Newfoundland Heritage Web Site

Popular Music

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

Traditional music represents the province's history and culture, and forms a vital link between the past and present.
The May Bush in Newfoundland

Historically, may bushes have had festive, protective, decorative, invocational, or religious functions.
Folklore and Traditional Culture

Information about the origins and genres of folklore, as well as the scholarly works written about the subject.
The French Fairy Tale in Newfoundland

Before mass media, popular culture was dominated by the spoken word. The wonder-tale (or fairy tale) provided people with the joys of narrative art.