Shaun Ferguson nominated for Canadian Folk Music Award

Guitarist Shaun Ferguson received a nomination for the Canadian Folk Music Awards. This distinction on the national scene is very good news, believes the musician who finds himself a finalist in the solo instrumentalist category for his album La Lumière de l’ombre – L’ombre de la Lumière.

Among the 107 artists nominated from across Canada, the Acadian guitarist is the only finalist from New Brunswick. Among the other finalists from Acadia, we find the duo Sirène and Matelot in the songwriter category and Pastelle LeBlanc of the group Vishtèn as composer of the year, both from Prince Edward Island.

The Canadian Folk Music Awards (CFMA) say they have received a record number of nominations from across the country. PMFC 20th anniversary activities will be held April 3-6, 2025 in Ottawa/Gatineau and will include a major gala and several bilingual concerts that highlight the diversity, creativity and cultural significance of the Canadian folk music scene. Today. Several prizes will be awarded during each concert.