Folksongs of the Miramichi: Lumber and River Songs from the Miramichi Folk Fest Newcastle, New Brunswick

Various Artists

Although the Miramichi is a river, the name is used to describe an entire region of northeastern New Brunswick. Generations of settlers fished in its waters, felled its timber, and celebrated their heritage through music. The songs on this album, recorded during the 1959 Miramichi Folksong Festival, date from the 18th and 19th centuries and are performed in the traditional style, often by an unaccompanied solo performer. Nine of the 10 songs are in English, with “The Petit Moine” sung in French. The Folksong Festival, Canada’s oldest, continues to this day.

Liner notes include details of the Miramachi, song lyrics, and an introduction to each track by historian Louise Manny, the originator of the festival.

Track Listing

101	The Lumberman's Alphabet	Wilmot MacDonald	6:01
102	Peter Emberley - Peter Amberley	Wilmot MacDonald	5:53
103	Roger the Miller	Stanley MacDonald	3:59
104	Round Her Mantle So Green	Marie Hare	6:27
105	The Banks of the Miramichi	Art Matchett	1:44
201	The Silvery Tide	Sam Jagee	8:26
202	The Good Old State of Maine	James Brown	5:34
203	Pretty Susan	Angelo Dornan	2:50
204	The Petit Moine	Allan Kelly	1:59
205	The Jones Boys	Nick Underhill	4:59