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, […]

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The 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 […]

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The 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 […]

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Every 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, […]

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Thought 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 […]

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Vocal 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, […]

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An 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 […]

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Griddle 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 […]

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Acclaimed 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 […]

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Ariko 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 […]

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Lucho Quequezana Riding a High to Mariposa

With his music transcending into youthful playfulness – even as an established, internationally renowned artist – conventional descriptions cannot do […]

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Virtuoso 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 […]

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Songwriter 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 […]

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The 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 […]

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The 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 […]

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Dan 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 […]

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Meet 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, […]

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RUNA – 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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