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Category Archives: Canadian Folk Music
“Song for Canada” – Ian & Sylvia (1965)
The path to finding songs can be oddly circuitous. I was doing some research on The Chad Mitchell Trio, specifically the years during which John Denver was a member. I was curious about how the group changed once Denver joined, so … Continue reading
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“Come Around” – Rob Lutes (2021)
Rob Lutes is a Canadian folk and blues musician, born in Toronto, raised in New Brunswick, and currently based in Montreal. He has preformed solo and also with the band Sussex, producing albums since 2000. He received his first Canadian … Continue reading
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“When First Unto This Country” – Ian & Sylvia (1971-1974)
The Canadian duo Ian & Sylvia (Ian & Sylvia Tyson) are recognized as important figures in the North American folk revival of the early 1960s. In Canada, “Four Strong Winds” is still something of a second national anthem. And then … Continue reading
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