Canadian Folk Music Awards

The Canadian Folk Music Awards are an annual music awards ceremony presenting awards in a variety of categories for achievements in both traditional and contemporary folk music, and other roots music genres, by Canadian musicians.[1] The awards program was created in 2005 by a group of independent label representatives, folk music presenters, artists, and enthusiasts to celebrate and promote Canadian folk music.[2]

Canadian Folk Music Awards
Current: 15th Canadian Folk Music Awards
Awarded forOutstanding achievements in folk music and roots music
CountryCanada
First awarded2005
Websitehttp://folkawards.ca 

Awards ceremonies

The following is a listing of all Canadian Folk Music Awards ceremonies.

Ceremony Date Venue City Host(s)
1st Canadian Folk Music Awards[3]December 10, 2005Canadian Museum of CivilizationGatineau, QuebecGilles Garand, Connie Kaldor
2nd Canadian Folk Music Awards[4]December 10, 2006Myer Horowitz TheatreEdmonton, Alberta
3rd Canadian Folk Music Awards[5]December 1, 2007Canadian Museum of CivilizationGatineau, QuebecShelagh Rogers, Benoit Bourque
4th Canadian Folk Music Awards[6]November 23, 2008Arts and Cultural CentreSt. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador
5th Canadian Folk Music Awards[7]November 21, 2009Dominion Chalmers ChurchOttawa, Ontario
6th Canadian Folk Music Awards[8]November 20, 2010Pantages Playhouse TheatreWinnipeg, Manitoba
7th Canadian Folk Music Awards[9]December 4, 2011Isabel Bader TheatreToronto, Ontario
8th Canadian Folk Music Awards[10]November 17, 2012Imperial TheatreSaint John, New BrunswickBenoit Bourque
9th Canadian Folk Music Awards[11]November 10, 2013University of Calgary TheatreCalgary, AlbertaShelagh Rogers, Benoit Bourque
10th Canadian Folk Music Awards[12]November 29, 2014Bronson CentreOttawa, OntarioHosts TBA
11th Canadian Folk Music AwardsNovember 8, 2015Citadel TheatreEdmonton, AlbertaHosts TBA
12th Canadian Folk Music AwardsDecember 3, 2016Isabel Bader TheatreToronto, OntarioHosts TBA
13th Canadian Folk Music AwardsNovember 19, 2017Bronson CentreOttawa, OntarioHosts TBA
14th Canadian Folk Music AwardsDecember 1, 2018The GatewayCalgary, AlbertaJames Keelaghan, Benoit Bourque
15th Canadian Folk Music AwardsApril 4, 2020Ceremony cancelled due to COVID-19 pandemic in Canada; winners announced online.

Awards

Classic Canadian Album

Year Recipient Album
2008Gordon LightfootLightfoot!

Traditional Album of the Year

This award recognizes solo artists, groups or duos. Instrumental or vocal traditional folk music are eligible. Prior to 2008, this award was known as Best Album - Traditional.

Year Recipient Album
2005Le Vent du NordLes Amants du Saint-Laurent
2006Nicolas Boulerice et Olivier DemersUn peu d'ci, Un peu d'ça
2007La Part du QuêteuxPaye la Traite
2008GenticorumLa Bibournoise
2009James Hill & Anne DavisonTrue Love Don't Weep
2010The OnceThe Once
2011GenticorumNagez Rameurs
2012Metis Fiddler QuartetNorthwest Voyage Nord Ouest
2013Mary Jane Lamond and Wendy MacIsaacSeinn
2014CòigFive
2015Matthew ByrneHearts and Heroes
2016Yann Falquet and Pascal GemmePrinces et habitants
2017Cassie and MaggieThe Willow Collection
2018Matthew ByrneHorizon Lines
2019The Slocan RamblersQueen City Jubilee

Contemporary Album of the Year

This award recognizes solo artists, groups or duos. Instrumental or vocal contemporary folk music is eligible. Prior to 2008, this award was known as Best Album - Contemporary.

Year Recipient Album
2005NathanJimson Weed
2006Penny LangStone & Sand & Sea & Sky
2007The DuhksMigrations
2008Luke Doucet and the White FalconBlood's Too Rich
2009Joel PlaskettThree
2010John Wort HannamQueen's Hotel
2011Bruce CockburnSmall Source of Comfort
2012The Deep Dark WoodsThe Place I Left Behind
2013Justin RutledgeValleyheart
2014The StrumbellasWe Still Move On Dance Floors
2015Catherine MacLellanThe Raven's Sun
2016David FranceyEmpty Train
2017Abigail LapellHide Nor Hair
2018Donovan WoodsBoth Ways
2019The Small GloriesAssiniboine & the Red

Children's Album of the Year

This award recognizes solo artists, groups or duos with a repertoire that is obviously directed towards youth. This award was first awarded in 2006 and prior to 2008 was known as Best Children's Album.

Year Recipient Album
2006Ken WhiteleyJoin the Band
2007Pied PumpkinPumkids: Tuneful Tales for Kids & Kin
2008The KerplunksThe Kerplunks
2009Chris McKhoolFiddleFire!
2010Andrew QueenToo Tall
2011Benoît ArchambaultLes pourquoi
2012Henri GodonChansons pour toutes sortes d'enfants
2013Helen AustinAlways Be a Unicorn
2014Fred PennerWhere in the World
2015The Swinging BellesMore Sheep, Less Sleep
2016The KerplunksPants & Mammals
2017Fred PennerHear the Music
2018Joseph Edgar, Lisa LeBlanc, Robin-Joël Cool, Wanabi Farmeur, Vishtèn, Caroline Savoie and Édith ButlerGrand tintamarre ! - Chansons et comptines acadiennes
2019The KerplunksLullabies for Big Eyes

Traditional Singer of the Year

This award recognizes a traditional solo vocalist, or a specified vocalist within a group. Prior to 2008, this award was known as Best Singer - Traditional. This award was not awarded in 2006 and 2007.

Year Recipient Album
2005Ian RobbJiig
2008Enoch KentOne More Round
2009Colette CheverieHours Before Dawn
2010Yves LambertBal à l'Huile
2011Dave Gunning...a tribute to John Allan Cameron
2012Lenka LichtenbergSongs for the Breathing Walls
2013Pharis RomeroLong Gone Out West Blues
2014Mélisande Gélinas-FauteuxLes métamorphoses
2015Michael Jerome BrowneSliding Delta
2016Chaim TannenbaumChaim Tannenbaum
2017Hannah Shira NaimanKnow the Mountain
2018Pharis RomeroSweet Old Religion
2019Rachel DavisAshlar

Contemporary Singer of the Year

This award recognizes a contemporary solo vocalist, or a specified vocalist within a group. Prior to 2008, this award was known as Best Singer - Contemporary.

Year Recipient Album
2005Lynn MilesLove Sweet Love
2006Jim ByrnesHouse of Refuge
2007David FranceyRight of Passage
2008Tannis SlimmonLucky Blue
2009Jim ByrnesMy Walking Stick
2010Rose CousinsThe Send Off
2011Suzie VinnickMe 'n' Mabel
2012Rose CousinsWe Have Made A Spark
2013Ian SherwoodLive at the Hive
2014Matt AndersenWeightless
2015Amelia CurranThey Promised You Mercy
2016Jadea KellyLove & Lust
2017Stephen FearingEvery Soul's a Sailor
2018Rob LutesWalk in the Dark
2019Matt AndersenHalfway Home by Morning

Instrumental Solo Artist of the Year

This award recognizes a solo artist. The majority of the recording must be instrumental. Instrumental music from all folk genres, traditional and contemporary, is eligible. This award was known as Best Instrumental Solo in 2005 and as Best Instrumentalist - Solo in 2006 and 2007.

Year Recipient Album
2005J. P. CormierX8: A Mandolin Collection
2006Bruce CockburnSpeechless
2007Anne LindsayNews From Up the Street
2008Oliver SchroerHymns and Hers
2009Tony McManusThe Maker's Mark
2010Wendell FergusonMénage à Moi
2011Jayme StoneRoom of Wonders
2012Trent FreemanRock Paper Scissors
2013Chrissy CrowleyLast Night's Fun
2014Jayme StoneThe Other Side of the Air
2015Adrianna CicconeThe Back of Winter
2016Duane AndrewsConception Bay
2017André BrunetLa grosse maison rouge
2018Jean-François BélangerLes entrailles de la montagne
2019Sabin JacquesGrandes rencontres

Instrumental Group of the Year

This award recognizes a group or duo. Instrumental music from all folk genres, traditional and contemporary, is eligible. This award was known as Best Instrumental Group in 2005 and Best Instrumentalist - Group in 2006 and 2007.

Year Recipient Album
2005Beyond the PaleConsensus
2006The McDadesBloom
2007Creaking Tree String QuartetThe Soundtrack
2008SagapoolEpisode Trois
2009Sultans of StringYalla Yalla!
2010Beyond the PalePostcards
2011Creaking Tree String QuartetSundogs
2012The FretlessWaterbound
2013Jaron Freeman-Fox & The Opposite of EverythingJaron Freeman-Fox & The Opposite of Everything
2014The Andrew Collins TrioA Play On Words
2015Natalie MacMaster and Donnell LeahyOne
2016The Andrew Collins TrioAnd It Was Good
2017Scott Macmillan and Colin Grantgood2go
2018The FretlessLive from the Art Farm
2019Mairi Rankin and Eric WrightThe Cabin Sessions

English Songwriter of the Year

This award recognizes the lyrical and melodic excellence of a recording of original songs written in English. In the case of collaborations, 50% of the songwriters involved must be Canadian. Prior to 2008, this award was known as Best Songwriter - English.

Year Recipient Album
2005Lynn MilesLove Sweet Love
2006Stephen FearingYellowjacket
2007Suzie UngerleiderShort Stories
2008Corb LundHorse Soldier! Horse Soldier!
2009Susan CroweGreytown
2010Beyond the PalePostcards
2011Lynn MilesFall for Beauty
2012Catherine MacLellanSilhouette
2013David FranceySo Say We All
2014Shari UlrichEverywhere I Go
2015Amelia CurranThey Promised You Mercy
2016Donovan WoodsHard Settle, Ain't Troubled
2017Ken YatesHuntsville
2018Lynne Hanson and Lynn Miles (The Lynnes)Heartbreak Song for the Radio
2019Abigail LapellGetaway

French Songwriter of the Year

This award recognizes the lyrical and melodic excellence of a recording of original songs written in French. In the case of collaborations, 50% of the songwriters involved must be Canadian. This award was first awarded in 2007 where it was known as Best Songwriter - French.

Year Recipient Album
2007Hugo Fleury of Polémil BazarAvale ta montre
2008Tomas JensenQuelqu'un d'autre
2009Catherine DurandCoeurs Migratoires
2010Francis d'OctobreMa bête fragile
2011Alexandre PoulinUne lumière allumée
2012Mes AïeuxÀ l'aube du printemps
2013Dany PlacardDémon vert
2014Les Hay BabiesMon Homesick Heart
2015Louis-Jean CormierLes grandes artères
2016Les soeurs Boulay4499 de l'Amour
2017Luc de LarochellièreAutre monde
2018Anik Bérubé, Natalie Byrns, Christian Bernard and Frédéric Joyal (Ancolie)Le soleil en bulle
2019Bernard AdamusC'qui nous reste de Texas

Aboriginal Songwriter of the Year

This award recognizes the lyrical and melodic excellence of a recording of original songs written in an aboriginal language or by an aboriginal artist writing in English, French or an aboriginal language. In the case of collaborations, 50% of the songwriters involved must be Canadian. This award was first awarded in 2006 where it was known as Best Songwriter - Aboriginal until 2007, and was not awarded in 2008 and 2012.

Year Recipient Album
2006Wayne LavalleeGreen Dress
2007Sandy ScofieldNikawiy Askiy
2009Don AmeroDeepening
2010AsaniListen
2011Vince FontaineSongs for Turtle Island
2013Nancy MikeNunavuttitut
2014Amanda Rheaume and John MacDonaldKeep a Fire
2015Digging Roots (Raven Kanatakta and ShoShona Kish)For the Light
2016Twin Flames (Jaaji Uppik and Chelsey June)Jaaji and Chelsey June
2017Twin Flames (Jaaji Uppik and Chelsey June)Signal Fire
2018ShauitApu peikussiakᵘ
2019Diyet van LieshoutDiyet & the Love Soldiers

Vocal Group of the Year

This award recognizes a group or duo which focuses on ensemble singing. Music from all folk genres, traditional and contemporary, is eligible. The majority of the tracks must be vocal numbers. Prior to 2008, this award was known as Best Vocal Group.

Year Recipient Album
2005NathanJimson Weed
2006MadrigaiaPléiades
2007TanglefootDance Like Flames
2008Sisters of SheynvilleSheynville Express
2009Madison VioletNo Fool For Trying
2010DalaGirls from the North Country
2011The Good LoveliesLet The Rain Fall
2012The OnceRow Upon Row of The People They Know
2013The Good LoveliesLive at Revolution
2014The High Bar GangLost and Undone: A Gospel Bluegrass Companion
2015Fortunate OnesThe Bliss
2016Musique à bouchesJusqu'aux oreilles
2017Coco MélièsThe Riddles
2018Pharis and Jason RomeroSweet Old Religion
2019The Small GloriesAssiniboine & the Red

Ensemble of the Year

This award recognizes a group or duo which can be instrumental or instrumental/vocal. Music from all folk genres, traditional and contemporary, is eligible. Prior to 2008, this award was known as Best Ensemble.

Year Recipient Album
2006Mauvais SortKoru
2007Les Charbonniers de l'EnferÀ la grâce de Dieu
2008Yves Lambert et Le Bébert OrchestraLe Monde à Lambert
2009The Deep Dark WoodsWinter Hours
2010Le Vent du NordLa Part du Feu
2011GenticorumNagez Rameurs
2012The FretlessWaterbound
2013The Good LoveliesLive at Revolution
2014The FretlessThe Fretless
2015Big Little LionsA Little Frayed, a Little Torn
2016The East PointersSecret Victory
2017Mama's BrokeCount the Wicked
2018The LynnesHeartbreak Song for the Radio
2019The Small GloriesAssiniboine & the Red

Solo Artist of the Year

This award recognizes a solo artist. Instrumental or vocal music from all folk genres, traditional and contemporary, is eligible. Prior to 2008, this award was known as Best Solo Artist.

Year Recipient Album
2005Harry ManxWest Eats Meet
2006Penny LangStone & Sand & Sea & Sky
2007Sarah Noni MetznerDaybreak Mourning
2008Michael Jerome BrowneDouble
2009Catherine MacLellanWater in the Ground
2010Amelia CurranHunter, Hunter
2011Bruce CockburnSmall Source of Comfort
2012Michael Jerome BrowneThe Road Is Dark
2013Lynn MilesDownpour
2014Lennie GallantLive Acoustic at the Carleton
2015Catherine MacLellanThe Raven's Sun
2016David FranceyEmpty Train
2017Leeroy StaggerLove Versus
2018Bruce CockburnBone on Bone
2019Irish MythenLittle Bones

World Solo Artist of the Year

This award recognizes a solo artist. Instrumental or vocal world music is eligible. This award was known as Best World Artist Solo in 2005, as Best World Solo in 2007, as World Artist of the Year - Solo in 2010, and not awarded in 2006 and 2012.

Year Recipient Album
2005Alpha Yaya DialloDjama
2007Rita ChiarelliCuore : The Italian Sessions
2008Celso MachadoJogo da Vida
2009Karim SaadaLa Danse de l'exilé
2010Dominic MancusoComfortably Mine
2011Kiran Ahluwaliaaam zameen : common ground
2013Jorge MiguelGuitarra Flamenca/Flamenco Guitar
2014Quique Escamilla500 Years of Night
2015Kiran AhluwaliaSanata: Stillness
2016Willy RiosPara ti
2017Louis SimãoA Luz (The Light)
2018Eliana CuevasGolpes y Flores
2019WesliRapadou Kreyol

World Group of the Year

This award recognizes a group or duo. Instrumental or vocal world music is eligible. This award was known as Best Group - World Music in 2006, as Best World Group in 2007, as World Artist of the Year - Group in 2010, and not awarded in 2005.

Year Recipient Album
2006The McDadesBloom
2007Mighty PopoMuhazi
2008David Buchbinder's Odessa/HavanaOdessa/Havana
2009Jayme Stone & Mansa SissokoAfrica to Appalachia
2010Sokoun TrioZanneh
2011Minor EmpireSecond Nature
2012Sultans of StringMOVE
2013Jaffa RoadWhere the Light Gets In
2014Moustafa Kouyaté & Romain MalagnouxLes frontières imaginaires
2015Lemon Bucket OrkestraMoorka
2016Sultans of StringSubcontinental Drift
2017Kobo TownWhere the Galleon Sank
2018AutorickshawMeter
2019AyradZoubida

New/Emerging Artist of the Year

This award recognizes an up-and-coming artist, duo or group. Instrumental or vocal music from all folk genres, traditional and contemporary, is eligible. Prior to 2008, this award was known as Best New/Emerging Artist.

Year Recipient Album
2005Karla AndersonThe Embassy Sessions
2006T. NileAt My Table
2007Brigitte Saint-AubinÊtre
2008Chloe AlbertDedicated State
2009The Good LoveliesGood Lovelies
2010The OnceThe Once
2011Dave Gunning...a tribute to John Allan Cameron
2012Pharis and Jason RomeroA Passing Glimpse
2013Mo KenneyMo Kenney
2014The Bros. LandrethLet it Lie
2015The Young Novelistsmade us strangers
2016HillsburnIn the Battle Years
2017Ken YatesHuntsville
2018Raine HamiltonNight Sky
2019Geneviève RacetteNo Water, No Flowers

Producer of the Year

This award recognizes excellence in craft through acknowledgment of the individual(s) who produce recordings. In case of collaborations, 50% of the team must be Canadian. International releases are permitted.

Year Recipient(s) Artist(s) Album(s)
2005Steve DawsonJenny WhiteleyHopetown
Jordy SharpHarry ManxWest Eats Meet
2006Steve DawsonJim ByrnesHouse of Refuge
Mike RothDalaAngels & Thieves
2007Anne Lindsay and Oliver SchroerAnne LindsayNews From Up the Street
2008Mathieu DandurandDavid JalbertDes Histoires
2009Joel PlaskettJoel PlaskettThree
2010Steve DawsonVariousThings About Comin' My Way
2011Mark Howard & David Travers-SmithThe Wailin' JennysBright Morning Stars
2012Rob SzaboSteve StrongmanA Natural Fact
2013David Travers-SmithRuth MoodyThese Wilder Things
Jaron Freeman-Fox and The Opposite of EverythingJaron Freeman-Fox and The Opposite of Everything
2014Tom Terrell and Karl FalkenhamThe Modern GrassCity Ghosts
2015Daniel LedwellJenn GrantCompostela
2016David GillisCorin RaymondHobo Jungle Fever Dreams
2017Danny Michel and Rob CarliDanny MichelKhlebnikov
2018Steve DawsonMatt PatershukSame As I Ever Have Been
2019Daniel LedwellLennie GallantTime Travel

Pushing the Boundaries

This award recognizes a solo artist or group that takes creative risks by creating music with folk roots that is innovative, original and imaginative.

Year Recipient Album
2005Creaking Tree String QuartetSide Two
2006Andrew CollinsLittle Widgets
2007Creaking Tree String QuartetThe Soundtrack
2008Oliver SchroerHymns and Hers
2009Steve DawsonTelescope
2010Beyond the PalePostcards
2011Geoff BernerVictory Party
2012SagapoolSagapool
2013Jaron Freeman-Fox & The Opposite of EverythingJaron Freeman-Fox & The Opposite of Everything
2014Tanya TagaqAnimism
2015Kevin BreitErnesto and Delilah
2016Kaia KaterNine Pin
2017Danny MichelKhlebnikov
2018Beatrice DeerMy All to You
2019ElisapieThe Ballad of the Runaway Girl

Young Performer of the Year

This award recognizes a young (19 and under) solo artist or group. Music from all folk genres is eligible.

Year Recipient Album
2006Sarah BurnellSarah'ndipity
2007Kyrie KristmansonThe Kyrie K Groove
2008Emma BeatonPretty Fair Maid
2009Ariana GillisTo Make It Make Sense
2010Alexandre Boivin-CaronLa Tradition
2011Molly ThomasonBeauty Queen
2012Lucas ChaissonGrowing Pains
2013KierahStonemason's Daughter
2014Kacy & ClaytonThe Day Is Past & Gone
2015Rebecca LappaTattered Rose
2016Earle and CoffinLive at the Citadel House
2017Moscow ApartmentDemo
2018Earle and CoffinA Day in July
2019Joshua HaulliAqqut

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