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Canada has a long and rich history of folk and
roots music. Over the years, individuals have left
their indelible mark through writing, collection,
teaching and performing folk songs. In the folk
tradition, The Canadian Folk Music Walk of Fame
will remember and honour these folks.
The
Canadian Folk Music Walk of Fame is comprised of
stylized maple leaf plaques cast in bronze and
mounted in the sidewalk of Bank Street in the
section of Ottawa known as 'Old Ottawa South'. The
plaques are cast by Canada's oldest working
foundry, the Alloy Foundry Company.
This
Canadian Folk Music Walk of Fame web site is
designed to enable all Canadians to vote for the
recipients.
Additional blank plaques will be laid into the
sidewalk for future investitures.
The
Canadian Folk Music Walk of Fame officially opened on October 4, 2003.
Thanks
to the many people and organizations who have put
so much time and effort into the creation of this
national shrine:
The
City of Ottawa,
Mayor Bob Chiarelli,
Councillor Clive Doucet,
The
Ottawa Folklore
Centre,
Alloy
Foundry Company
Ltd.,
Magma
Communications
Ltd.,
CBC
Radio One,
CBC
Radio Two,
Radio
Canada
International
Canadian
Musician
Magazine,
The
Ottawa Folk
Festival,
Penguin
Eggs Magazine,
O'Leary's Ltd. Road Building Contractors
Pansy Village
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