As with many Newfoundland stories, the history of Newfoundland music of European origin begins with codfish.

Traditional Newfoundland and Labrador music activities, media, and exposure.

For most, the phrase Newfoundland music suggests a spirited sound descended from the ancient folk traditions of England and Ireland.

Newfoundlanders have always been topical in their songwriting, fashioning lyrics to reflect their lives and their communities...

Traditional music represents the province's history and culture, and forms a vital link between the past and present.

The Centre for Newfoundland Studies in the Queen Elizabeth II Library contains the largest and, possibly, the best collection of Newfoundland and Labrador material available in the world. It has at least one copy of almost every book ever published about Newfoundland and Labrador.