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]
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, 2005 | Canadian Museum of Civilization | Gatineau, Quebec | Gilles Garand, Connie Kaldor |
| 2nd Canadian Folk Music Awards[4] | December 10, 2006 | Myer Horowitz Theatre | Edmonton, Alberta |
| 3rd Canadian Folk Music Awards[5] | December 1, 2007 | Canadian Museum of Civilization | Gatineau, Quebec | Shelagh Rogers, Benoit Bourque |
| 4th Canadian Folk Music Awards[6] | November 23, 2008 | Arts and Cultural Centre | St. John's, Newfoundland and Labrador |
| 5th Canadian Folk Music Awards[7] | November 21, 2009 | Dominion Chalmers Church | Ottawa, Ontario |
| 6th Canadian Folk Music Awards[8] | November 20, 2010 | Pantages Playhouse Theatre | Winnipeg, Manitoba |
| 7th Canadian Folk Music Awards[9] | December 4, 2011 | Isabel Bader Theatre | Toronto, Ontario |
| 8th Canadian Folk Music Awards[10] | November 17, 2012 | Imperial Theatre | Saint John, New Brunswick | Benoit Bourque |
| 9th Canadian Folk Music Awards[11] | November 10, 2013 | University of Calgary Theatre | Calgary, Alberta | Shelagh Rogers, Benoit Bourque |
| 10th Canadian Folk Music Awards[12] | November 29, 2014 | The Bronson Centre | Ottawa, Ontario | Hosts TBA |
| 11th Canadian Folk Music Awards | November 8, 2015 | Citadel Theatre | Edmonton, Alberta | Hosts TBA |
Awards
Classic Canadian Album
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.
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.
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 |
| 2006 | Ken Whiteley | Join the Band |
| 2007 | Pied Pumpkin | Pumkids: Tuneful Tales for Kids & Kin |
| 2008 | The Kerplunks | The Kerplunks |
| 2009 | Chris McKhool | FiddleFire! |
| 2010 | Andrew Queen | Too Tall |
| 2011 | Benoît Archambault | Les pourquoi |
| 2012 | Henri Godon | Chansons pour toutes sortes d'enfants |
| 2013 | Helen Austin | Always Be a Unicorn |
| 2014 | Fred Penner | Where In The World |
| 2015 | The Swinging Belles | More Sheep, Less Sleep |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 |
| 2006 | Wayne Lavallee | Green Dress |
| 2007 | Sandy Scofield | Nikawiy Askiy |
| 2009 | Don Amero | Deepening |
| 2010 | Asani | Listen |
| 2011 | Vince Fontaine | Songs for Turtle Island |
| 2013 | Nancy Mike (The Jerry Cans) | Nunavuttitut |
| 2014 | Amanda Rheaume and John MacDonald | Keep a Fire |
| 2015 | Raven Kanatakta and ShoShona Kish (Digging Roots) | For the Light |
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Young Performer of the Year
This award recognizes a young (19 and under) solo artist or group. Music from all folk genres is eligible.
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