Maria Dunn Music
#Junos2022 Winner for Joyful Banner Blazing! Storyteller through folk song; 2017 Juno-nominated Gathering. she/her #folkmusic #socialjustice
amiskwacîwâskahikan / Edmonton www.mariadunn.com
- #Throwback #MothersDay 2021 Joe Jencks & Elise Bryant invited me to be part of this delightful sharing of #music on the Daily Antidote. I sang both "Troublemaker" & "When The Grandmothers Meet" in honour of both Mother's Day and #InternationalWorkersDay on May 1
- This week! CARE (Canadian Artists For #Reconciliation & Education) Circle Talk~Stories of #Resilience Wed May 14/25 5 pm MT online Special guest speaker: Ostwelve (aka Ronnie Dean Harris)(aka Malō:yhleq) Stō:lo/St’át'imc/Nlaka'pamux multimedia artist Register at:
- Huge gratitude Cathy, Judy, Chris + all volunteers at Spirit of Hope for hosting recent concert! Huge gratitude, Dave Bowden, stellar sound, Shannon Johnson + Jeremiah McDade magical musicianship. Honoured to share my music in a joyful setting w new folks + stalwart fans! Photo Linda Stollings thx!
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- Tonight! Mon May 12 at 7pm Metro Cinema #yeg ! must-see film directed by our city's own Darrin Hagen #EdmontonArtsPrize Pride vs Prejudice: The Delwin Vriend Story #LGBTQ+ #humanrights www.northwestfest.ca/films-2025-b...
- Tremendous gratitude to you @charlieangus104.bsky.social for your integrity and commitment to serving your constituents and to speaking out about so many important issues (Indigenous rights, workers rights, democracy, antifascism) that impact all of us across the country. In solidarity and song!
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- #MothersDay A song inspired by my mom. Love Carries Me: youtu.be/TISr8pfUOvU
- #Throwback #MothersDay 2021 Joe Jencks & Elise Bryant invited me to be part of this delightful sharing of #music on the Daily Antidote. I sang both "Troublemaker" & "When The Grandmothers Meet" in honour of both Mother's Day and #InternationalWorkersDay on May 1
- This weekend! #yeg concert for Maria Dunn Trio! May 10 2025 Spirit of Hope 7909 - 82 Ave NW Edmonton, AB Reserve Tickets by email to: OfficeAdmin.spiritofhope@shaw.ca #concerts #folkmusic #songwriter
- #ICYMI, my musical pal Joe Jencks was a special guest for the recent #MayDay #InternationalWorkersDay concert by DC #Labor Chorus
- Honoured to perform my song Take it Easy on Me live last summer in a shared set w Stephanie Harpe. Gratitude to Stephanie & to Indigenous Experience! #KDays2024 #IndigenousExperience #StephanieHarpe #MariaDunn #TakeItEasyOnMe #Throwback #LivePerformance Sing along now 😊
- Mon May 12 at 7pm Metro Cinema #yeg ! must-see film directed by our city's own Darrin Hagen #EdmontonArtsPrize Pride vs Prejudice: The Delwin Vriend Story #LGBTQ+ #humanrights www.northwestfest.ca/films-2025-b...
- Cool piece by @ostwelve.bsky.social (aka Ronnie Dean Harris)(aka Malō:yhleq), our upcoming special guest for Wed May 14/25 5pmMT online Circle Talk ~ Stories of #Resilience CARE (Canadian Artists For #Reconciliation & Education)
- CARE (Canadian Artists For #Reconciliation & Education) Circle Talk ~ Stories of #Resilience Wed May 14/25 5 pm MT online Special guest speaker: Ostwelve (aka Ronnie Dean Harris)(aka Malō:yhleq) Stō:lo/St’át'imc/Nlaka'pamux multimedia artist. Pls register at:
- Tomorrow May 8, 2025, Noon to 1pm online @ualbertaed.bsky.social Associate Professor, Melissa Tremblay on Supporting #EarlyChildhood #MentalHealth: The Power of #Relationships Register here www.ualberta.ca/en/events/al...
- #ICYMI #NationalVolunteerWeek 2025, Apr 27-May 3 “Together, we create ripples of change.” Huge gratitude to all volunteers at folk clubs & folk festivals across Canada & around the world who make the live music gatherings possible! + put out all the fires 😊, as here at Black Swan Folk Club #York
- This week! #yeg concert for Maria Dunn Trio! May 10 2025 Spirit of Hope 7909 - 82 Ave NW Edmonton, AB Reserve Tickets by email to: OfficeAdmin.spiritofhope@shaw.ca #concerts #folkmusic #songwriter
- I just signed this letter to Minister Dreeshen of Alberta govt to support the bike lanes & residential traffic plan that @cityofedmonton.bsky.social carefully developed (w consultation from area residents) over the past 4 yrs for 132 Ave #yeg #bikeplan #bicycle pathsforpeople.org/initiatives/...
- Huge gratitude to Keyano Theatre Fort McMurray for presenting our On The River Video Ballad, the audience, our guest panelists, family members of Chief McDonald-Hyde. So honoured to perform this show inspired by life/legacy of Chief McDonald-Hyde (Fort McKay FN)!
- 🚨 Hungary has banned Pride marches – an attack on #LGBT+ #rights and the freedom to protest. Sign now to urge the EU to act before it’s too late. Stand up for #Pride, protest, and democracy! 🏳️🌈✊ a.allout.org/s/WY8xL/
- May 5 #RedDressDay Honour/take action: Listen/amplify survivors’ stories w consent & respect Write elected officials to demand full implementation of the 231 Calls for Justice Support Indigenous-led orgs & land defenders Learn/share #MMIWG2S+ realities in your community
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- Next #yeg concert for Maria Dunn Trio! May 10 2025 Spirit of Hope 7909 - 82 Ave NW Edmonton, AB Reserve Tickets by email to: OfficeAdmin.spiritofhope@shaw.ca #concerts #folkmusic #songwriter
- Beautiful version of a traditional song (and the history behind it). Thank you Karine Polwart! youtu.be/mluR-dAVocY?... #folksongs #folkmusic
- Apr 28 #DayofMourning we remember those who died, were injured, or suffered an illness due to their job. Blue Lung is inspired by #garmentworker Lillian Wasylynchuk who generously shared her experiences w our GWG project youtu.be/UNDw-TtKN9Q #folksongs #folkmusic #protestmusic #socialjusticeart
- Thanks so much for your support @seansabraw.bsky.social !
- #BandcampFriday May 2/25! Continuing their support for musicians @Bandcamp again waives revenue share on sales TODAY, May 2, midnight to midnight PT. You can download my #Junos2022 winning Joyful Banner Blazing AND my #Junos2017 nominated album Gathering thru Bandcamp here
- #InternationalWorkersDay #May1 Found this 2019 interview re: how I wrote #Telephone Girls for @ablabourhistory.bsky.social re Alberta #workers in #solidarity w Winnipeg workers during 1919 #WinnipegGeneralStrike youtu.be/tMOyXbTedZM?... #songwriting #history #socialjusticeart
- Next week! Next #yeg concert for Maria Dunn Trio! May 10 2025 Spirit of Hope 7909 - 82 Ave NW Edmonton, AB Reserve Tickets by email to: OfficeAdmin.spiritofhope@shaw.ca #concerts #folkmusic #songwriter
- CKUA #Radio Fund drive on now til May 4! Pls consider supporting the station & DJs who support/spin my music & the music of so many independent musicians from Alberta & beyond! Hugely important part of our music ecosystem, also connecting listeners to the live venues/festivals! #donateckua
- This weekend! On The River, inspired by the life and legacy of Chief Dorothy McDonald-Hyde of the Fort McKay First Nation: Sat, May 3, 2025 at 7:30pm On The River (video ballad) Keyano Theatre 8115 Franklin Ave #FortMcMurray, AB Tix: tickets.keyano.ca/TheatreManag... Box Office 780-791-4990
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- Apr 28 #InternationalDayofMourning for workers killed or injured on the job. Sweet Honey in the Rock sang 1 of the 1st modern songs (1980s) about unsafe conditions that I heard as a young #Folk-DJ @cjsrfm.bsky.social youtu.be/Zu_l9_Zw_Rw?... #folkmusic #protestsong #socialjusticeart #vocalharmony
- Reposted by Maria Dunn MusicI saw this FB message from one of my fearsome daughters. She was a baby went I left home for politics. I missed every school play, every graduation. Tomorrow I start at 8AM drywalling an upstairs room to support her fantastic tea shop business. So glad to be home and be still welcome.
- I have so much respect for @blakedesjarlais.bsky.social and am very grateful to him (& all his team) for his tremendous work & actions on behalf of all people in our community. Kinanâskomitin Blake!!
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- #BandcampFriday May 2/25! Continuing their support for musicians @bandcamp.com again waives revenue share on sales, Fri May 2, midnight to midnight PT. You can download my #Junos2022 winning Joyful Banner Blazing AND my #Junos2017 nominated album Gathering thru Bandcamp here
- Apr 28 #InternationalDayofMourning for workers killed or injured on the job In memory of Bui Thi Hiep, Benito Quesada, 2 workers at Cargill #meatpacking High River, AB & Armando Sallegue, father of a Cargill worker. All 3 died Apr-May2020 as a result of COVID-19. Essential
- Tomorrow #ElectionDay April 28, 2025 will be a busy day. It is also the annual International #DayofMourning for #Workers killed or injured on the job. The annual gathering to commemorate these workers is here at 11am: edmontonlabour.ca/events/dom2025
- #Election tomorrow Apr 28/25 Grateful to all folks over history who struggled to gain our #righttovote I cast mine to re-elect @blakedesjarlais.bsky.social #Edmonton-Griesbach He shows up w compassion, action for all in our community Find out where to cast your #vote: www.elections.ca/home.aspx
- Thank you, AFM Local 1000, for initiating this #FairTrade #Music petition. If you are a touring musician or a fan of music, pls consider signing as we work to uplift the working conditions of all those who uplift us with their music! www.local1000.org/statement-of... #songs #music #fairtrademusic
- And speaking of Luka Bloom, he is releasing a new album May 23 2025! lukabloom.com #folksongs #folkmusic
- Speaking of #bicycles I've loved this #song by #Irish songwriter and musician Luka Bloom ever since I first heard it years ago in my role as a #folkmusic #dj on @cjsrfm.bsky.social Radio. Not too long after my own bicycle trip in #Ireland in my 20s. The Acoustic Motorbike:
- I signed this petition supporting #yeg #BikePlan. Cost estimated $1.77 per Edmontonian. I see many people embracing Spring on bicycles, so this plan sounds worth it for safer infrastructure, encouraging more people of all ages/abilities to #activetransportation
- Next month! Next #yeg concert for Maria Dunn Trio! May 10 2025 Spirit of Hope 7909 - 82 Ave NW Edmonton, AB Reserve Tickets by email to: OfficeAdmin.spiritofhope@shaw.ca #concerts #folkmusic #songwriter
- #ON #QC #folkmusic #rootsmusic fans My musical pal John Wort Hannam (w/fiddler Scott Duncan) heads your way this week! Apr 24 Montreal Apr 25 Shawville Apr 26 Sutton West Apr 27 Meaford (Matinee 2PM) May 1 Sarnia Here's 1 of his fab songs (+ bonus cleaning tips :-)
- #ICYMI Congratulations to all these 2025 Canadian Folk Music Award Winners and Nominees
- #folksongs #protestsong #protestmusic Honoured to sing a small part in this video recorded a few years ago, re-released recently in response to world events. Bob Jensen's (& others) rewrite of Florence Reece's Which Side Are You On? #1 folk roots song for March 2025
- On The River, inspired by the life and legacy of Chief Dorothy McDonald-Hyde of the Fort McKay First Nation: Sat, May 3, 2025 at 7:30 p.m. On The River (video ballad) Keyano Theatre 8115 Franklin Ave #FortMcMurray, AB Tix: tickets.keyano.ca/TheatreManag... Box Office 780-791-4990
- #EarthDay #film Dry Horizons presented by @cpawsnab.bsky.social April 25, 2025 Doors: 5:30PM Screening: 6PM Metro Cinema | 8712 109 St NW, Edmonton
- #EarthDay #song I wrote for On The River (May 3/25 at Keyano Theatre #FortMcMurray) inspired by what late Chief Dorothy McDonald-Hyde, her daughter Dayle & her granddaughters Feather and Alexis all said about what the Athabasca River means to them. When I Was Young:
- Huge gratitude to JJ Lavallee #Métis #fiddlesongs for sharing his journey of resilience and his beautiful, positive energy with us for our March 2025 Circle Talk. You can now watch the video at:
- #Election I voted (advance poll) for @blakedesjarlais.bsky.social #Edmonton-Griesbach I see him show up w compassion, action for the most vulnerable people in our community. Today Apr 21 advance polls are open til 9pm Find where to cast your #vote (postal code) here: www.elections.ca/home.aspx
- Next month! Next #yeg concert for Maria Dunn Trio! May 10, 2025 Spirit of Hope 7909 - 82 Ave NW Edmonton, AB Reserve Tickets by email to: OfficeAdmin.spiritofhope@shaw.ca #concerts #folkmusic #songwriter
