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
Ken Peacock Bill Wiseman Songs and Ballads of Newfoundland
Stu Phillips Riverboat Captain A Visit to British Columbia
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
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)
Aimé Mignault Beer barrel polka ST
Omar Blondahl Bonavist Harbour 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Compilation George Clutesi and group - Sung at Port Alberni Festivities, 1951 Nootka: Indian Music of the Pacific North West Coast
Compilation Billy Assu, Mary Assu - Cedar Bark Dance Kwakiutl: Indian Music of the Pacific Northwest
Compilation Billy Assu - Hamatsa Song Indian Music of the Pacific Northwest Coast
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)
Compilation Florence Davidson - Dialogue Haida: Indian Music of the Pacific Northwest
Tiller's Folly The Ghost of Simon Fraser Stirring Up Ghosts: Songs & Stories of Historic British Columbia
Ernie Prentice with Pat Trudell & Trio When The Ice Worms Nest Again 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)
Hector MacIsaac Marriage Plans (Narration) The Legend of the Black Donnelly's
Edith Fowke (Edith Margaret Fulton) The Bold Privateer Folk Music of Ontario
Omar Blondahl John Hinks 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Tiller's Folly The Ghost of Kitty O'Reilly Stirring Up Ghosts: Songs & Stories of Historic British Columbia
Omar Blondahl She's Like The Swallow Favourite Folk Songs
Gerry Formanger (Gerry Reeves) Old Man and Old Woman Side by Each
Linda Dempster She's Like The Swallow Folklore In Song
Drumlin Down in Old Ireland Mackerel Skies
Geoff Noble The St. Roch Heroes & Monuments of British Columbia
Compilation Fred Louis and Ella Thompson - Haida Song Haida: Indian Music of the Pacific Northwest
Compilation Mungo Martin (Hanagalasu), Abaya Martin - Hamatsa Song Cycle Kwakiutl: Indian Music of the Pacific Northwest
Omar Blondahl Lukey's Boat 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Linda Dempster The Huron Carol Folklore In Song
Aimé Mignault Le reel de Ste-Anne ST
Compilation Fred Louis and Ella Thompson - Grizzly Bear Song Nootka: Indian Music of the Pacific North West Coast
Compilation Ellis Island - Frobisher, Frobisher Nitjautiit Vol .2
Al Oster My Book of Yukon Memories Yukon Ballads
Omar Blondahl The Kelligrew's Soiree Favourite Folk Songs
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)
Aimé Mignault La valse Domino ST
Hector MacIsaac Tom, Write Me a Letter The Legend of the Black Donnelly's
Lucinda Clemens Les voyageurs sont arrivés - The Return of the Betrayed Husband Une Chanson de Vérité - Folk Songs of the Prairie Metis
Aimé Mignault Casatschock ST
Larena Clark Thyme ‘tis a Pretty Flower A Canadian Garland: Folksongs from the Province of Ontario
Compilation Tom Willie (Tsa̱xtsa̱xwa̱lis; Kewakhalis) - Bukwas Songs Kwakiutl: Indian Music of the Pacific Northwest
Compilation Stanley Hunt - Hamatsa Song Kwakiutl: Indian Music of the Pacific Northwest
Compilation Billy Assu - Whale Song Kwakiutl: Indian Music of the Pacific Northwest
Edith Fowke (Edith Margaret Fulton) The Weaver Folk Music of Ontario
Ken Peacock Hard Times Songs and Ballads of Newfoundland
Compilation Billy Assu - Raven Song Kwakiutl: Indian Music of the Pacific Northwest
Compilation Lucille Dumont - Mon Saint-Laurent, si grand, si grand 12 Chansons Canadiennes: Festival Radio Canada, 1957
Big Billy & Sebastian The Ballad of Fred Quilt Goin' Home b/w The Ballad of Fred Quilt
Earl Heywood The Donnelly Circle Tales of the Donnelly Feud
George Hauschild & Carole But For Love Penticton b/w But For Love
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
Compilation George Clutesi and his Port Alberni group - Echo Song (Paddle Song) Nootka: Indian Music of the Pacific North West Coast
Compilation Fred Louis and Ella Thompson - Himikitsem Nootka: Indian Music of the Pacific North West Coast
Compilation Timungiak Petaulassie and Qaunaq Mikkigak - 07 Nitjautiit Vol .2
Hector MacIsaac Disaster at Maloneys The Legend of the Black Donnelly's
Compilation Fred Louis and Ella Thompson - Hinikeets Song Nootka: Indian Music of the Pacific North West Coast
Serge Plotnikoff Bells of Peace Beautiful British Columbia
Compilation Mungo Martin, Abaya Martin - Love Song Haida: Indian Music of the Pacific Northwest
Gerry Formanger (Gerry Reeves) My Brother Side by Each
Omar Blondahl Lukey's Boat Trade Winds: Sagebrush Sam presents The Saga of Newfoundland in Song
Compilation Billy Assu - Potlatch Song Kwakiutl: Indian Music of the Pacific Northwest
Arthur Scammel R. Squid Jiggin' Ground My Newfoundland
Hector MacIsaac Stagecoach (Narration) The Legend of the Black Donnelly's
Compilation Billy Assu - Potlatch Song, Chief's Own Party Song Kwakiutl: Indian Music of the Pacific Northwest
Serge Plotnikoff Fly Me Back to Nelson City Beautiful British Columbia
Jerry Alfred and the Medicine Beat The Warrior Song Etsi Shon: Grandfather Songs
Compilation Michel Noël - Les perceurs de coffres-forts 12 Chansons Canadiennes: Festival Radio Canada, 1957
Tiller's Folly John Tod Stirring Up Ghosts: Songs & Stories of Historic British Columbia
Tiller's Folly Jigs: Calico Hills; The Bride's Veil; Sparrowhawk; The Freshet A Ripple in Time
Geoff Noble The Bands of Steel Heroes & Monuments of British Columbia
Al Oster Echo of the Yukon Yukon Ballads
Tiller's Folly Down at Gassy Jack's Stirring Up Ghosts: Songs & Stories of Historic British Columbia
Omar Blondahl The Ship that Never Returned The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Hector MacIsaac The Roman Line - Reprise The Legend of the Black Donnelly's
Edith Fowke (Edith Margaret Fulton) The Murder of F.C. Benwell Folk Music of Ontario
Compilation Timungiak Petaulassie and Qaunaq Mikkigak - 06 Nitjautiit Vol .2
Compilation Colette Bonheur - Mon p'tit caporal 12 Chansons Canadiennes: Festival Radio Canada, 1957
Omar Blondahl Ten Knots In The Devil's Tail Favourite Folk Songs
Omar Blondahl Homeward Bound Trade Winds: Sagebrush Sam presents The Saga of Newfoundland in Song
Drumlin Silvy Mackerel Skies
Dave Boire The Legend of 12 Foot Up in Alaska Land b/w The Legend of 12 Foot
Lucinda Clemens Un Canadien errant - Once a Canadian Lad Une Chanson de Vérité - Folk Songs of the Prairie Metis
Arthur Scammel R. Teachers "If" Summer School 1938 My Newfoundland
Earl Heywood The Fightin' Feudin' Donnellys Tales of the Donnelly Feud
Compilation Frank Williams - Sea Serpent Headdress Song Nootka: Indian Music of the Pacific North West Coast
Gerry Formanger (Gerry Reeves) Tribute to the Sailors of Newfoundland Side by Each
Compilation Billy Assu - Tugwid Dancing Song Kwakiutl: Indian Music of the Pacific Northwest
Al Oster '98 Trail Yukon Ballads
Edith Fowke (Edith Margaret Fulton) O.J. Abbott - The Weaver Ontario Ballads & Folksongs
Stu Phillips Legend Of Perce Rock Visit Old Québec
Compilation Billy Assu - Love Song Kwakiutl: Indian Music of the Pacific Northwest
Omar Blondahl The Southern Cross The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Larena Clark There Was a Lord in Edinburgh A Canadian Garland: Folksongs from the Province of Ontario
Compilation Billy Assu - Hamatsa Song (transcribed) Indian Music of the Pacific Northwest Coast
Compilation George Clutesi and his Port Alberni group - Welcome Song, 1967 Nootka: Indian Music of the Pacific North West Coast
Al Oster Sourdough Rendezvous Northland Ballads
Leonard Meehan Boom Boom Boom, Roar Roar Roar Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Gerry Formanger (Gerry Reeves) Money Musk Side by Each
Compilation Peter Webster and his Ahousaht group - Farewell Song Nootka: Indian Music of the Pacific North West Coast
Omar Blondahl Old Dan Tucker Favourite Folk Songs
Compilation Mungo Martin - Ghost Song Indian Music of the Pacific Northwest Coast
Jerry Alfred and the Medicine Beat Taan Mun: Lake Laberge Etsi Shon: Grandfather Songs
Larena Clark Lord Gregory A Canadian Garland: Folksongs from the Province of Ontario

Indian Music of the Pacific Northwest Coast

VA Indian Music (Folkways) BACK

VA Haida (Folkways) BACK

Haida: Indian Music of the Pacific Northwest

Kwakiutl Indian Music of the Pacific Northwest BACK

Kwakiutl: Indian Music of the Pacific Northwest

VA Nootka Indian Music of the Pacific North West Coast BACK

Nootka: Indian Music of the Pacific North West Coast

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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

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