Canadian Folk Music Awards Coming To Winnipeg In 2010
Winnipeg has built a reputation as a great host for music events, including the Juno Awards, Canadian Country Music Awards, and Western Canadian Music Awards. The city is home to world-class venues, internationally-recognized artists, and successful music business companies. Local roots artists, including The Duhks, The Wailin’ Jennys, Nathan, Romi Mayes, Chic Gamine, James Keelaghan, and Twilight Hotel, have racked up numerous awards, hit stages across North American and Europe, and landed on charts and in magazines around the world. Winnipeg is also home to the legendary Winnipeg Folk Festival, which has inspired and fostered new generations of folk acts through its annual outdoor festival as well as its year-round training and events.
“We are thrilled to support the Canadian Folk Music Awards as a keystone event in the recognition of the tremendous talent and creative community of folk music in Canada,” said Winnipeg Folk Festival executive director and Host Committee member, Tamara Kater.
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