The 8th Canadian Folk Music Awards were presented in Saint John,

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on November 17, 2012, and streamed online on Roots Music Canada's website. Winners were named in 17 categories, while recipients also were honored with special Innovator of the Year and Unsung Hero awards during a gala event at the

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that was hosted by Benoit Bourque of La Bottine Souriante.

Nominees and recipients

Recipients are listed first and highlighted in boldface.

Other special awards

Two other special presentations were made at the ceremony. Harmonica genius Mike Stevens was named Innovator of the Year for 2012 for his work founding and dedication to Arts Can Circle. This award was created and presented by Folk Music Canada. Also, Saint John, New Brunswick's Gerry Taylor was recognized as Atlantic Canada's Unsung Hero of folk music in the region, for his contribution for over half a century as a newspaper columnist, talent scout and judge.

References

External links

Canadian Folk Music Awards
{{Canadian Folk Music Awards 08 Culture of Saint John, New Brunswick

Canadian Folk Music Awards The Canadian Folk Music Awards are an annual music awards ceremony presenting awards in a variety of categories for achievements in both traditional and contemporary folk music, and other roots music genres, by Canadian musicians. The awards progr ...