The Milk Carton Kids to make Their Mariposa Debut
This contemporary folk duo from Los Angeles sports a fresh sound with beautifully harmonized vocals, exquisitely entwined acoustic guitar playing, […]
Posted onThe Delta Lady, Rita Coolidge, Making Her Mariposa Debut
After honing her craft singing jingles and background vocals, Rita Coolidge went on to a solo career that reached stratospheric […]
Posted onThe Full Fantastic Line-Up
The Grande Dame of Canadian folk festivals has announced the full, fantastic line-up for the 55th annual event taking place […]
Posted onEvery Child Gets to Join-In with Sing Along Tim
A vocal explorer who pushes the boundaries of her voice, Teresa Doyle experiments with new vocal colours, extended vocal techniques, […]
Posted onThought Provoking, Highly Entertaining Verse – George Elliott Clarke
Poet, playwright and literary critic, George Elliott Clarke is a seventh-generation Canadian of African-American and Mi’kmaq Amerindian heritage. He has […]
Posted onVocal Explorer Teresa Doyle Coming to Mariposa
A vocal explorer who pushes the boundaries of her voice, Teresa Doyle experiments with new vocal colours, extended vocal techniques, […]
Posted onAn Articulation of a Generation’s Heartbeat – Ian Keteku
The poetry of Ian Keteku is an articulation of a generation’s heartbeat. A magician with syntax, he conjures new realities […]
Posted onGriddle Pickers – Acoustic Country and Bluegrass
Acoustic country and bluegrass band, The Griddle Pickers is dedicated to producing organic, homegrown music steeped in the area’s diverse […]
Posted onAcclaimed Producer, Recording Engineer, Song Writer and Arranger Steve Addabbo
Grammy nominated Steve Addabbo set the standard for the singer songwriter genre with his acclaimed production, recording engineering, writing and […]
Posted onAriko Making Their Mariposa Return
Smiles ignite, toes tap and hips swivel when Franco-Ontarian sister group, Ariko, reaches into its quiver of tunes. Their fiddle-based […]
Posted onLucho Quequezana Riding a High to Mariposa
With his music transcending into youthful playfulness – even as an established, internationally renowned artist – conventional descriptions cannot do […]
Posted onVirtuoso Michele Gazich to Perform at Mariposa
Musician, composer, songwriter and music producer, Michele Gazich, is known for his trademark style on the violin. He has played […]
Posted onSongwriter and Poet Inge Andersen to Perform at Mariposa
Inge Andersen has always loved poetry and music. Inspired by Dutch poets such as Hans Andreus and Ellen Warmond, the […]
Posted onThe Clash Speaking Inuktitut = The Jerry Cans
They are“… what would happen if The Clash had grown up speaking Inuktitut…” according to Penguin Eggs. Fast rising northern […]
Posted onThe Barrel Boys Churn Out Toe Tapping Tunes
Featuring luscious vocals and barn-burning instrumentals, The Barrel Boys are a new staple on the bluegrass scene. Appreciated for their […]
Posted onDan Yashinsky: Purveyor of Funny, Profound, and Moving Stories
A well-known storyteller, author, and community organizer, Dan Yashinsky has received numerous prestigious awards including the Jane Jacobs Prize and […]
Posted onMeet Topical Songstress Erin Saoirse Adair
Songwriter, vocalist, multi-instrumentalist and composer, Erin Saoirse Adair, has become a prominent and popular voice on the national folk scene, […]
Posted onRUNA – Bringing a Mystical, Lyrical, Exciting Sound to Mariposa
Recognized as one of Irish music’s new super-groups, RUNA has been enchanting audiences by pushing the boundaries of Irish folk […]
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