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Feb 21 2024
Ep. 34: Having Hard Conversations w/ Shakura S'Aida
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Today on ReFolkUs, we chat to Shakura S’Aida. Shakura goes into depth on how she navigates having hard conversations within both a personal and business context and offers advice…
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Ep. 33: The Art of Booking Pt. 5 - Vancouver Island MusicFest w/ Doug Cox
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Today, we are releasing the fifth episode in our series titled ‘The Art of Booking’ where we speak with Artistic Directors of music festivals from across Canada. In this…
Feb 7 2024
Ep. 32: Addressing Climate Justice w/ Luke Wallace
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Today on ReFolkUs, we chat to Luke Wallace. Luke touches on the ways in which he incorporates climate justice into his music by inspiring others through messages of hope,…
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Ep. 31: The Art of Booking Pt. 4 - Lunenburg Folk Harbour Festival with Louis Robitaille
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Today, we are releasing the fourth episode in our series titled ‘The Art of Booking’ where we speak with Artistic Directors of music festivals from across Canada. In this…
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Ep. 30: In Conversation with Aysanabee
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Today on ReFolkUs, we chat to Aysanabee. We discuss the incredible trajectory of his career — from his roots as a journalist to a fulltime music artist. He also…
Jan 17 2024
Ep. 29: The Art of Booking Pt. 3 - Summerfolk Music & Crafts Festival w/ James Keelaghan
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Today, we are releasing the third episode in our series titled ‘The Art of Booking’ where we speak with Artistic Directors of music festivals from across Canada. In this…
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Ep. 28: Identity & Creative Expression w/ Janice Jo Lee
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Today on ReFolkUs, we chat to Janice Jo Lee about the interplay between identity and creativity. Janice discusses how her Korean identity informs the narrative of her creative expression,…
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Ep. 27: The Art of Booking Pt. 2 - Folk On The Rocks w/ Carly McFadden
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Today, we are releasing the second episode in our series titled ‘The Art of Booking’ where we speak with Artistic Directors of music festivals from across Canada. In this…
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Episode 26: The Art of Booking Pt. 1 - Calgary Folk Festival w/ Kerry Clarke
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We're excited to kick off the first episode in a series titled ‘The Art of Booking’ where we speak with Artistic Directors of music festivals from across Canada. In…
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Episode 25: Transcending Cultural Boundaries w/ Just Prince
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This week on ReFolkUs, we chat with Just Prince about his musical influences from both Eastern classical and Western music. Through his superb musicianship and artistry, he weaves these…
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Episode 24: Reimagining A More Sustainable Music Industry w/ Barbra Lica
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In this week’s episode of ReFolkUs, we chat to Barbra Lica about the urgent need for a more sustainable music industry, focusing on the value artists bring and the…
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Episode 20: Estelle Klein Lifetime Achievement Interview w/ Erin Benjamin
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ReFolkUs is back with a special pre-conference drop, where we will be releasing four episodes prior to the Folk Music Ontario Conference being held in London, Ontario on October…
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Episode 19: Estelle Klein Community Builder Interview w/ Treasa Levasseur
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Estelle Klein Community Builder Interview w/ Treasa Levasseur
ReFolkUs is back with a special pre-conference drop, where we will be releasing four episodes prior to the Folk Music Ontario…
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Episode 18: Pitch Craft w/ Valerie Denn
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ReFolkUs is back with a special pre-conference drop, where we will be releasing four episodes prior to the Folk Music Ontario Conference being held in London, Ontario on October… Read moreMar 24 2023
Episode 17: Sustaining a Healthy Career w/ Anna Ruddick
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In this week’s episode of ReFolkUs, we dive into the world of wellness for musicians, with special guest Anna Ruddick, a renowned bassist, and passionate advocate for musicians' mental,…
Read moreMar 22 2023
Episode 16: Getting the Gig w/ Ben Whiteley
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In this episode, Rosalyn sits down with Ben Whiteley, a talented bassist and multi-instrumentalist from Toronto. Ben comes from a family of professional musicians and has an impressive career…
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Episode 15: Creativity Through Self Discovery w/ Saskia Tomkins
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In this episode, Rosalyn sits down with Saskia Tomkins, as they discuss the invitations for vulnerability that can come with the highs and lows of living in a post-pandemic…
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Episode 14: Parenting in the Music Industry w/ Moonfruits
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Late night gigs. Recording Sessions. Touring. The erratic schedules of working musicians make work-life balance a tough thing to achieve. Add a partner and a growing child to the…
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Episode 13: Embracing Your Entrepreneurial Self w/ Jenny Whiteley
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Today we sit down with multiple JUNO Award-winning folk singer Jenny Whiteley, to explore her unique journey growing up in a “working-musician” family, to coming into her own as…
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Episode 12: Building Resiliency w/ Julian Taylor
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Julian Taylor’s career has been a testament to the power of perseverance. From his early days as a fully DIY musician to his current status as a celebrated artist,…
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Episode 11: Crafting a Compelling Story w/ Hilary Saunders
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As creatives, we often feel more comfortable telling other people’s stories rather than our own. What facts should you include? How do you ensure you sound humble, articulate and…
Read moreMar 8 2023
Episode 10 BONUS: Breathing Tips To Calm Nerves w/ Cindy Doire
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It’s a fallacy to believe that if love to perform, that you won’t get nervous… Or that if you’re working in your passion, that you won’t feel anxiety.
The…
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Episode 10: Finding Your Folk w/ Kejo Buchanan
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Folk has been described as music “by the people, for the people” but does that include all people?
In today’s episode, we chat with Folk Recovery Executive Producer, Kejo…
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Episode 9 BONUS: Whats on Your Website? w/ Joseph Longo
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With free social media platforms easily accessible to everybody, what are the advantages to keeping a website up and running?
Today, we talk with Bandzoogle's Learning and Development Coordinator,…
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