Folk Roots Radio Episode 475: feat. 2019 Folk Music Ontario Developing Artist Program

Nov 15 2019

We’re giving over the whole of Episode 475 of Folk Roots Radio to a very inspiring audio documentary created with the participants in the 2019 Folk Music Ontario (FMO) Developing Artist Program. Each year at the conference, young performers are paired with mentors from the Ontario folk community to work on a showcase performance and participate in professional development activities in a nurturing and supportive environment. This episode features commentary and musical contributions from program coordinator Treasa Levasseur; peer mentors: Braden Phelan & Liv Cazzola (Tragedy Ann); mentors: Leela Gilday, Janice Jo Lee, Irish Mythen, Alexis Normand and Nick Sherman; developing artists: Emily Gilbart, Amy Brady & Liam Roesch (Hill & Landing), Mia Kelly, Yasmine Shelton & Sam Clark (Basset) and Voimaa. Photo credit: Mike Bourgeault. Check out the full playlist below.

Interview

The FMO Developing Artist Program (formerly known as the FMO Youth Program) is integrated with the annual Folk Music Ontario conference. The program is open to residents of Ontario and the National Capital Region between ages 15 and 21, who are chosen for their interest, ability and experience. For more information, visit folkmusicontario.ca/folk-music-ontario-conference/developing-artist-program/

Listen

You can listen to this episode again on Soundcloud by following the link below. You can also listen to episodes of Folk Roots Radio, on demand, via Apple Podcasts, Stitcher and Tune-in Radio. (Click on the highlighted link to reach your chosen platform.)