl Lester Chaney and the Polar Bears The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Compilation Leo O'Brien - Dickie Melbourne Tradition: Songs, Stories, and Tunes from Newfoundland & Labrador
Serge Plotnikoff Creston Valley Beautiful British Columbia
Al Oster Waltz of the Yukon Yukon Ballads
Paul Lauzon & The River String Band Peter Emberley Songs & Dances of New Brunswick
Tommy Banks and John Cousins Tommy Banks - The Indian Hymn A Heritage of Songs Vol. 1: When Johnny Went Plowing for Kearon And Other Traditional Prince Edward Island Folksongs
Tiller's Folly Richard Moody Stirring Up Ghosts: Songs & Stories of Historic British Columbia
Newfoundland Mummers My Boy Willy Newfoundland Mummers
Arthur Scammel R. Squid Jiggin' Ground My Newfoundland
Edith Fowke (Edith Margaret Fulton) The Murder of F.C. Benwell Folk Music of Ontario
Tiller's Folly Jigs: Calico Hills; The Bride's Veil; Sparrowhawk; The Freshet A Ripple in Time
Ken Peacock Green Shores of Fogo Songs and Ballads of Newfoundland
Gerry Formanger (Gerry Reeves) Headed for Cape Breton Side by Each
Aimé Mignault Le reel de Ste-Anne ST
Larena Clark The Faggot Cutter A Canadian Garland: Folksongs from the Province of Ontario
Hector MacIsaac We’re Leaving Now The Legend of the Black Donnelly's
Stu Phillips Moon Over the Rockies A Visit to British Columbia
Gerry Formanger (Gerry Reeves) Tribute to the Sailors of Newfoundland Side by Each
Edith Fowke (Edith Margaret Fulton) The Indian's Lament Folk Music of Ontario
Tiller's Folly Farewell to Ardoon A Ripple in Time
Bernard Bedore Vance The Hornets and the Fence Posts The Hornets and the Fence Posts b/w Along the Opeongo/ Fiery Kate and Dickory Dan (picture sleeve)
Omar Blondahl Jack Was Every Inch a Sailor 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Edith Fowke (Edith Margaret Fulton) O.J. Abbott - The Weaver Ontario Ballads & Folksongs
Aimé Mignault Sprout spa ST
Diane Oxner The Nova Scotia Song Sings the Helen Creighton Collection of Traditional Folk Songs of Nova Scotia
Larena Clark Burns And His Highland Mary Canada's Traditional Queen Of Song
Compilation The Barkin' Kettle - The Young Doctor - Kerry Polka Tradition: Songs, Stories, and Tunes from Newfoundland & Labrador
Stu Phillips The Fireworks Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Lucinda Clemens Un Canadien errant - Once a Canadian Lad Une Chanson de Vérité - Folk Songs of the Prairie Metis
Stu Phillips Bill Barker's Party A Visit to British Columbia
Hector MacIsaac Why Should I Give a Damn? The Legend of the Black Donnelly's
Edith Fowke (Edith Margaret Fulton) In Bristol There Lived a Fair Lady Folk Music of Ontario
Ola Louise Train Song Sasquatch b/w Train Song
Jerry Alfred and the Medicine Beat Taan Mun: Lake Laberge Etsi Shon: Grandfather Songs
Ken Peacock I'll be Seventeen Come Sunday Songs and Ballads of Newfoundland
Pat Buckna & Jim Green When the Sun Gets Up Flint and Steel: Poetry and Music from the Northwest Territories (re-issue)
Edith Fowke (Edith Margaret Fulton) Stanley Baby - A Long Awa' Ship Ontario Ballads & Folksongs
Edith Fowke (Edith Margaret Fulton) Mrs. Tom Sullivan - I Love Little Willie Ontario Ballads & Folksongs
Tiller's Folly Last of the Royal Engineers Stirring Up Ghosts: Songs & Stories of Historic British Columbia
Al Oster Irena Cheyenne Yukon Ballads
Compilation Emile Benoit - Roaming Scott - Welcome To Holiday Inn Tradition: Songs, Stories, and Tunes from Newfoundland & Labrador
Edith Fowke (Edith Margaret Fulton) The Hobo's Grave Folk Music of Ontario
Compilation Rollande Des Ormeaux - La croix de Mont-Royal 12 Chansons Canadiennes: Festival Radio Canada, 1957
Leonard Meehan The Dying Seal Hunter Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Hank Karr Yukon Gold Paddlewheeler and Other Northland Ballads
Serge Plotnikoff Grand Forks Country Beautiful British Columbia
Compilation Candy Kane - Centennial Sue Ballads of British Columbia (musical postcard picture sleeve)
Wade Hemsworth Foolish You (vocals Kate & Anna McGarrigle) The Land of the Muskeg
Hank Karr '98 Trail Paddlewheeler and Other Northland Ballads
Aimé Mignault Reel des patates brûlées ST
Larena Clark Lord Gregory A Canadian Garland: Folksongs from the Province of Ontario
Hector MacIsaac Vigilantes The Legend of the Black Donnelly's
Compilation Peter and Susan Aningmiuq - Ataatagaina Nitjautiit Vol .2
Stu Phillips When the Ice Worms Nest Again A Visit to British Columbia
Lucinda Clemens Vous voulez me faire chanter - The Drinker's Inheritance Une Chanson de Vérité - Folk Songs of the Prairie Metis

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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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