Our guest is Canadian folk music icon Fergus O'Byrne. Fergus is an incredible singer and was part of the legendary Newfoundland band Ryan's Fancy who were awarded the Dr. Helen Creighton Lifetime Achievement Award in 2004. 

In this episode, we explore the early days of English and Irish folk music communities in Toronto and the East Coast, discuss Ryan’s Fancy’s popularity and TV shows, and share thoughts on the power and importance of singing together.

⚓︎ Shanties and songs featured:

• Rant and Roar, trad. arr. by Ryan’s Fancy
• Maid of Amsterdam, trad. arr. by Ryan’s Fancy and Tommy Makem
• Avondale, trad. arr. by Al O’Donnell
• General Taylor, trad. arr. Great Big Sea
• Tiree Love Song, by Hugh S. Robertson, arr. by Ryan’s Fancy

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