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 ...

Every raindrop tells a story Duane Andrews' music is born of an adventurous spirit and a love of music that transcends category. Uniting the Gypsy Jazz of legendary guitarist Django Reinhardt with ...

Bob Hallett says his band, Great Big Sea, once played for 6,000 people in Washington, D.C. It was difficult, even for him, to understand how the band, which hails from Newfoundland, a ...

Bio Duane Andrews’s music is the product of a great ear, an adventurous spirit and a love of music that is beyond category. Uniting what would seem to be impossible – traditional Newfoundland music ...

Duane Andrews casts a wide net in the musical world. Uniting what would seem to be impossible – traditional Newfoundland music with the swing jazz of the legendary two fingered guitarist Django ...

Ever since I read E. Annie Proulx's "The Shipping News" years ago, I've been fascinated by the old Scotch and fishing cultures of Newfoundland. The most isolated area of the North Atlantic, where, I ...

Iconic Newfoundland singer-songwriter, best-selling author, actor and recent recipient of the Order of Canada, Alan Doyle released his third solo album, A Week at The Warehouse today via Universal ...

Due to financial strain, the upcoming Newfoundland and Labrador Folk Festival will likely be the last, says board president Julie Vogt. (Mark Cumby/CBC) After nearly 50 years of highlighting the arts, ...