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
Wade Hemsworth The Black Fly Song (vocal Wade Hemsworth with Kate & Anna McGarrigle) The Land of the Muskeg
Stu Phillips Albert Johnson Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Edith Fowke (Edith Margaret Fulton) Jerry Carey - Old Erin Far Away Ontario Ballads & Folksongs
Gerry Formanger (Gerry Reeves) Tribute to the Sailors of Newfoundland Side by Each
Lucinda Clemens La chanson de falcon - Falcon's Song Une Chanson de Vérité - Folk Songs of the Prairie Metis
Larena Clark Rattle on the Stovepipe A Canadian Garland: Folksongs from the Province of Ontario
Arthur Scammel R. The Six Horsepower Coker My Newfoundland
Omar Blondahl Catch of the Season Songs of Sea and Shore
Hector MacIsaac Marriage Plans (Narration) The Legend of the Black Donnelly's
Arthur Scammel R. Long May You Big Jib Draw My Newfoundland
Edith Fowke (Edith Margaret Fulton) In Bristol There Lived a Fair Lady Folk Music of Ontario
Al Oster '98 Trail Yukon Ballads
Edith Fowke (Edith Margaret Fulton) The Twelfth of July Folk Music of Ontario
Drumlin The Sea Captain Mackerel Skies
Linda Dempster Sweet William Folklore In Song
Hank Karr Keebird Song Paddlewheeler and Other Northland Ballads
Earl Heywood John O'Connor (The Trial) Tales of the Donnelly Feud
Stu Phillips The Grand Hotel A Visit to British Columbia
Wade Hemsworth Foolish You (vocals Kate & Anna McGarrigle) The Land of the Muskeg
Larena Clark The Wreck Of The Asia Canada's Traditional Queen Of Song
Lucinda Clemens Le départ du soldat - A Soldier Leaves His Girl Une Chanson de Vérité - Folk Songs of the Prairie Metis
Omar Blondahl Squid Jiggin' Ground Trade Winds: Sagebrush Sam presents The Saga of Newfoundland in Song
Wade Hemsworth The Log Driver's Waltz (vocals Kate & Anna McGarrigle) The Land of the Muskeg
Hector MacIsaac Retributive Justice (Narration) The Legend of the Black Donnelly's
Omar Blondahl Old Polina Trade Winds: Sagebrush Sam presents The Saga of Newfoundland in Song
Arthur Scammel R. Squid-Jiggin' Ground Part 2 Squid-Jiggin' Ground Part 1 // Squid-Jiggin' Ground Squid-Jiggin' Ground Part 2
Compilation Robert L'Herbier - Les étoiles 12 Chansons Canadiennes: Festival Radio Canada, 1957
Omar Blondahl If I Were A Blackbird Favourite Folk Songs
Compilation Dominique Michel - Sur l'perron 12 Chansons Canadiennes: Festival Radio Canada, 1957
Omar Blondahl Mr. Frog Would A'wooing Go Favourite Folk Songs
Ladies & Escorts CP Transcontinental CP Transcontinental/ Somebody Robbed the CPR b/w Bill Miner Song
Hank Karr Yukon Gold Paddlewheeler and Other Northland Ballads
Stu Phillips Madeleine de vecheres Visit Old Québec
Hank Karr Northland Paddlewheeler and Other Northland Ballads
Al Oster Phantom of the Arctic Northland Ballads
Omar Blondahl Feller From Fortune Trade Winds: Sagebrush Sam presents The Saga of Newfoundland in Song
Omar Blondahl Willy Boy Favourite Folk Songs
Earl Heywood They're Gonna Hang Jim Donnelly Tales of the Donnelly Feud
Compilation Colette Bonheur - Violettes des champs 12 Chansons Canadiennes: Festival Radio Canada, 1957
Tiller's Folly The Ghost of Kitty O'Reilly Stirring Up Ghosts: Songs & Stories of Historic British Columbia
Gerry Formanger (Gerry Reeves) Life in the City Side by Each
Omar Blondahl The Roving Newfoundlander 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Omar Blondahl When Paddy McGinty Plays the Harp 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Ken Peacock Woman of Dover - Woman from Dover Songs and Ballads of Newfoundland
Compilation Timungiak Petaulassie and Qaunaq Mikkigak - 02 Nitjautiit Vol .2
Compilation Uncle Mose - John Cabot Tradition: Songs, Stories, and Tunes from Newfoundland & Labrador
George Hauschild & Carole Penticton Penticton b/w But For Love
Omar Blondahl Huntingdon Shore 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Compilation Tickle Harbour - Staten Island - Sligo Maid - Cooley's Reel Tradition: Songs, Stories, and Tunes from Newfoundland & Labrador
Omar Blondahl Lukey's Boat 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Jerry Alfred and the Medicine Beat Cariboustick Gambling Song Etsi Shon: Grandfather Songs
Al Oster Northland Northland Ballads
Larena Clark The Flying Cloud Canada's Traditional Queen Of Song
Tiller's Folly John Tod A Ripple in Time
Stu Phillips Catherine O'Hare Schubert A Visit to British Columbia
Hector MacIsaac We’re Leaving Now The Legend of the Black Donnelly's
Hector MacIsaac I Saw The Wind Rise The Legend of the Black Donnelly's
Al Oster Echo of the Yukon Northland Ballads
Omar Blondahl We'll Rant and We'll Roar Trade Winds: Sagebrush Sam presents The Saga of Newfoundland in Song
Al Oster Cheechako's Beard Northland Ballads
Omar Blondahl Cod Liver Oil Songs of Sea and Shore
Paul Lauzon & The River String Band Saint John Flow Softly Songs & Dances of New Brunswick
Serge Plotnikoff British Columbia Beautiful British Columbia
Omar Blondahl Trinity Cake 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Edith Fowke (Edith Margaret Fulton) John Leahy - The Banks of Inverness Ontario Ballads & Folksongs
Omar Blondahl Samuel Manuel and the Old Dog Hoods The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Omar Blondahl Black Friday The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Stu Phillips The Winter Camp Visit Old Québec
Drumlin Sailor Boy Mackerel Skies
Edith Fowke (Edith Margaret Fulton) Tom Brandon - The Spree Ontario Ballads & Folksongs
Diane Oxner The Bold Fisherman Sings the Helen Creighton Collection of Traditional Folk Songs of Nova Scotia
Drumlin I Dyed My Petticoat Red Mackerel Skies
Omar Blondahl Ten Knots In The Devil's Tail Favourite Folk Songs
Ken Peacock Bonnie Banks of the Virgie-O Songs and Ballads of Newfoundland
Edith Fowke (Edith Margaret Fulton) Stanley Baby - A Long Awa' Ship Ontario Ballads & Folksongs
Geoff Noble The Fisgard Lighthouse Heroes & Monuments of British Columbia
Tommy Banks and John Cousins Tommy Banks - The Picnic at Groshaut A Heritage of Songs Vol. 1: When Johnny Went Plowing for Kearon And Other Traditional Prince Edward Island Folksongs
Geoff Noble Heroes of the Sea Heroes & Monuments of British Columbia
Hector MacIsaac The Rise of the Vigilantes (Narration) The Legend of the Black Donnelly's
Larena Clark The Dapple Grey A Canadian Garland: Folksongs from the Province of Ontario
Stu Phillips The Fireworks Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Edith Fowke (Edith Margaret Fulton) Johnston's Hotel Folk Music of Ontario
Ernie Prentice with Pat Trudell & Trio The Old Settler’s 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)
Hank Karr Yukon Book of Memories Paddlewheeler and Other Northland Ballads
Compilation Timungiak Petaulassie and Qaunaq Mikkigak - 08 Nitjautiit Vol .2
Serge Plotnikoff Was Lady Lucky Beside You Beautiful British Columbia
Tiller's Folly Water at the Bar A Ripple in Time
Ken Peacock Bill Wiseman Songs and Ballads of Newfoundland
Stu Phillips Bill Miner Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Drumlin The Twa Brothers Mackerel Skies
Edith Fowke (Edith Margaret Fulton) O.J. Abbott - An Old Man He Courted Me Ontario Ballads & Folksongs
Edith Fowke (Edith Margaret Fulton) The Weaver Folk Music of Ontario
Hector MacIsaac Vigilantes The Legend of the Black Donnelly's
Compilation Rollande Des Ormeaux - La croix de Mont-Royal 12 Chansons Canadiennes: Festival Radio Canada, 1957
Omar Blondahl I'se the B'y Trade Winds: Sagebrush Sam presents The Saga of Newfoundland in Song
Compilation Michel Noël - Le voyage de noces 12 Chansons Canadiennes: Festival Radio Canada, 1957
Gerry Formanger (Gerry Reeves) Headed for Cape Breton Side by Each
Newfoundland Mummers Muddy Musk Newfoundland Mummers
Hank Karr Echo of the Yukon Paddlewheeler and Other Northland Ballads
Tommy Banks and John Cousins Tommy Banks - When Johnny Went Plowing For Kearon A Heritage of Songs Vol. 1: When Johnny Went Plowing for Kearon And Other Traditional Prince Edward Island Folksongs

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

Clark, Larena

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