# Event Details - **Event Name**: Songs and Stories / Les chansons racontent - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 09 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm - **Event Description**: ? Songs & Stories - An intimate evening of storytelling in song On Thursday, April 9, 2026, the Canadian Folk Music Awards present Songs & Stories—a listening-room evening celebrating the power of song as story. Join some of Canada’s most compelling French, English, and Indigenous songwriters for a night rooted in lived experience, cultural memory, and human connection. From Métis history and contemporary folk to poetic Francophone songwriting and East Coast narratives rich with humour and heart, this is music that lingers long after the final note. ?Venue: Westin Calgary Ballroom ? Tickets: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/canadianfolkmusicawardsprixdemusiquefolkcanadienne/2052509 Performers • Amanda Rheaume – Métis storyteller blending heartland rock, fiddle, and grit; 2024 Spirit of Folk Award recipient • Claire Morrison – Luminous, fearless bilingual folk; debut album Where Do You Go at Night? hit #1 on CHOQ • Guillaume Arsenault – Poetic Francophone folk shaped by landscape and subtle electronics • Robert Thomas & the Sessionmen – East Coast tradition meets Americana and bluegrass, delivered with warmth and wit • Terra Spencer – Cinematic storytelling, butterscotch voice, razor-sharp humour • Wyatt C. Louis – Plains Cree artist exploring love, identity, and place with quiet power ? Awards Presentations (2026): Stan Rogers Traditional Singer of the Year • Contemporary Singer • Vocal Group • New / Emerging Artist • French Songwriter • English Songwriter (Nominees announced during the event) -- ? Les chansons racontent Une soirée intime consacrée au récit en chanson Le jeudi 9 avril 2026, les Prix de musique folk canadienne présentent Les chansons racontent—une soirée de salle d’écoute célébrant la puissance du récit en musique. Découvrez des auteurs-compositeurs francophones, anglophones et autochtones parmi les plus marquants du Canada. De l’histoire métisse au folk contemporain, de la poésie de la chanson francophone aux récits de la côte Est empreints d’humour et de cœur, cette soirée invite à une écoute attentive où les chansons prennent tout leur sens. ? Lieu : Ballroom du Westin Calgary ? Billets: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/canadianfolkmusicawardsprixdemusiquefolkcanadienne/2052509 Artistes • Amanda Rheaume • Claire Morrison • Guillaume Arsenault • Robert Thomas & the Sessionmen • Terra Spencer • Wyatt C. Louis ? Remises de prix (2026) Chanteur·euse traditionnel·le • Chanteur·euse contemporain·e • Groupe vocal • Découverte de l’année • Auteur·e-compositeur·trice francophone • Auteur·e-compositeur·trice anglophone - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/calgary/songs-and-stories-les-chansons-racontent/200029795086824 - **Event Categories**: music, art, performances, entertainment, storytelling - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 300 ## Ticket Details ## Event venue details - **city**: Calgary - **state**: AB - **country**: Canada - **location**: The Westin Calgary - **lat**: 51.049836548205 - **long**: -114.06935193748 - **full address**: The Westin Calgary, 320 4 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 2S6, Canada ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Songs and Stories / Les chansons racontent - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/623215ea8a51662ac89b3d41d18cf4273a7bdc82b7ec5d52abdc27377c424e2a-rimg-w1200-h628-dcdad9d8-gmir?v=1775301004 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Songs and Stories / Les chansons racontent being held? - **A:** Songs and Stories / Les chansons racontent takes place on Thu, 09 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm to Thu, 09 Apr, 2026 at 07:30 pm at The Westin Calgary, 320 4 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 2S6, Canada. - **Q**: Who is organizing Songs and Stories / Les chansons racontent? - **A:** Songs and Stories / Les chansons racontent is organized by Canadian Folk Music Awards / Prix de musique folk canadienne. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Songs and Stories / Les chansons racontent is ideal for live music fans, concert-goers, and anyone who enjoys unforgettable performances from their favorite artists in an electric live atmosphere. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Calgary, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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