Performers

Saskatchewan-based Métis singer-songwriter Berk Jodoin’s recent album Fly Away gives us a glimpse into the challenges he has overcome throughout his life, along with unflinching observations of others in similar circumstances. Berk released his self-titled debut album in 2020 and followed it up in 2022 with Half-Breed, which earned him a Saskatchewan Music Award for Indigenous Artist of the Year, along with a 2023 Canadian Folk Music Award nomination for Indigenous Songwriter of the Year.

One of the most exciting young musicians to emerge from Western Canada, Emmett Jerome has established himself as a captivating performer with a world-weary voice that feels wise beyond his years. Rooted in the old-school troubadour tradition, he has traveled coast to coast, chasing songs and soaking up stories along the way. With a bluesman’s heart and a traveler’s soul, Emmett invites listeners into a world where tradition and youth collide. He made his solo debut in 2024 with Rocky Mountain Son (Light Organ Records).