Coming Soon late summer 2021! 
Written, produced, and performed by Matt Epp and Isaac Murdoch.
Gichi Mnido Nagamon written and performed by Shannon Paul. 
With special guests Shannon Paul and Nora Kotkas.
Additional musicianship by Walter Macdonald Whitebear, Chris Andrew, Joel Couture, Kyle Crane, Samantha Whelan Kotkas.

06 Indian Song

Toronto based singer-songwriter and poet Donna Dunlop joins us on Episode 602 of Folk Roots Radio to chat about her career in music, and latest album "Backlight" which features songs that were originally recorded in 2000-2001, but revisited this past year with support and instrumentation from producer/engineer and guitarist Steve Sherman. Although Donna is no longer active as a live performer, she has a great music catalogue and lots of interesting stories to share. So, settle down and enjoy Donna Dunlop... in Conversation on Folk Roots Radio.

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Episode 602 - feat. Donna Dunlop In Conversation - Backlight

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SCOTLAND MEETS JAMAICA IN CANADA!
The brainchild of Scottish-Canadian visionary Jason Wilson (Wilson & Swarbrick), Ashara presents a joyful blend of Scottish folk, global roots and reggae – it’s where Scotland meets Jamaica in Canada! Wilson, who provides vocals, acoustic guitar and piano, is joined by legendary Jamaican-Canadian guitarist Carl Harvey (Toots & The Maytals), and Wilson band members, saxophonist Marcus Ali, vocalist Laurel Tubman, drummer Vince Reel and bassist Michael Shapinko.

MY LOVE SINGS LIKE A LINTIE
Words and Music by Jason Wilson
Ochiltree 136 Publishing 2022 (Wheel Records/Proper Music Distribution)

Performed by Jason Wilson and Ashara:
Whistles - Ross Ainslie
Irish Flute and Whistle - Marcus Ali
Mandolin - Tim Bovaconti
Rhythm Guitar - Carl Harvey
Drums and Percussion - Vince Reel
Bass - Michael Shapinko
Fiddle - Jack Smedley
Vocals - Laurel Tubman
Lead Vocals, Acoustic Guitar and Accordion - Jason Wilson

My Love Is Like A Lintie

Jason Wilson and Ashara - My Love Sings like a Lintie

Jay Gilday grew up in a very musical family in Yellowknife before relocating to Edmonton AB and immersing himself in its vibrant music scene. Whether playing solo or with his power trio, Jay Gilday is a captivating live performer. As a songwriter, he weaves together aspects of his own ancestral traditions: Dene spirituals, Irish ballads, and Canadian folk and rock to produce a sound that is very much his own. His latest album 2016’s “Faster The Light” features ten songs, wrapped up in a harmonic electric blues rock mix. The album earned Jay Gilday the Indigenous Artist of the Year at the 2017 Western Canadian Music Awards alongside Singer-Songwriter of the Year of the Year, and a nod as one of the Artists to Watch at the 2017 Edmonton Music Awards. Jay is currently working on a solo folk recording, expected in 2018. Jay Gilday sat down with Jan Hall from Folk Roots Radio at the Folk North export showcase to chat about his music. Check out Jay Gilday online at http://jaygilday.com. Music: Jay Gilday “Alleys & Rocks”, “City Slide” and “Dream Your Dreams” from “Faster Than Light” (2016, Self).

Interview - Jay Gilday

Written while floating on a northern Ontario lake under the star filled midnight sky, ‘Connected…not the same’ is an ode to our universal connectedness, the uniqueness of our individuality and to finding the proper pace in which to be in love with both.  Produced with the uber sensitive brilliantfish ‘Connected…not the same’ is accompanied by the consummate guitar player, Cam MacInnes and the pure-in-voice singer, Sweet T. on backing vocals.

Connected...not the same

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Folk Roots Radio is a syndicated radio show hosted and produced by Jan Hall that focuses on bringing new folk, roots and blues music and the voices of upcoming and independent artists to the airwaves. Visit us online at https://folkrootsradio.com.

Interview - Jay Gilday

Folk Roots Radio... with Jan Hall

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