Inside World Music

The 2016 Edmonton Folk Music Festival happened August 4-7 and I was there to take in the sights and sounds. I was thrilled to see a few of m...

This Land is Your Land: Woody at 100 (Arlo Guthrie and Friends) , a photo by raise my voice on Flickr. For me, one of the biggest treats of...

Johnny Clegg , a photo by raise my voice on Flickr. I am so glad I was able to catch some of Johnnny Clegg 's show at the Edmonton Folk...

La Bottine Souriante , a photo by raise my voice on Flickr. As a Quebec music enthusiast for many years, I was thrilled when I found out th...

Ladysmith Black Mambazo , a photo by raise my voice on Flickr. I know people who came to the 2012 Edmonton Folk Music Festival just to see ...

Jim Cuddy Band , a photo by raise my voice on Flickr. I have been a fan of Blue Rodeo for more years than I care to count. In fact, the...

Lennie Gallant , a photo by raise my voice on Flickr. Lennie Gallant is a modern troubadour, a teller of stories through song, and a da...

Alejandro Escovedo - EFMF 2010 Originally uploaded by raise my voice Alejandro Escovedo is a legend to those in the know. Texas-born but lat...

Alex Cuba Originally uploaded by raise my voice With his signature afro and sideburns, Alex Cuba 's looks are as striking and unique as ...

Arrested Development Originally uploaded by raise my voice This band is not folk, but certainly gave an "arresting" performance la...

Spirit of the West Originally uploaded by raise my voice Spirit of the West is an enduring band from Vancouver. For over 25 years, Spirit...

Hanggai & The SteelDrivers Originally uploaded by raise my voice What do you get when you mix roots music with traditional throat singin...

Daby Touré Originally uploaded by raise my voice The name Touré has become synonymous with World Music, the large Africal family having prod...

Hot Tuna Originally uploaded by raise my voice Hot Tuna is one of those bands whose reputation precedes them. A career of performing some o...

Oysterband Originally uploaded by raise my voice Oysterband is a legendary band on the international folk music scene. Steeped in the tradi...

Agnostic Mountain Gospel Choir Originally uploaded by raise my voice First of all, let's get a couple of things straight. They aren'...

Great Lake Swimmers Originally uploaded by raise my voice As I was heading to the concession area at the Edmonton Folk Music Festival this ...

The Skydiggers Originally uploaded by raise my voice If you have never heard of The Skydiggers , it likely isn't your fault. Let this be...