Folk Song Stories

Historical Bits & Pieces

Ever wondered about the origins of Canadian folk songs?

Learn more about the history, controversies, and music behind some of the most well-known tunes!

Brianna Dai

Mar 13 min read

V'là bon vent (Go Good Wind)

A song about wind or a song about ducks? Or neither? White duck image from https://www.coudouliere.fr/oiseaux/canard-blanc.html#google_vi...

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Brianna Dai

Dec 23, 20233 min read

À la claire fontaine

Seemingly harmless, “À la claire fontaine” was nevertheless a song of resistance, adopted by Canadian patriots in the 19th century during...

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Brianna Dai

Sep 4, 20233 min read

Red River Valley

Canadian Prairies One of the best known folk songs in the prairie provinces, many folklorists believe that it originated in North America...

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