Alberta Musicians

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John Wort Hannam named Alberta’s artist in residence

Lethbridge-based folk singer and storyteller John Wort Hannam wears many hats — Juno nominee, Canadian Folk Music Awards winner, educator and Empress Theatre host. Now he adds another — Alberta’s artist in residence and arts ambassador. The musician views the Oct. 16 government announcement as affirmation he’s supporting the arts in the right way. The […]

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Centre Stage series continues despite Empress Theatre renovations

Saskatchewan pianist and folk singer-songwriter Jeffery Straker will open Fort Macleod’s Centre Stage Series in October as the annual concert program adapts to ongoing renovations at the Empress Theatre. The six-show series for 2025-26 will be split between two venues, with October and November concerts at Trinity United Church before moving to the renovated Empress […]

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Enoch Cree Nation filmmaker debuts powwow documentary on CBC Gem

Powwow lifestyle showcased in full-length film debut for First Nations director Hayley Morin recalls that some of her fondest childhood memories include attending the annual powwow on her First Nation. Morin, 29, is a member of Enoch Cree Nation in Alberta. Though she has produced various short films during her career, Morin is excited about […]

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Female artists blend voices in Canmore’s Women of the Bow Valley show

Women of the Bow Valley concert brings all-female crew, new releases to the stage Soulful, jazzy, smooth, indie. The musical styles of five female Bow Valley artists may differ, but there’s far more that brings them together than sets them apart. In an all-female night of music on June 14, singer-songwriters Irene Poole, Ellen Braun, […]

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Alberta artists to perform at Wild Mountain Festival

A rockin’ music festival will be showcasing Alberta artists just outside Jasper’s east gate from July 18 to 20. The headliners this year for the Wild Mountain Music Festival are Doc Walker, Jason McCoy, Michelle Wright and Bahamas. The festival will feature over a dozen other musicians, many of them new and upcoming. “We try […]

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