Strong and Diverse 50th Anniversary Line-Up
The Mariposa line-up is the strongest and most diverse one in many years. Featuring folk, roots, acoustic, indie, folk rock, gospel, pop, blues, rock, jazz, soul, americana, country, western swing, bluegrass, Latin, world, funk, cowboy, rockabilly, Celtic and more, there's plenty of great music for everyone!
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Our 50th Anniversary Festival Line-Up:
Alejandra Ribera, Ashley MacIsaac, Beyond the Pale, Breakmen, Caitlin Hanford, Catherine MacLellan, Chris McKhool, Chris Smither, Cindy Church, Dan Mangan, Dave Borins, Dave Gunning, David Francey and Mike Ford, Deep Dark Woods, Dennis Lee, Downchild Blues Band, Elliott BROOD, George Hewison, George Miller, Gordon Lightfoot, Grass Mountain Hobos, Gwen Swick, Holmes Hooke, Ian Tyson, Ianspotting, James Gordon, Jason Collett, Josh White Jr., Joshua Cockerill, Jowi Taylor, Kempencelts, Kennetts, Les Tireux d'Roches, Little Miss Higgins, Liziwe Mahashe, Louis-Philippe Robillard, Lynn Miles, Madison Violet, Magoo, Mark Douglas, Matt Andersen, Métis Fiddler Quartet, Michael Johnston, Mike Stevens, Mose Scarlett, Murray McLauchlan, Northern Jewels, Ohbijou, Oscar Brand, Quartette, Rick Fines & Suzie Vinnick, Serena Ryder, Sharon & Bram, Sherry Lawson, Simone Johnston, Sultans of String, Sylvia Tyson, Todd Crowley's Musical Petting Zoo, Urban Fairytales, Whiteley Brothers, Wooden Sky, Zeus.
50 Years of Folk History
On the Sunday evening of this 50th anniversary festival, Mariposa is celebrating its rich history with an extra special presentation of artists, each of whom qualify as a pillar of Canadian folk music. Here's our Sunday evening line-up.
Legendary singer-songwriter whose songs are as familiar to Canadians as his fans around the world, and have been covered by everyone from Elvis Presley, Bob Dylan and Johnny Cash, to Barbara Steisand, Sarah McLachlan and Judy Collins,
Gordon Lightfoot
Internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter, multi award winner, true musical historian of the old west, and a seasoned horseman,
Ian Tyson
One of Canada's best song writers and a performer who clearly enjoys sharing his music and experiences with his audience,
Murray McLauchlan
Gifted singer and songwriter and Canadian music icon,
Sylvia Tyson
On Sunday evening you will also see some very exciting, surprise guest artists.
Mariposa Folk Festival pays tarrifs to, and is supported by, The Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada.
Mariposa Folk Festival is in partnership with Clé d'la Baie en Huronie in presenting our francophone content.
