Maria Dunn Music
@mariadunnmusic.bsky.social
#Junos2022 Winner for Joyful Banner Blazing! Storyteller through folk song; 2017 Juno-nominated Gathering. she/her #folkmusic #socialjustice
amiskwacîwâskahikan / Edmonton www.mariadunn.com
amiskwacîwâskahikan / Edmonton www.mariadunn.com
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My new album Hardscrabble Hope will be released on Bandcamp (digital download) this Friday, Nov 7: mariadunn.bandcamp.com
Connie Kaldor! Thx Connie and Jan Vanderhorst for this piece in @rootsmusiccanada.bsky.social :
Connie Kaldor finally fits 'casserole' into a song lyric - and other stories from her new country album
Throughout her five-decade-long career in music, Connie Kaldor has always shone a light on everyday life in Western Canada, and specifically her home province o
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November 25, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Connie Kaldor! Thx Connie and Jan Vanderhorst for this piece in @rootsmusiccanada.bsky.social :
For those of you in Edmonton, or planning to visit anytime soon, starting Nov. 26/2025, CD copies of my new album Hardscrabble Hope will be available at the local independent record store:
Blackbyrd Myoozik
10442 - 82 Ave (Whyte Ave)
www.blackbyrd.ca
#yegmusic #MusicSky
Blackbyrd Myoozik
10442 - 82 Ave (Whyte Ave)
www.blackbyrd.ca
#yegmusic #MusicSky
November 24, 2025 at 11:41 PM
For those of you in Edmonton, or planning to visit anytime soon, starting Nov. 26/2025, CD copies of my new album Hardscrabble Hope will be available at the local independent record store:
Blackbyrd Myoozik
10442 - 82 Ave (Whyte Ave)
www.blackbyrd.ca
#yegmusic #MusicSky
Blackbyrd Myoozik
10442 - 82 Ave (Whyte Ave)
www.blackbyrd.ca
#yegmusic #MusicSky
If you still use the "vintage technology," you can order my brand new album Hardscrabble Hope on physical CD here: www.mariadunn.com/purchase/
#MusicSky #folkmusic #singersongwriter #musiciansky
#MusicSky #folkmusic #singersongwriter #musiciansky
November 24, 2025 at 5:37 PM
If you still use the "vintage technology," you can order my brand new album Hardscrabble Hope on physical CD here: www.mariadunn.com/purchase/
#MusicSky #folkmusic #singersongwriter #musiciansky
#MusicSky #folkmusic #singersongwriter #musiciansky
The recent news that women spend more time and energy than men thinking about the appropriate use of #exclamation marks (!) and how that might reflect on them in online communication (!) reminded me of this excellent #BaronessVonSketch #comedy episode:
Work Emails | Baroness von Sketch Show
"🌮 💁" That's you.
Baroness von Sketch Show: Tuesdays at 9/9:30NT on CBC!
In Canada? Watch full episodes: http://bit.ly/bvsseps
Starring Carolyn Taylor, Meredith MacNeill, Jennifer Whalen and…
youtu.be
November 23, 2025 at 5:37 PM
The recent news that women spend more time and energy than men thinking about the appropriate use of #exclamation marks (!) and how that might reflect on them in online communication (!) reminded me of this excellent #BaronessVonSketch #comedy episode:
November is Edmonton Housing Month
Nov. 22 is National Housing Day
Rally at Alberta Legislature at Noon, Nov 22
#YegHousingMonth #TogetherWeCanEndHomelessness
www.housingmonth.ca
Nov. 22 is National Housing Day
Rally at Alberta Legislature at Noon, Nov 22
#YegHousingMonth #TogetherWeCanEndHomelessness
www.housingmonth.ca
Edmonton Housing Month
It Starts With Home
www.housingmonth.ca
November 22, 2025 at 5:37 PM
November is Edmonton Housing Month
Nov. 22 is National Housing Day
Rally at Alberta Legislature at Noon, Nov 22
#YegHousingMonth #TogetherWeCanEndHomelessness
www.housingmonth.ca
Nov. 22 is National Housing Day
Rally at Alberta Legislature at Noon, Nov 22
#YegHousingMonth #TogetherWeCanEndHomelessness
www.housingmonth.ca
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@mariadunnmusic.bsky.social thx for follow ❣️ Love to hear new music, I don´t know, and by the way Edmonton
today in "No day without a #littlefreelibrary 📚" a little library in snow from #Edmonton pic made by (Ex)-daughter in law Annika, while workin in Canada. 😉
today in "No day without a #littlefreelibrary 📚" a little library in snow from #Edmonton pic made by (Ex)-daughter in law Annika, while workin in Canada. 😉
November 21, 2025 at 8:40 PM
@mariadunnmusic.bsky.social thx for follow ❣️ Love to hear new music, I don´t know, and by the way Edmonton
today in "No day without a #littlefreelibrary 📚" a little library in snow from #Edmonton pic made by (Ex)-daughter in law Annika, while workin in Canada. 😉
today in "No day without a #littlefreelibrary 📚" a little library in snow from #Edmonton pic made by (Ex)-daughter in law Annika, while workin in Canada. 😉
Save the date! our next CARE Circle Talk~Stories of #Resilience
Dec 10, 2025, 4 pm PT (5pm MT) online Zoom.
We're honoured to have special guest Raven Reid.
To receive more info + link to register, please join our mailing list:
www.careartistsforreconcilation.ca
Dec 10, 2025, 4 pm PT (5pm MT) online Zoom.
We're honoured to have special guest Raven Reid.
To receive more info + link to register, please join our mailing list:
www.careartistsforreconcilation.ca
November 21, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Save the date! our next CARE Circle Talk~Stories of #Resilience
Dec 10, 2025, 4 pm PT (5pm MT) online Zoom.
We're honoured to have special guest Raven Reid.
To receive more info + link to register, please join our mailing list:
www.careartistsforreconcilation.ca
Dec 10, 2025, 4 pm PT (5pm MT) online Zoom.
We're honoured to have special guest Raven Reid.
To receive more info + link to register, please join our mailing list:
www.careartistsforreconcilation.ca
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Looking back on the month in folk, bluegrass, roots rock, Americana, and all things country-ish.
The Best Country Music on Bandcamp, November 2025
Our monthly round-up of folk, bluegrass, roots rock, Americana, and all things country-ish.
daily.bandcamp.com
November 21, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Looking back on the month in folk, bluegrass, roots rock, Americana, and all things country-ish.
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The sound of The Empathist is influenced by the brilliant multi-instrumentalist and Nashville studio musician, Jim Hoke, who brought his joy and musicality to play on so many instruments and was an essential part of the sessions. If it ain't Hoke, fix it!
November 21, 2025 at 5:12 PM
The sound of The Empathist is influenced by the brilliant multi-instrumentalist and Nashville studio musician, Jim Hoke, who brought his joy and musicality to play on so many instruments and was an essential part of the sessions. If it ain't Hoke, fix it!
#ICYMI Nov 7/25 SOCAN celebrated the 1st annual #MusicCreatorDay to acknowledge the talented songwriters/composers who dedicate their lives to creating music & to coincide with the birthday of iconic Canadian singer-songwriter #JoniMitchell.
November 7 declared Music Creator Day in Canada, honouring Joni Mitchell - SOCAN Words and Music
New national day celebrates music creators shaping Canada’s creative landscape
www.socanmagazine.ca
November 21, 2025 at 5:37 PM
#ICYMI Nov 7/25 SOCAN celebrated the 1st annual #MusicCreatorDay to acknowledge the talented songwriters/composers who dedicate their lives to creating music & to coincide with the birthday of iconic Canadian singer-songwriter #JoniMitchell.
Thank you @senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social for re-posting this (and for writing it in the first place). A very important read, given #Alberta govt's recent use of the #notwithstandingclause to remove rights from our youth who are trans #TransRightsAreHumanRights #ableg #abpoli
I wrote this two years ago. Felt inspired to post it again today. Tomorrow, it may be more relevant than ever. #ableg #abpoli #TransRightsAreHumanRights #cdnpoli #Alberta @albertaviews.bsky.social
albertaviews.ca
November 21, 2025 at 12:36 AM
Thank you @senatorpaulasimons.bsky.social for re-posting this (and for writing it in the first place). A very important read, given #Alberta govt's recent use of the #notwithstandingclause to remove rights from our youth who are trans #TransRightsAreHumanRights #ableg #abpoli
Congrats to our Edmonton Folk Music Festival for receiving the Clearwater Festival Award at the 2026 International Folk Music Awards, presented to a fest that prioritizes environmental stewardship, demonstrates public leadership in #sustainable event production.
Edmonton Folk Fest to receive Folk Alliance International Clearwater Award
Folk Alliance International has announced that the Edmonton Folk Music Festival will be next year's recipient of its Clearwater Award. The Clearwater Award i
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November 20, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Congrats to our Edmonton Folk Music Festival for receiving the Clearwater Festival Award at the 2026 International Folk Music Awards, presented to a fest that prioritizes environmental stewardship, demonstrates public leadership in #sustainable event production.
Edmonton Coalition on Housing and Homelessness invites all to join us:
Alberta Legislature (N Plaza)
Sat Nov 22, 2025 at Noon
Mark #NationalHousingDay and demand immediate government action to end the social disaster of #homelessness.
More details www.ecohh.ca/post/nationa...
Alberta Legislature (N Plaza)
Sat Nov 22, 2025 at Noon
Mark #NationalHousingDay and demand immediate government action to end the social disaster of #homelessness.
More details www.ecohh.ca/post/nationa...
November 20, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Edmonton Coalition on Housing and Homelessness invites all to join us:
Alberta Legislature (N Plaza)
Sat Nov 22, 2025 at Noon
Mark #NationalHousingDay and demand immediate government action to end the social disaster of #homelessness.
More details www.ecohh.ca/post/nationa...
Alberta Legislature (N Plaza)
Sat Nov 22, 2025 at Noon
Mark #NationalHousingDay and demand immediate government action to end the social disaster of #homelessness.
More details www.ecohh.ca/post/nationa...
Great chat by phone w/Jim Marino, Sat Nov 15 on CFMU's Freewheeling #Folk Show! Looking forward to my next jaunt to Ontario to stop by Freewheelin' Folk in person! Huge gratitude, Jim, for great questions/generous airtime!
#ICYMI #folkmusic Our chat is 1hr into the show at
#ICYMI #folkmusic Our chat is 1hr into the show at
CFMU
cfmu.ca
November 19, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Great chat by phone w/Jim Marino, Sat Nov 15 on CFMU's Freewheeling #Folk Show! Looking forward to my next jaunt to Ontario to stop by Freewheelin' Folk in person! Huge gratitude, Jim, for great questions/generous airtime!
#ICYMI #folkmusic Our chat is 1hr into the show at
#ICYMI #folkmusic Our chat is 1hr into the show at
thank you so much Christine @bodaciouscopy.bsky.social for taking the time to listen and post such positive feedback on our conversation!
I listened to the entire interview, Maria, and it was excellent to learn about some of the backstories for the songs on Hardscrabble Hope. You’re such an eloquent speaker, and Rhea is a terrific interviewer, so together you presented an engaging conversation!
November 19, 2025 at 11:10 PM
thank you so much Christine @bodaciouscopy.bsky.social for taking the time to listen and post such positive feedback on our conversation!
Nov 12, 2025, CBC Ideas Thoughtful conversation w Nahlah Ayed & Michael Petrou, an #historian w Canadian War Museum, on the value of #oralhistory, fallibility of oral histories, people's changing perspectives over time and the "burden of expectation on the interviewee".
Ottawa
CBC Listen Media Player
www.cbc.ca
November 19, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Nov 12, 2025, CBC Ideas Thoughtful conversation w Nahlah Ayed & Michael Petrou, an #historian w Canadian War Museum, on the value of #oralhistory, fallibility of oral histories, people's changing perspectives over time and the "burden of expectation on the interviewee".
November 19, 2025 at 1:28 AM
Had a great time revisiting the radio station that I volunteer DJ'd with for 13 years (1987-2000)! Huge gratitude to Rhea March of "It Takes a Village" program for taking her whole show to interview me about the new album Hardscrabble Hope this afternoon. #ICYMI link to the interview coming soon...
November 19, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Had a great time revisiting the radio station that I volunteer DJ'd with for 13 years (1987-2000)! Huge gratitude to Rhea March of "It Takes a Village" program for taking her whole show to interview me about the new album Hardscrabble Hope this afternoon. #ICYMI link to the interview coming soon...
Shame on our government targetting young people who are trans and interfering with best medical practice for clinicians working with trans youth, in consultation with the youth and their families. #transrights #humanrights
November 19, 2025 at 12:56 AM
Shame on our government targetting young people who are trans and interfering with best medical practice for clinicians working with trans youth, in consultation with the youth and their families. #transrights #humanrights
Much gratitude to Tim Readman for taking the time for our very fun and comprehensive conversation about my new album, Hardscrabble Hope, in this interview/article for Roots Music Canada: www.rootsmusic.ca/2025/11/08/m...
#folkmusic #rootsmusic #MusicSky
#folkmusic #rootsmusic #MusicSky
Maria Dunn reflects on nearly 30 years in music as she launches Hardscrabble Hope
The new Maria Dunn album, Hardscrabble Hope, will be the Edmonton social activist and Juno Award-winning folk songwriter’s eighth. It’s a wonderful collecti
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November 18, 2025 at 11:41 PM
Much gratitude to Tim Readman for taking the time for our very fun and comprehensive conversation about my new album, Hardscrabble Hope, in this interview/article for Roots Music Canada: www.rootsmusic.ca/2025/11/08/m...
#folkmusic #rootsmusic #MusicSky
#folkmusic #rootsmusic #MusicSky
If you still use the "vintage technology," you can order my brand new album Hardscrabble Hope on physical CD here #folkmusic : www.mariadunn.com/purchase/
#MusicSky
#MusicSky
November 18, 2025 at 5:37 PM
If you still use the "vintage technology," you can order my brand new album Hardscrabble Hope on physical CD here #folkmusic : www.mariadunn.com/purchase/
#MusicSky
#MusicSky
Thanks so much Kat for including Walking The Miles from my brand new album Hardscrabble Hope!
Here’s “Canadian Roots- an hour of all🇨🇦 folk music airing Sun 11/16 at 10pmE on 91.7FM erinradio.org 🆕🎵 by @mariadunnmusic.bsky.social + #FredEaglesmith @melaniepeterson.bsky.social @bradproudlove.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:35 AM
Thanks so much Kat for including Walking The Miles from my brand new album Hardscrabble Hope!
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#Folkmusic lovers will treasure the Celtic-inspired music of Maria Dunn, whose velvety voice and intelligent lyrics elevate every song on this album. My favs: Accordiona/Over the Hills and West Cork Hills.
#MusicSky #NewMusicMondays
#MusicSky #NewMusicMondays
My new album Hardscrabble Hope will be released on Bandcamp (digital download) this Friday, Nov 7: mariadunn.bandcamp.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:17 PM
#Folkmusic lovers will treasure the Celtic-inspired music of Maria Dunn, whose velvety voice and intelligent lyrics elevate every song on this album. My favs: Accordiona/Over the Hills and West Cork Hills.
#MusicSky #NewMusicMondays
#MusicSky #NewMusicMondays
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The AB govt will likely use the notwithstanding clause on 3 laws today & in so doing, obstruct access to gender-affirming health care.
"If this is allowed to pass the obvious question is: whose rights or which health care services will they attack next?” www.friendsofmedicare.org/use_of_notwi...
"If this is allowed to pass the obvious question is: whose rights or which health care services will they attack next?” www.friendsofmedicare.org/use_of_notwi...
November 17, 2025 at 6:58 PM
The AB govt will likely use the notwithstanding clause on 3 laws today & in so doing, obstruct access to gender-affirming health care.
"If this is allowed to pass the obvious question is: whose rights or which health care services will they attack next?” www.friendsofmedicare.org/use_of_notwi...
"If this is allowed to pass the obvious question is: whose rights or which health care services will they attack next?” www.friendsofmedicare.org/use_of_notwi...
November is Edmonton Housing Month
Nov. 22 is National Housing Day
#YegHousingMonth #TogetherWeCanEndHomelessness
Nov. 22 is National Housing Day
#YegHousingMonth #TogetherWeCanEndHomelessness
Edmonton Housing Month
It Starts With Home
www.housingmonth.ca
November 16, 2025 at 5:37 PM
November is Edmonton Housing Month
Nov. 22 is National Housing Day
#YegHousingMonth #TogetherWeCanEndHomelessness
Nov. 22 is National Housing Day
#YegHousingMonth #TogetherWeCanEndHomelessness