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Saskatoon, Saskatchewan - She brought the world classic hits from 'Big Yellow Taxi' to 'Help Me', and she brought the people of Saskatchewan 'Songs of a Prairie Girl' a whole album of songs with references to Saskatchewan to help celebrate their centennial in 2005. Legendary Grammy Award-winning folk/pop artist Joni Mitchell was born in Fort McCloud Alberta, but raised in Saskatoon, where her family moved when she was nine years old. As a teen she preformed with a ukelele she bought for $36 (she couldn't afford a guitar) for friends, and hung out at a local coffee house called the Luis Real. At 18 she'd head up to the northern lakes, like Lake Waskesiu, and make music to entertain friends. Getting experience in Saskatchewan even had her filling in as a replacement for a late-night moose-hunting show once in Prince Alberta. Her roots are reflected in many of her songs. She told Canada AM: "You carry your childhood with you regardless of who you are...Saskatchewan is in my veins." To check out up-and-coming prairie talent, take in the annual Regina Folk Festival, featuring music, art, workshops, and children's art's and crafts. |
