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
Al Oster Paddlewheeler Yukon Ballads
Hector MacIsaac Ride, WIlliam, Ride! The Legend of the Black Donnelly's
Diane Oxner The Bold Fisherman Sings the Helen Creighton Collection of Traditional Folk Songs of Nova Scotia
Omar Blondahl Sally Brown Trade Winds: Sagebrush Sam presents The Saga of Newfoundland in Song
Ken Peacock Brown Flour, 1926 Songs and Ballads of Newfoundland
Al Oster Buckets of Steel Yukon Ballads
Compilation Michel Noël - Le voyage de noces 12 Chansons Canadiennes: Festival Radio Canada, 1957
Tiller's Folly Ned McGowan's War Stirring Up Ghosts: Songs & Stories of Historic British Columbia
Geoff Noble Fort Langley Heroes & Monuments of British Columbia
Larena Clark The Rifle Boys A Canadian Garland: Folksongs from the Province of Ontario
Edith Fowke (Edith Margaret Fulton) Orlo Brandon - The Green Briar Shore Ontario Ballads & Folksongs
Geoff Noble The Fisgard Lighthouse Heroes & Monuments of British Columbia
Omar Blondahl She's Like the Swallow 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Tiller's Folly Reels: Heel & Toe; Muddy Frogwater; An Dram Buidheach A Ripple in Time
Omar Blondahl The H'emm'r Jane Songs of Sea and Shore
Omar Blondahl I'se the B'y Trade Winds: Sagebrush Sam presents The Saga of Newfoundland in Song
Newfoundland Mummers Irish Washer Woman Newfoundland Mummers
Leonard Meehan The Song of the Anchor Watch, Brave Captain William Jackman Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Stu Phillips Riverboat Captain A Visit to British Columbia
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 Lucille Dumont - Mon Saint-Laurent, si grand, si grand 12 Chansons Canadiennes: Festival Radio Canada, 1957
Lucinda Clemens La rose blanche - The White Rose Une Chanson de Vérité - Folk Songs of the Prairie Metis
Lucinda Clemens Petits enfants - An Old Man's Request Une Chanson de Vérité - Folk Songs of the Prairie Metis
Omar Blondahl We'll Rant & We'll Roar 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Al Oster Sourdough Rendezvous Northland Ballads
Stu Phillips Nigger John Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Stu Phillips The Priest Who Slept One Hundred Years Visit Old Québec
Omar Blondahl Sweet Betsy From Pike Favourite Folk Songs
Jerry Alfred and the Medicine Beat Generation Hand Down Etsi Shon: Grandfather Songs
Compilation Charlie Adams - Unikkaapunga Nitjautiit Vol .2
Ola Louise Sasquatch Sasquatch b/w Train Song
Compilation Pamela Morgan - The Southern Cross Tradition: Songs, Stories, and Tunes from Newfoundland & Labrador
Stu Phillips Bill Miner A Visit to British Columbia
Drumlin Madam, You Came Courting Mackerel Skies
Compilation Charlie Adams - Puturie Nitjautiit Vol .2
Compilation Fran Dowie - Century Sam Ballads of British Columbia (musical postcard picture sleeve)
Big Billy & Sebastian The Ballad of Fred Quilt Goin' Home b/w The Ballad of Fred Quilt
George Hauschild & Carole Yukon Song Yukon Song (split with Earl Hughes)
Gerry Formanger (Gerry Reeves) Money Musk Side by Each
Hank Karr Echo of the Yukon Paddlewheeler and Other Northland Ballads
Compilation Candy Kane - Centennial Sue Ballads of British Columbia (musical postcard picture sleeve)
Hector MacIsaac Settling In (Narration) The Legend of the Black Donnelly's
Stu Phillips Legend of the Fernie Fire A Visit to British Columbia
Edith Fowke (Edith Margaret Fulton) O.J. Abbott - The Weaver Ontario Ballads & Folksongs
Omar Blondahl The Southern Cross The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Ola Louise Train Song Sasquatch b/w Train Song
Stu Phillips The Fireworks Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Hector MacIsaac Doing Time (Narration) The Legend of the Black Donnelly's
Omar Blondahl Homeward Bound Trade Winds: Sagebrush Sam presents The Saga of Newfoundland in Song
Al Oster Ballad of Soapy Smith Northland Ballads
Compilation William Tagoona - Inuit Nunani Nitjautiit Vol .2
Omar Blondahl Big Rock Candy Mountain Favourite Folk Songs
Ladies & Escorts Somebody Robbed the CPR CP Transcontinental/ Somebody Robbed the CPR b/w Bill Miner Song
Hector MacIsaac Tom, Write Me a Letter The Legend of the Black Donnelly's
Compilation Charlie Panigoniak - Jingle Bells Nitjautiit Vol .2
Arthur Scammel R. The Six Horsepower Coker My Newfoundland
Earl Heywood They're Gonna Hang Jim Donnelly Tales of the Donnelly Feud
Arthur Scammel R. Squid Jiggin' Ground My Newfoundland
Lucinda Clemens Un jour la petite - The Fraudulent Confession Une Chanson de Vérité - Folk Songs of the Prairie Metis
Geoff Noble Heroes & Monuments Heroes & Monuments of British Columbia
Al Oster Unfortunate Miner Yukon Ballads
Compilation Peter and Susan Aningmiuq - Ataatagaina Nitjautiit Vol .2
Omar Blondahl I Know An Old Lady Favourite Folk Songs
Arthur Scammel R. Squid-Jiggin' Ground Part 1 Squid-Jiggin' Ground Part 1 // Squid-Jiggin' Ground Squid-Jiggin' Ground Part 2
Leonard Meehan The Low Blue Hills of Home Otto P. Kelland's Songs of the Anchor Watch: Newfoundland Folk Songs
Tiller's Folly Farewell to Ardoon A Ripple in Time
Compilation Timungiak Petaulassie and Qaunaq Mikkigak - 04 Nitjautiit Vol .2
Stu Phillips Madeleine de vecheres Visit Old Québec
Hank Karr Phantom of the Arctic Paddlewheeler and Other Northland Ballads
Jerry Alfred and the Medicine Beat Beginner Gambling Song Etsi Shon: Grandfather Songs
Larena Clark I Once Loved a Lass A Canadian Garland: Folksongs from the Province of Ontario
Drumlin The Twa Brothers Mackerel Skies
Tommy Banks and John Cousins John Cousins - O'Halloran Road A Heritage of Songs Vol. 1: When Johnny Went Plowing for Kearon And Other Traditional Prince Edward Island Folksongs
Edith Fowke (Edith Margaret Fulton) What is the Life of a Man More than the Leaves? Folk Music of Ontario
Lucinda Clemens La chanson de falcon - Falcon's Song Une Chanson de Vérité - Folk Songs of the Prairie Metis
Omar Blondahl Lester Chaney and the Polar Bears The Great Seal Hunt of Newfoundland
Omar Blondahl The Star of Logy Bay 16 Songs of Newfoundland
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
Hector MacIsaac The Rise of the Vigilantes (Narration) The Legend of the Black Donnelly's
Omar Blondahl Farmer's Curs't Wife Favourite Folk Songs
Tiller's Folly McCulloch's Wonder A Ripple in Time
Larena Clark The Banks of the Nile A Canadian Garland: Folksongs from the Province of Ontario
Geoff Noble The Bands of Steel Heroes & Monuments of British Columbia
Big Billy & Sebastian Goin' Home Goin' Home b/w The Ballad of Fred Quilt
Compilation Lem Snow - Newfoundland Tradition: Songs, Stories, and Tunes from Newfoundland & Labrador
Omar Blondahl My Old Kentucky Home Favourite Folk Songs
Omar Blondahl Ballad Of The Frank Slide Favourite Folk Songs
Stu Phillips The Lost Lemon Mine Stu Phillips Sings Echoes of the Canadian Foothills
Omar Blondahl Squid Jiggin' Ground 16 Songs of Newfoundland
Edith Fowke (Edith Margaret Fulton) The Golden Vanity Folk Music of Ontario
Earl Heywood The Night They Shot John Donnelly Tales of the Donnelly Feud
Ken Peacock Who is at My Window Weeping? Songs and Ballads of Newfoundland
Wade Hemsworth The Story of The I'm Alone (vocal Wade Hemsworth) The Land of the Muskeg
Geoff Noble Captain George Vancouver Heroes & Monuments of British Columbia
Earl Heywood The Ballad of Big Jim Carroll (The Massacre) Tales of the Donnelly Feud
Newfoundland Mummers I'se the B'ye Newfoundland Mummers
Gerry Formanger (Gerry Reeves) Headed for Cape Breton Side by Each
Larena Clark The Gallant Hussar A Canadian Garland: Folksongs from the Province of Ontario
Stu Phillips The Village Blacksmith Visit Old Québec
Ladies & Escorts Bill Miner Song CP Transcontinental/ Somebody Robbed the CPR b/w Bill Miner Song

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

Canada's Traditional Queen Of Song

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