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.

Richard Squires

Buddy Wasisname - Flatout

Arthur Scammel - Squid Jiggin' Ground Part 1 // Squid Jiggin' Ground Squid-Jiggin' Ground Part 2

earl Hughes-Banjo Times

Bedore, Bernard Vance / The Hornets and the Fence Posts b/w Along the Opeongo/ Fiery Kate and Dickory Dan

Margaret Christl and Ian Robb - The Barley Grain For Me

Jerry Alfred and the Medicine Beat - Etsi Shon: Grandfather Songs

Compilation - Nitjautiit Vol .2

Ola Louise - Sasquatch b/w Train Song

Dave Boire - Up in Alaska Land b/w The Legend of 12 Foot

Art Scammel - My Newfoundland

Ernie Prentice with Pat Trudell & Trio / 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)

Arthur R. Scammel - Lukey's Boat // The Kelligrew's Soiree

Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs

Stu Phillips - Visit to Old Quebec LABEL 01

Squid-Jiggin' Ground Part 1 // Squid-Jiggin' Ground Squid-Jiggin' Ground Part 2

Mackerel Skies

Yukon Song (split with Earl Hughes)

CP Transcontinental/ Somebody Robbed the CPR b/w Bill Miner Song

Up in Alaska Land b/w The Legend of 12 Foot

Sasquatch b/w Train Song

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)

Buddy Wasisname & the Other Fellers

Blondahl, Omar - The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland

Blondahl, Omar - 16 Songs of Newfoundland

Blondahl, Omar - Trade Winds: Sagebrush Sam presents The Saga of Newfoundland in Song

Blondahl, Omar - Favourite Folk Songs

Blondahl, Omar - Songs of Sea and Shore

Heywood, Earl

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Tracks

Artist Track Title
Scammel, Arthur R. Teachers "If" Summer School 1938 My Newfoundland
Blondahl, Omar Old Polina Trade Winds: Sagebrush Sam presents The Saga of Newfoundland in Song
Newfoundland Mummers My Boy Willy Newfoundland Mummers
Karr, Hank Yukon Book of Memories Paddlewheeler and Other Northland Ballads
Oster, Al Irena Cheyenne Yukon Ballads
Scammel, Arthur R. Tommy Decker's Venture My Newfoundland
Compilation Tickle Harbour - Staten Island - Sligo Maid - Cooley's Reel Tradition: Songs, Stories, and Tunes from Newfoundland & Labrador
Compilation Peter and Susan Aningmiuq - Quviasutiaqpalauqpunga Nitjautiit Vol .2
Blondahl, Omar Concerning Charlie Horse Songs of Sea and Shore
Bedore, Bernard Vance Along the Opeongo The Hornets and the Fence Posts b/w Along the Opeongo/ Fiery Kate and Dickory Dan (picture sleeve)
Blondahl, Omar Twin Lakes Songs of Sea and Shore
Blondahl, Omar Ballad Of The Frank Slide Favourite Folk Songs
Drumlin The Twa Brothers Mackerel Skies
Drumlin My Irish Girl Mackerel Skies
Hauschild, George & Carole Yukon Song Yukon Song (split with Earl Hughes)
Oster, Al Buckets of Steel Yukon Ballads
Blondahl, Omar If I Were A Blackbird Favourite Folk Songs
Heywood, Earl Two Big Brothers Tales of the Donnelly Feud
Clemens, Lucinda Vous voulez me faire chanter - The Drinker's Inheritance Une Chanson de Vérité - Folk Songs of the Prairie Metis
Compilation Timungiak Petaulassie and Qaunaq Mikkigak - 01 Nitjautiit Vol .2
Drumlin Let Go Your Bowline Mackerel Skies
Fowke, Edith O.J. Abbott - The Weaver Ontario Ballads & Folksongs
Noble, Geoff The Brigade Trails Heroes & Monuments of British Columbia
Phillips, Stu The Horse Trader Visit Old Québec
Banks, Tommy and John Cousins John Cousins - The Boys of the Island A Heritage of Songs Vol. 1: When Johnny Went Plowing for Kearon And Other Traditional Prince Edward Island Folksongs
Blondahl, Omar John Hinks 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Fowke, Edith Mrs. Tom Sullivan - I Love Little Willie Ontario Ballads & Folksongs
Plotnikoff, Serge Grand Forks Country Beautiful British Columbia
Phillips, Stu The Winter Camp Visit Old Québec
Heywood, Earl One More on Satan's Side Tales of the Donnelly Feud
MacIsaac, Hector Vigilantes The Legend of the Black Donnelly's
Formanger, Gerry (Gerry Reeves) My Brother Side by Each
Clark, Larena The Drunkard's Daughter Canada's Traditional Queen Of Song
Plotnikoff, Serge Sing Children Sing Beautiful British Columbia
Clark, Larena My Delia Dear Canada's Traditional Queen Of Song
Phillips, Stu Madeleine de vecheres Visit Old Québec
Alfred, Jerry and the Medicine Beat MacMillan River Love Song Etsi Shon: Grandfather Songs
Fowke, Edith Marcelle McMahon - Sir Charles Lapier Ontario Ballads & Folksongs
Oster, Al '98 Trail Yukon Ballads
Noble, Geoff Captain George Vancouver Heroes & Monuments of British Columbia
Newfoundland Mummers Tribute to Newfoundland Newfoundland Mummers
Compilation Etulu Itidlui - Ajursanartumik Nitjautiit Vol .2
Tiller's Folly Twenty-Three Camels A Ripple in Time
Compilation William Tagoona - Inuit Nunani Nitjautiit Vol .2
Plotnikoff, Serge British Columbia Beautiful British Columbia
Clark, Larena The Dapple Grey A Canadian Garland: Folksongs from the Province of Ontario
Compilation Colette Bonheur - Mon p'tit caporal 12 Chansons Canadiennes: Festival Radio Canada, 1957
Blondahl, Omar My Old Kentucky Home Favourite Folk Songs
Newfoundland Mummers Mummers Song (Reg Watkins) Newfoundland Mummers
Banks, Tommy 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
MacIsaac, Hector Ride, WIlliam, Ride! The Legend of the Black Donnelly's
Phillips, Stu White Stallion Legend Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Banks, Tommy and John Cousins Tommy Banks - Saville The Brave Man A Heritage of Songs Vol. 1: When Johnny Went Plowing for Kearon And Other Traditional Prince Edward Island Folksongs
Compilation The Barkin' Kettle - The Young Doctor - Kerry Polka Tradition: Songs, Stories, and Tunes from Newfoundland & Labrador
Phillips, Stu Canada I-O Visit Old Québec
Blondahl, Omar Black Friday The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Heywood, Earl The Night They Shot John Donnelly Tales of the Donnelly Feud
Compilation Lem Snow - Newfoundland Tradition: Songs, Stories, and Tunes from Newfoundland & Labrador
Boire, Dave The Legend of 12 Foot Up in Alaska Land b/w The Legend of 12 Foot
Formanger, Gerry (Gerry Reeves) Headed for Cape Breton Side by Each
Karr, Hank Paddlewheeler Paddlewheeler and Other Northland Ballads
Blondahl, Omar The Ship that Never Returned The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Oster, Al Cheechako's Beard Northland Ballads
Banks, Tommy and John Cousins John Cousins - The Shan Van Vogh A Heritage of Songs Vol. 1: When Johnny Went Plowing for Kearon And Other Traditional Prince Edward Island Folksongs
Blondahl, Omar We'll Rant and We'll Roar Trade Winds: Sagebrush Sam presents The Saga of Newfoundland in Song
Heywood, Earl Granny Bell (The Fortune Teller) Tales of the Donnelly Feud
Blondahl, Omar The Kelligrew's Soiree Favourite Folk Songs
Blondahl, Omar The Roving Newfoundlander 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Phillips, Stu Donkey Riding Visit Old Québec
Drumlin I Dyed My Petticoat Red Mackerel Skies
Dempster, Linda She's Like The Swallow Folklore In Song
Peacock, Ken Brown Flour, 1926 Songs and Ballads of Newfoundland
Newfoundland Mummers I'se the B'ye Newfoundland Mummers
Fowke, Edith Tom Brandon - The Spree Ontario Ballads & Folksongs
MacIsaac, Hector The Rise of the Vigilantes (Narration) The Legend of the Black Donnelly's
Prentice, Ernie 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)
Clark, Larena Lord Gregory A Canadian Garland: Folksongs from the Province of Ontario
Blondahl, Omar Mr. Frog Would A'wooing Go Favourite Folk Songs
Compilation Charlie Adams - Puturie Nitjautiit Vol .2
Heywood, Earl Three Candles in the Window Tales of the Donnelly Feud
Tiller's Folly John Tod Stirring Up Ghosts: Songs & Stories of Historic British Columbia
Blondahl, Omar Cod Liver Oil Songs of Sea and Shore
Newfoundland Mummers Turkey in the Straw Newfoundland Mummers
Blondahl, Omar I'se the B'y Trade Winds: Sagebrush Sam presents The Saga of Newfoundland in Song
Blondahl, Omar Lester Chaney and the Polar Bears The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Newfoundland Mummers Muddy Musk Newfoundland Mummers
Bedore, Bernard Vance Fiery Kate and Dickory Dan The Hornets and the Fence Posts b/w Along the Opeongo/ Fiery Kate and Dickory Dan (picture sleeve)
MacIsaac, Hector The Roman Line The Legend of the Black Donnelly's
Watkins, Reg Mummers Song Newfoundland Mummers comp
Clark, Larena The Old Country Fair A Canadian Garland: Folksongs from the Province of Ontario
Blondahl, Omar Harbour le Cou Trade Winds: Sagebrush Sam presents The Saga of Newfoundland in Song
Blondahl, Omar Squid Jiggin' Ground 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Scammel, Arthur R. Squid-Jiggin' Ground Part 1 Squid-Jiggin' Ground Part 1 // Squid-Jiggin' Ground Squid-Jiggin' Ground Part 2
Meehan, Leonard The Low Blue Hills of Home Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Oster, Al Phantom of the Arctic Northland Ballads
Alfred, Jerry and the Medicine Beat Cariboustick Gambling Song Etsi Shon: Grandfather Songs
Newfoundland Mummers Cape St. Mary's Newfoundland Mummers
Heywood, Earl The Ballad of Big Jim Carroll (The Massacre) Tales of the Donnelly Feud
Blondahl, Omar John Yetman Songs of Sea and Shore
Hemsworth, Wade Foolish You (vocals Kate & Anna McGarrigle) The Land of the Muskeg

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