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Calgary Folk Festival: Music That Builds Community | Calgary News
Calgary’s beloved folk fest turns 47 this year, packing Prince’s Island Park with powerhouse acts like Of Monsters and Men and Thundercat—but it’s the heartbeat behind the scenes that makes it magic: 1,700 volunteers, many lifelong friends and family, who’ve turned this into a true community gathering. With a lineup that proudly reflects Calgary’s diversity—20 African artists, 9 Indigenous, plus global voices from Ukraine and Colombia—the festival proves folk music is bigger than banjos. Jam sessions, collaborations, and partnerships with local orgs like Big Brothers and Sisters invite…
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