
Refolkus is an original podcast by Folk Canada. Each episode features guests from all areas of the music industry for good conversations and informative chats, with a focus on folk.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 89 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | MusicArtsPerforming Arts | |||

In this episode, we sit down with Tim Des Islets, founder of Noisemaker Management and Noisemaker Presents, a Canadian artist management and event promotion company.
Tim shares insights into the world of artist management, the evolving artist-manag... more
In this week’s episode, we sit down with Ann MacKeigan, a media consultant and performance coach with over three decades of experience at CBC.
Ann shares insights on how artists can frame and deliver their stories with confidence, including practica... more
In this week’s episode we chat with multidisciplinary artist, Ahmed Moneka.
We discuss his journey from Iraq to Canada and how music has shaped both his life and his activism. Ahmed shares how he blends his Afro Sufi heritage with jazz, folk, and co... more
In this episode we chat with musician, booking agent and grant-writer, Sage McBride.
Drawing on her experience as both a touring artist and industry professional, Sage shares practical advice on everything from tour routing and self-booking to writi... more
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this podcast is amazing!! these conversations with musicians are engaging and enlightening - thanks FMO for this offering!!
After working with musicians for a long time and hearing their struggles, I’m so happy that FMO is creating dialogue around their most pressing issues (burn out, mental health, making more $). This is so needed and truly helpful!
Thank you FMO for doing this! I can’t wait for more episodes to come out!
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A candid look at the folk and broader music scene, with guests ranging from independent artists and touring acts to booking professionals and arts leaders. Episodes frequently explore touring strategies, artist development, booking ecosystems, and the role of culture, community, and sustainability in music. The conversations highlight practical tips for artists navigating gigs, branding, and collaboration, alongside thoughtful discussions about leadership, inclusion, and resilience in the arts. This mix often centers on independent projects, DIY approaches, and the importance of authentic relationships with presenters, venues, and audiences. A notable through-line is turning creative work into sustainable practice, whether through tour plan... more
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Recent guests on Refolkus include:
1. Mercedes Caxaj
2. Mick Janzen
3. Nicole Rochefort
4. Natalie McMaster
5. Shawna Caspi
6. Ellorie McKnight
7. Mimi O'Bonsawin
8. Mark Steiner
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