This week on Songwriters From Here and Away, we shine a spotlight on some of the exceptional nominees from the 2025 Music Nova Scotia Awards. Join us for an inspiring mix of music from these Nova Scotian artists:

• Charlie A’Court – multi-award-winning roots and Americana icon, fresh off a tour in Australia

• 11th & Duke – Pictou County rock-soul collective crossing genres with raw energy

• Terra Spencer – funeral director‑turned‑folk‑pop storyteller, known for “butterscotch” voice and moving live shows

• Joe H Henry –Métis Americana force dubbed “one of the brightest new lights on the East Coast”

• Kristen Martell – bilingual folk-pop artist behind haunting harmonies and ECMA‑nominated albums

• The Jazz Enthusiast – (Check platform for their official link)

• Morgan Toney – Juno‑nominated Mi’kmaq fiddler weaving Celtic and Indigenous traditions t

• Geoff Arsenault – veteran drummer‑turned‑solo songwriter whose new 2025 album Hired Hand flexes blues and soul

Tune in for live interviews, exclusive tracks, and a celebration of Atlantic Canada’s vibrant music scene. Whether you’re a folk fan, Americana lover, or jazz enthusiast, there’s something here for everyone. 🎧

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This week on Songwriters From Here and Away, bluesy ukulele wizard Manitoba Hal joins us for a wide-ranging live concert episode recorded in front of an intimate audience. Hal shares stories behind his songs, and plays songs from his new release Nice Day for Fishin’.

Whether you’re a roots music fan or just curious how the ukulele can power a full-on blues groove, this episode is for you.

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This week on Songwriters From Here and Away, we chat with Michigan folk duo Annie & Rod Capps about songwriting, studio life, staying inspired—and even the surprising role of crows in creativity

✨ They perform live, share stories behind the songs, and we spin a few standout album tracks too. If you love warm harmonies, honest songwriting, and quirky side notes, you’ll love this one.

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