Local folk music DJ, promoter and player is honoured with major award.
In a ceremony taking place today in Kansas City, Missouri, at the annual Folk Alliance International Conference, Edge will be honoured with the Spirit of Folk award. The citation is given “to honour and celebrate people and organizations actively involved in the promotion and preservation of folk music through their creative work, community building, and demonstrated leadership.”
Edge was an inaugural member of the Folk Alliance International when it was established. This award joins his induction into the British Columbia Entertainment Hall of Fame and Canadian Folk Music awards unsung hero win.Our in-depth journalism is possible thanks to the support of our subscribers. For just $3.50 per week, you can get unlimited, ad-lite access to The Vancouver Sun, The Province, National Post and 13 other Canadian news sites.
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