The Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Arts Society told its members on Friday that it will be shutting down its office and ...

On Friday, the Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Arts Society informed its members about the closure of its office and the layoff of its staff. This decision follows a troubling financial trajectory that ...

The future of the Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Arts Society is still uncertain and at high risk. Board member Jordan Grenke ...

Adamant Community Club Folk musician Keith Murphy performs a solo concert, at 4 p.m. Sunday, March 10 at the Adamant Community Club, 1161 Martin Road in Calais. Admission is $15 at the door; call ...

Because of its unique history and strong sense of identity, Newfoundland holds a singular place in the world of traditional music. The island’s original settlers — mainly fishermen profiting from the ...

Ian Foster’s creativity has taken many forms, from singer-songwriter to composer to — most recently — label founder. (Ritche Perez/Submitted by Ian Foster - image credit) Ian Foster sees Newfoundland ...

When members of Great Big Sea suggested they add a second CD of traditional folk songs to their 2004 pop-rock album, "Something Beautiful," Warner Canada label executives were less than encouraging.

Ian Foster sees Newfoundland music as a tapestry of many different colours and threads. “I think sometimes artists can get caught up in intellectualizing what a place is when it comes to their music.