Danny michel

It’s difficult to know how to categorize the music of Danny Michel. It’s part rock, pop, folk, world, and sometimes even classical. Danny’s thoughtful lyrics and charming performances have earned him a devoted fan base, multiple JUNO and Polaris Prize nominations, CBC’s Heart of Gold award, and wins for the Canadian Folk Music Award’s Producer of the Year and Oliver Schroder Pushing the Boundaries awards. His adventurous musical spirit has led him on unique journeys, including recording an album aboard a Soviet-era icebreaker in the Arctic while on an expedition with astronaut Chris Hadfield. Albums like Matadora (2016) and Khlebnikov (2017) explore themes of human connection, the environment, and the cosmos. A musician who is passionate about social causes, his activism has led to memorable performances, including playing at birthday celebrations for Jane Goodall’s 85th and David Suzuki’s 75th. Danny’s most recent recording, Ghost Town (2023), is a deeply personal and vulnerable collection of songs born from the pandemic, showcasing his most introspective work to date. Danny’s previous Folk Harbour performance was at the 2022 Festival.