Renelle Ray

An artist conveying heartfelt music, this Franco-Albertan singer-songwriter finds an outlet in performing and a necessity to share her experiences. With her folk pop style and melodies that we remember instantly, this artist sings with her soul.

Vivant une intense nécessité de partager ses expériences, cette jeune auteure-compositrice-interprète franco-albertaine dégage une intense sincérité. Avec son style folk pop et ses mélodies dont on se souvient instantanément, Renelle chante avec son âme.

Robert Walsh

Robert Walsh has worked in Montréal, Toronto, and Edmonton as a solo artist, songwriter, composer, producer, arranger, teach and student. Since settling in Edmonton, Robert has released three solo albums — with two albums as a member of an ensemble Allez Ouest, Two Blue, and has collaborated with many other independent artists as a producer, co-writer, arranger.

Robert Walsh a travaillé à Montréal, Toronto et Edmonton en tant qu'artiste solo, auteur-compositeur, compositeur, producteur, arrangeur, enseignant et étudiant. Depuis son déméagement à Edmonton, Robert a lancé trois albums solos - dont deux en tant que membre de l’ensemble Allez Ouest, et Two Blue, et a collaboré avec de nombreux autres artistes indépendants en tant que producteur, co-scénariste, arrangeur.

Roger Dallaire

The lucky trapper was one of the best fiddler players out there. He sure knew how to play that fiddle. At every dance, party, and wedding, that lucky trapper would be there playing that fiddle of his. The only problem is, trappers cannot spend the winter months in town. Join Roger Dallaire as he tells the fablous tale of the lucky trapper.

Rusalka Ukrainian Dance Ensemble

For nearly 60 years, Rusalka Ukrainian Dance Ensemble has been dazzling audiences from Winnipeg to Melbourne and everywhere in between. On the floor and on the stage, we wear our boots with pride - they represent our past, present, and future.

The Mitten (original animation)

Deep Freeze is bringing you an original animation of "The Mitten," a touching story about a child’s beloved mitten that was made by his caring baba. When the mitten goes missing, Kolya is distraught! That is until he notices the joy his mistake has brought to the woodland wildlife. It’s a Malanka miracle!

Story | Jan Brett
Adaptation and Editor | Sofia Lukie
Translator | Myron Tarasiuk
Visual Animation | Hanako Nagao
Voiceover | Lianna Makuch

Ukrainian Shumka Dancers

Canada’s Ukrainian Shumka Dancers were established in Edmonton 60 years ago with a mission to promote, preserve and develop Ukrainian Canadian dance as an integral part of the national arts scene. Shumka fulfills this with new works, touring, local presentations, and a focus on education and outreach through the Shumka School of Dance and a variety of seniors programs. www.shumka.com

Zirka

With deep Canadian-Ukrainian roots and a passion for traditional Ukrainian music, ZIRKA continually strives to create a distinctively lively “zabava” sound that pleases listeners of all ages. Members of ZIRKA: John Hucal- trumpet, trembita, vocals/Bill Hawryschuk - drums/ Karen Aniol- violin, vocals/Morris Hucal -accordion, vocals/ Katherine Hucal- saxophones/ Yurko Mychaluk- guitar, vocals.

Zrada

A folk-punk tour-de-force, their subversion of Eastern-European musical traditions, enigmatic imagery and raucous live shows are pushing Zrada to craft some of the most forward-thinking and captivating music in Canada today. Zrada’s sound originates equal parts in the fog-shrouded valleys of the Carpathians and the sweaty mosh-pits of an Anthrax show however their music is mysterious and primal in a unique way.