Canada

Leonard Cohen Special

JoAnn Mar — Wed, 05 Dec 2012 19:31:34 +0000

Listen this coming Saturday at 3 pm for All Things Leonard, our tribute show to the great Canadian singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen. The Conspiracy of Beards will join us in the KALW studios. This 20-man a capella ensemble sings the songs of Leonard Cohen in multi-part harmonies.

David Francey In Concert

JoAnn Mar — Wed, 01 Aug 2012 20:12:10 +0000

Folk Music & Beyond presents award-winning songwriter-storyteller David Francey from Canada this Saturday August 4th 3:00 pm. David performed recently at a Bay Area house concert with Mark Westberg on guitar. He shares his compelling and heartfelt songs, along with his funny and entertaining stories.

Genticorum on FM&B

JoAnn Mar — Sun, 08 Apr 2012 17:12:16 +0000

The French-Canadian band Genticorum from Quebec performed live this Saturday (4/14) on Folk Music & Beyond. This talented trio is at the forefront of Quebecois music and is among the many young bands leading the revival of interest in the old folk traditions of Quebec. Members of Genticorum are Pascal Gemme on fiddle and foot percussion, Yann Falquet on guitar, and Alexandre de Grosbois-Garand on flute and bass.