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Check out Ken Whiteley’s performance of ‘Aberdeen’ — and his upcoming showsKen Whiteley just celebrated his 75th birthda...
28/05/2026

Check out Ken Whiteley’s performance of ‘Aberdeen’ — and his upcoming shows

Ken Whiteley just celebrated his 75th birthday with a big bash at Hugh's Room Live in Toronto, and now he's released this video for "Aberdeen." It's a one take performance of the Bukka White blues classic. "I learned this decades ago watching Bukka White up close and later sitting beside him at folk festival blues workshops," Ken said in an email to Roots Music Canada....

Ken Whiteley just celebrated his 75th birthday with a big bash at Hugh's Room Live in Toronto, and now he's released this video for "Aberdeen." It's a one take performance of the Bukka White blues classic. "I learned this decades ago watching Bukka White up close and later sitting beside him at folk...

How 21-year-old Ottawa artist Jude Zappala is balancing passion and paychecksFor many young musicians, making a name for...
27/05/2026

How 21-year-old Ottawa artist Jude Zappala is balancing passion and paychecks

For many young musicians, making a name for themselves no longer just means making music. They're marketing online, booking gigs and building a following. But in a crowded and competitive landscape, standing out and making a living is a challenge, so frequently there are also side hustles involved. So what does that reality look like in Ottawa? For 21-year-old musician Jude Zappala, the answer is complicated....

For many young musicians, making a name for themselves no longer just means making music. They're marketing online, booking gigs and building a following. But in a crowded and competitive landscape, standing out and making a living is a challenge, so frequently there are also side hustles involved.....

Cowessess First Nation Artist (Uncle) Trent Agecoutay Releases Moving New Single “The Foundation”Cowessess First Nation ...
27/05/2026

Cowessess First Nation Artist (Uncle) Trent Agecoutay Releases Moving New Single “The Foundation”

Cowessess First Nation singer-songwriter (Uncle) Trent Agecoutay has released his deeply personal new single “The Foundation." Written with his late father, Jim Agecoutay, in the days following the funeral of their Kokum, Agnes, it is the first song Trent ever co-wrote with his dad – making it one of the most intimate and significant recordings of his career. “The Foundation” serves as the lead single from…...

Cowessess First Nation singer-songwriter (Uncle) Trent Agecoutay has released his deeply personal new single “The Foundation." Written with his late father, Jim Agecoutay, in the days following the funeral of their Kokum, Agnes, it is the first song Trent ever co-wrote with his dad – making it o...

Should Canada retaliate against the U.S. over its treatment of Canadian artists? This Juno-winner says yes!Canadian Blue...
26/05/2026

Should Canada retaliate against the U.S. over its treatment of Canadian artists? This Juno-winner says yes!

Canadian Blues musician Jack De Keyzer took to Facebook in February, disgruntled. The cause of his frustration? Visas. Specifically, the difficulties faced by Canadian musicians in obtaining a visa to work in the U.S., and the relative ease for Americans trying to do the same in Canada. The imbalance has “relegated us to the position of second rate artists in our own country,” he wrote in his post....

Canadian Blues musician Jack De Keyzer took to Facebook in February, disgruntled. The cause of his frustration? Visas. Specifically, the difficulties faced by Canadian musicians in obtaining a visa to work in the U.S., and the relative ease for Americans trying to do the same in Canada. The imbalanc...

Album Review: Hurts Like Hell – Charlotte CornfieldIn a storybook-like progression of life's most intimate moments Charl...
25/05/2026

Album Review: Hurts Like Hell – Charlotte Cornfield

In a storybook-like progression of life's most intimate moments Charlotte Cornfield's Hurts Like Hell harnesses an emotional clarity that lingers long after the music fades. Charlotte's first release since the birth of her daughter in 2023, it's her most vulnerable album yet, offering a combination of poetic storytelling and subdued music that moves at its own pace. Starting with “Hurts Like Hell” and ending with “Bloody and Alive,” each of the 10 songs explores themes of growth and reflection on life, through both the eyes of Charlotte and characters she introduces. ...

In a storybook-like progression of life's most intimate moments Charlotte Cornfield's Hurts Like Hell harnesses an emotional clarity that lingers long after the music fades. Charlotte's first release since the birth of her daughter in 2023, it's her most vulnerable album yet, offering a combination....

Mia Kelly talks about her brand-new album, Big Time Rollercoaster FeelingCanadian Folk Music Award winner and Capital Mu...
23/05/2026

Mia Kelly talks about her brand-new album, Big Time Rollercoaster Feeling

Canadian Folk Music Award winner and Capital Music Award Winner Mia Kelly has just released her much-anticipated third album, Big Time Rollercoaster Feeling. It features five new songs and six singles that were previously released. “Coin in the Cake” came from a place of deep community and familial love and it's dedicated to her family, friends, and neighbors who make her feel both grounded and uplifted, Mia said....

Mia Kelly, just released the other songs to her album called Big Time Rollercoaster Feeling, while on tour across Canada. It features five new songs, and six singles that were previously released, as a part of the new album.

Rest in peace, Baba SinghWe at Roots Music Canada send our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Baba Singh, ...
22/05/2026

Rest in peace, Baba Singh

We at Roots Music Canada send our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Baba Singh, a beloved host on the CKUA Radio Network, whose passing was announced on May 16. Based in Edmonton, he was a tireless supporter of local musicians and independent Canadian artists in general, through his show Mid-Morning Mojo, and other programs. A statement from CKUA read in part: "Music was more than a profession for Baba — it was a way to unite people and spread positivity....

We at Roots Music Canada send our deepest condolences to the family and friends of Baba Singh, a beloved host on the CKUA Radio Network, whose passing was announced on May 16. Based in Edmonton, he was a tireless supporter of local musicians and independent Canadian artists in general, through his s...

Roots Round Up: this week’s news from the Canadian roots scene (and beyond)DANIEL LANOIS ANNOUNCES BELLADONNA NOCTURNE L...
22/05/2026

Roots Round Up: this week’s news from the Canadian roots scene (and beyond)

DANIEL LANOIS ANNOUNCES BELLADONNA NOCTURNE LP, ONTARIO SHOWS Daniel Lanois is set to release his latest album entitled Belladonna Nocturne via Warner Records on June 19. Described as a new sonic exploration composed and performed by Lanois, it features 14 tracks and guest appearances from longtime collaborators Emmylou Harris, Brian Blade, Daryl Johnson, and more. With Belladonna Nocturne, Lanois extends the dreamlike language of his acclaimed GRAMMY-nominated 2005 instrumental album, …...

DANIEL LANOIS ANNOUNCES BELLADONNA NOCTURNE LP, ONTARIO SHOWS Daniel Lanois is set to release his latest album entitled Belladonna Nocturne via Warner Records on June 19. Described as a new sonic exploration composed and performed by Lanois, it features 14 tracks and guest appearances from longtime....

The Joel Affair doesn’t see any reason to wait with new EP Lo and BeholdThe Joel Affair is the recording project of Onta...
22/05/2026

The Joel Affair doesn’t see any reason to wait with new EP Lo and Behold

The Joel Affair is the recording project of Ontario singer/songwriter Joel Phair, blending power pop and Americana with meticulous production to create a sound that follows the trail blazed by modern masters such as Matthew Sweet, Craig Finn and Ted Leo. Debuting in 2021 with the EP Trying To Get By, on June 4 The Joel Affair releases its third five-song collection, …...

The Joel Affair is the recording project of Ontario singer/songwriter Joel Phair, blending power pop and Americana with meticulous production to create a sound that follows the trail blazed by modern masters such as Matthew Sweet, Craig Finn and Ted Leo. Debuting in 2021 with the EP Trying To Get By...

Did Don Ross invent math rock? The similarities between Don’s early work and a popular new(ish) genreDon Ross is a veter...
21/05/2026

Did Don Ross invent math rock? The similarities between Don’s early work and a popular new(ish) genre

Don Ross is a veteran guitarist and musician with a career spanning more than 35 years. And his earlier work reveals an interesting approach to fingerstyle guitar playing that new listeners may find reminiscent of a genre that has been in the spotlight recently. Math rock is a subgenre that emerged from the rock scene in the early 1990s. Consisting mostly of guitar, bass and drums....

Don Ross is a veteran guitarist and musician with a career spanning more than 35 years. And his earlier work reveals an interesting approach to fingerstyle guitar playing that new listeners may find reminiscent of a genre that has been in the spotlight recently. Math rock is a subgenre that emerged....

Album Review: Donovan Woods – Squander Your GiftsDonovan Woods' newest EP, Squander Your Gifts, invites listeners into m...
19/05/2026

Album Review: Donovan Woods – Squander Your Gifts

Donovan Woods' newest EP, Squander Your Gifts, invites listeners into moments of grief and reflection. The five-song collection, released on Feb. 27, spans 16 minutes but carries an emotional weight that lasts beyond its runtime. The EP is about the loss of Donovans’ friend Abe, who passed away unexpectedly two years ago. In an Instagram post ahead of the release, Donovan said the EP is “about our creative gifts and whether we have any obligation to share them.”...

Donovan Woods' newest EP, Squander Your Gifts, invites listeners into moments of grief and reflection. The five-song collection, released on Feb. 27, spans 16 minutes but carries an emotional weight that lasts beyond its runtime. The EP is about the loss of Donovans’ friend Abe, who passed away un...

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