Maria Dunn Music

Next CARE Circle Talk~Stories of Resilience
Sep 10, 2025, 4 pm PT (5pm MT) on Zoom (pls advance register - link in Event info)
We are honoured to have:
Dennis Shorty (Musician, Master Carver, Artist, Craftsman, Knowledge Keeper and more) with Jennifer Fröhling www.facebook.com/share/1BsVEz...

Planxty were an Irish folk music band formed in January 1972, consisting initially of Christy Moore (vocals, acoustic guitar, bodhrán), Andy Irvine (vocals, mandolin, mandola, bouzouki, hurdy-gurdy,… Folk History Lesson - Planxty: "the most influential band in the history of Irish traditional music"

And down the algorithm/rabbit hole to this, reminding me that one of the 1st folk bands I was in did a version of Raggle Taggle Gypsy, inspired by the Planxty version. #Folk #History Lesson - Planxty: "the most influential band in the history of #Irish traditional music."

I don’t know how to pray so I offer up this song… This song is a prayer, a protection spell, a plea. This song is a belief. And a question. Are you a Superlover? All Children are Our… Allison Russell - Superlover ft. Annie Lennox

Getting in the mood @edmfolkfest.bsky.social Aug 7-10. Allison Russell headlines Friday. Went to her website & found this stunning song/video w Annie Lennox. Thankyou Allison + JT Nero for writing this song. "This song is a Calling In. We are One Human Family. Equally."

60s Scoop Walk Aug 23, 2025 Jasper Ave & 105th St walk to Alberta Legislature

Sixties Scoop Indigenous Society of Alberta

All Ears: A Shared History of CJSR and CKUA In celebration of CJSR's 30th Anniversary on the FM dial, producers Megan Clark (CKUA), Matt Hirji (CJSR), and Mark Rodgers (CJSR) have joined forces to create a radio documentary exploring the shared

Although 11 years ago, some great #yeg and Alberta #radio #history here:
All Ears: A Shared History of CJSR and CKUA
CKUA Radio
On the 30th anniversary of CJSR going to FM 88.5
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Nov 21, 1927, CKUA was the initial U of A campus station

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#TBT to #EdmontonHeritageFestival 2005! Marjorie and Fill-Up braved the morning chill when temperatures averaged a fresh 6C!

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Nothing like old friends and new friends sitting around together along the Yukon River. This song is a reprise on my new album album "Beneath Your Skin" coming out in 2024. Video credits Actors -… Down By The River Where the People Gather - Premiered at ALFF 2025

Love this video from musical pal Kim Beggs @kimbeggs.bsky.social — she so beautifully captures my favourite kind of musical gathering!

Down By The River Where the People Gather

Maria Dunn 2022 Juno Winner for Joyful Banner Blazing! A true preserver of the spirit of folk music, 3x Juno-nominated Maria Dunn is often compared to Woody Guthrie for her keen social awareness & unvarnished me...

#BandcampFriday Aug 1/25! Continuing their support for musicians @bandcamp.com again waives revenue share on sales this Fri Aug 1 midnight to midnight PT. You can download my #Junos2022 winning Joyful Banner Blazing AND my #Junos2017 nominated album Gathering thru them here mariadunn.bandcamp.com

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Ending w/ a real 🔍 story

#ArnoldShultz. There are no known recordings by him. But he’s like the unsung father of country music & bluegrass.

Bill Monroe is called the father of bluegrass. But who influenced his guitar sound? Who gave Bill his first 🎵job?

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Yay! happy to "find" you again too :-) thank you for the follow. Hope you are well too. Looking forward to hearing Allison and band live next Friday in Edmonton at the Edmonton Folk Fest!

The Spirit Sings is a Métis music Theatre show on tour in Europe. The show introduced the Canadian Métis history to a new audience. Cast: #Laura #Vinson - Maria Dunn - Dale Ladouceur - Karen… The Spirit Sings by Laura Vinson 🇨🇦 Métis music Theatre Show

Honoured to have been a side musician on this project! Laura Vinson and Free Spirit's full The Spirit Sings production that toured in the Netherlands & Belgium in 2011, 2013:

The Q&A: "You're competing in the most absurd, oversaturated field" Singer Dan Mangan on attention-getting tools for an era of information overload

Appreciate this Paul Wells interview with songwriter and musician Dan Mangan @danmanganmusic.com :

© Laura Vinson - McEnt Publishing - McEnt management From "The Spirit Sings" theatre production. Petite Marie tells the poignant story of the remains of a young girl found on the banks of the… Petite Marie by Laura Vinson 🇨🇦 The story of a country wife

Here's another of Laura Vinson's beautiful, powerful songs that I found most moving to perform with Laura, Karen Donaldson Shepherd Hand Drum/Trad Vocals, Dale Ladouceur Chapman Stick, Angela Miracle Gladue Women's Traditional Dance. Petite Marie:

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Tom Coxworth began his Jul 27 @folk-routes.bsky.social #radio show @calgaryfolkfest.bsky.social w tribute to Laura Vinson. Much gratitude, Tom, for your attention/care in bringing/reflecting our #Alberta community to CKUA airwaves. Listen on demand all week, search "Folk Routes"

Thank you for playing and sharing Laura Vinson's music Donald @fervorcoulee.bsky.social another powerful song of hers!

Economic Impact Report Find out about festivals, performances, openings and art events, funding for artists, public art, our Shop in Churchill Square and more.

Thx Renée Williams ED, #EdmontonArtsCouncil for this! "Using data from 183 orgs funded by EAC, this study shows that arts/fest orgs funded by EAC generate >$171 million of #economic activity annually in #yeg ...also create >1,400 local jobs/yr..."

And they're performing this afternoon Jul 26, 2025 at www.mamawihitowin.com at Stony Plain Heritage Park!

Métis Crossing: 2-Night Immersive Experience Immerse yourself in the rich stories and vibrant traditions of the Métis people on this two-night retreat filled with learning, discovery and fun.

#Métis Crossing: 2-Night Immersive Experience
Aug. 15, 2025 3:00 PM - Aug. 17, 2025 10:00 AM
Métis Crossing 17339 Victoria Trail Smoky Lake, AB T0A 3C0

Looking forward to hearing these musical pals at EFMF:
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Love this video too! youtu.be/L-Z43stTPM8?...
Melissa Carper - Boxers on Backwards (Official Music Video)

Peggy Seeger at 90 - Stranger Songs - 2025-07-08 The theme this week on Stranger Songs is Peggy Seeger at 90. Peggy turned 90 on June 17 and has just announced her retirement from touring. Click on LISTEN NOW to hear this show. Click on LISTEN to…

#ICYMI Stranger Songs on CKCU Radio
Tuesday July 8th, 2025 with @mikeregenstreif.bsky.social
Peggy Seeger at 90

Sunday Sessions: Wild Mountainside Wild mountainside.

Scotland's Eddi Reader with a beautiful John Douglas song, Wild Mountainside. Thank you @kerrydexter.bsky.social for the story and song here:

Book Launch!
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reuben quinn
Thu Jul 24, 1-3pm
Paper Birch Bookstore
10825 95 St. Edmonton, AB
ᓀᐦᐃᔭᐤ to remind each and one another, spirit marker writing system as a foundation for teaching ᓀᐦᐃᔭᐁᐧᐃᐧᐣ #nêhîyawewin.
Supported by a FIRE grant through #Edmonton #Heritage Council.

YouTube video by McEnt Productions The Spirit Sings, finale song - Laura Vinson and Free Spirit

I've had Laura Vinson's beautiful, powerful songs and her deep, rich voice in my head for the past many days. Here's one of her songs that I found most moving to perform.
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Obituary for Laura Jeannette Vinson | Edson Funeral Home Ltd. Foothills Crematorium Share memories & support the family

With profound sadness, gratitude, love for the gift of Laura Vinson, her music, mentorship, friendship over the yrs. Honoured to learn her powerful songs as a side musician. My heart goes out to Dave, family, friends in music-making & beyond. www.foothillsmemorialchapel.com/obituary/Lau...

Thank you very much!