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2003 compilation album by Various artists
The Rough Guide to the Music of Canada
Compilation album by Various artists
Released13 May 2003
GenreWorld, Canadian
Length71:53
LabelWorld Music Network
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The Rough Guide to the Music of Canada is a compilation album originally released in 2003. Part of the World Music Network Rough Guides series, it gives a wide overview of the music of Canada. Though contemporary styles are represented, the album focuses on roots revivalism, ranging from the traditional music of the Maritimes and Quebec to First Nations music and tracks representing Canada's wide ethnic range. The release was compiled by Dan Rosenberg & Philly Markowitz.

Reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
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AllMusic

Gregory McIntosh of AllMusic gave the album three stars, calling it diverse but nicely flowing. BBC Music Magazine claimed the album was balanced toward "updated Irish", and lamented the lack of "unvarnished" native music.

Track listing

No.TitleArtistLength
1."Tshishe Manitu"Zachary Richard & Florent Vollant5:53
2."J'ai fait un rêve"Hart-Rouge3:14
3."Creation Dream"Bruce Cockburn4:03
4."Reel Béatrice (Béatrice (Oggi Nevica)/Seán Sa Chéo)"Natalie MacMaster3:36
5."Matapat"Matapat2:55
6."Dòmhnall Mac 'Ic Lain"Mary Jane Lamond3:34
7."Reel du Forgeron (The Blacksmith's Reel)"La Bottine Souriante3:50
8."Ed's Wake"Zubot & Dawson4:53
9."Bulkley Valley Home"Bill Hilly Band2:59
10."Ça va brasser"Crystal Plamondon2:50
11."Kelligrew's Soirée"Anita Best3:38
12."La Bastringue/Green Mountain Petronella"Silk Road Music1:59
13."Field Song"Kanenhi:io2:15
14."Rocks and Trees"Wendell Ferguson3:21
15."Seven (Northern Wish)"Rheostatics4:06
16."Le Papillon (Bourrée du papillon / Sans crier gare)"Cordes en Folie3:38
17."The Ballad of Gordy Ross"Longbottom3:15
18."Northwest Passage"Stan Rogers4:49
19."Vive La Rose"Émile Benoît3:22
20."The Black Fly Song"Wade Hemsworth2:59
21."Throat Singing"Tudjaat0:42

References

  1. Douglas H., Henkle (2012-10-23). "Rough Guide Discography / World Music Network Discography". FolkLib Index : A Library of Folk Music Links. Retrieved 2013-12-21.
  2. Discogs. "Various - The Rough Guide To The Music Of Canada". Zink Media, Inc. Retrieved 2013-12-21.
  3. ^ McIntosh, Gregory. "The Rough Guide to the Music of Canada". AllMusic. Retrieved 30 Dec 2013.
  4. "Reviews: Rough Guide to the Music of Canada". BBC Music Magazine. Retrieved 2014-01-10.

External links

World Music Network Rough Guide albums (complete list)
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