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Refolkus Podcast - When Trad is Trending w/ Pressgang Mutiny
In this week's episode, we chat with James McKie and Stefan Read of Pressgang Mutiny, a Toronto-based sea shanty group. In this...
5 days ago

Refolkus Podcast - The Art of Booking: Mariposa Folk Festival w/ Spencer Shewen
In this week's episode, we chat with Spencer Shewen, the Artistic Director of the Mariposa Folk Festival. Spencer takes us through his...
Mar 19

Refolkus Podcast - Economic Resiliency in Canada's Independent Music Sector w/ Andrew Cash
In this week's episode, we chat with Andrew Cash, President and CEO of the Canadian Independent Music Association (CIMA). Rosalyn and...
Mar 12

Refolkus Podcast - Demystifying Sync & Licensing w/ Michelle Allman-Esdaille
Welcome back to the fourth season of Refolkus. In this week's episode, we chat with Michelle Allman-Esdaille, owner and sync agent at The...
Mar 5


ReFolkUs Podcast Ep. 52: Building Community Through AlgomaTrad with Julie Schryer & Pat O'Gorman
In this week's episode of ReFolkUs, we chat with Julie Schryer and Pat O’Gorman, the Founders and Artistic Directors of AlgomaTrad and...
Sep 25, 2024


ReFolkUs Podcast Ep. 51: Finding Creative Balance with Kaeley Jade
In this week's episode of ReFolkUs, we chat with Kaeley Jade. We dive into her incredible journey from gigging at just 9 years old to...
Sep 17, 2024


ReFolkUs Podcast Ep. 50: Music in Community at the West End Cultural Centre with Jorge Requena Ramos
In this week's episode of ReFolkUs, we chat with Jorge Requena Ramos, Artistic Director of the West End Cultural Centre (WECC). Jorge...
Sep 10, 2024


ReFolkUs Podcast Ep. 49: Creativity, Boundaries & Visual Aesthetic with Begonia
In this week's episode of ReFolkUs, we chat with singer-songwriter Begonia. Begonia shares her unique approach to songwriting, revealing...
Sep 3, 2024


ReFolkUs Podcast Ep. 48: Building Equity for Women & Non-binary Music Workers with Robyn Stewart
In this week's episode of ReFolkUs, we chat with Robyn Stewart, the Executive Director of Women in Music Canada. Robyn delves into the...
Aug 27, 2024


ReFolkUs Podcast Ep. 47: Demystifying Labels with Birthday Cake Records' David Landreth
In this week's episode of ReFolkUs, we chat with David Landreth, Co-Founder and COO of Birthday Cake Records, a Winnipeg-based record...
Aug 20, 2024


ReFolkUs Podcast Ep. 46: Demystifying Music Management with Amie Therrien
In this week's episode of ReFolkUs, we chat with Amie Therrien, the Executive Director of Music Managers Forum Canada (MMF Canada). In...
Aug 13, 2024


ReFolkUs Podcast Ep. 45: The Magic of House Concerts with Leonard Podolak
In this week's episode of ReFolkUs, we chat with Leonard Podolak, the Co-Artistic/Executive Director of Home Routes/Chemin Chez Nous, ...
Aug 6, 2024


ReFolkUs Podcast Ep. 44: On the Air Pt. 3 - The Art of the Folk DJ with Tom Coxworth
In this week's episode of ReFolkUs, we chat with Tom Coxworth, producer and DJ of the ‘Folk Routes’ radio show on CKUA Radio in Calgary....
Jul 30, 2024


ReFolkUs Podcast Ep. 43: Culinary Arts, Finance, and Starting a Music Festival with Daniel Desjarlais
In this week's episode of ReFolkUs, we chat with Daniel Desjarlais. Daniel delves into the origins of the Sakawinow Music Festival,...
Jul 23, 2024


ReFolkUs Podcast Ep. 42: Breaking into the UK Market with Terry O'Brien
In this week's episode of ReFolkUs, we chat with Terry O’Brien, a key figure in the UK folk scene. Terry offers an in-depth overview of...
Jul 16, 2024


ReFolkUs Podcast Ep. 41: On the Air Pt. 2 - The Power of Local Radio on Community with Kwende Kefentse
Today, we are excited to release the second episode of our series, ‘On the Air’, where we delve into the fascinating world of radio. This...
Jul 16, 2024


ReFolkUs Podcast Ep. 40: How to Secure Funding w/ Samantha Matusoff
In this week's episode, we sit down with grant writer and funding strategist, Samantha Matusoff. Samantha shares her extensive knowledge...
Jul 2, 2024


ReFolkUs Podcast Ep. 39: On the Air Pt. 1 - Radio Promotion w/ Art Menius
Today, we are releasing the first episode in our series, ‘On the Air’, where we explore the wonderful world of radio.  In this week's...
Jun 25, 2024


ReFolkUs Podcast Ep. 38: Supporting Your Health Through Herbs w/ Sarah Jane Scouten
In this week's episode, we chat with folk artist and herbalist, Sarah Jane Scouten. Sarah Jane shares her philosophy on how musicians can...
Jun 18, 2024


Ep. 37: Working & Performing in the USA w/ Liana White
In this week's episode, we chat with Liana White , the Executive Director of the Canadian National Office of the American Federation of...
Jun 11, 2024
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