Newfoundland Heritage Web Site

Harry Martin (1949- )

Biography of entertainer Harry Martin
Jim Fiddler

Biography for entertainer Jim Fidler
Music

As with many Newfoundland stories, the history of Newfoundland music of European origin begins with codfish.
Bringing it to the World

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

For most, the phrase Newfoundland music suggests a spirited sound descended from the ancient folk traditions of England and Ireland.
Ron Hynes (1950-2015)

Ron Hynes is the composer behind what is perhaps the most widely known Newfoundland song, Sonny's Dream.
Singers and Songwriters

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

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