John Wort Hannam

John Wort Hannam
BornSaint Helier, Jersey
OriginFort Macleod, Alberta, Canada
Years active1998 - Present

John Wort Hannam is a Canadian folk musician, from Fort Macleod, Alberta. He is known for his story telling through music. Themes which are central to his music include life in Western Canada, and the human experience as seen through the eyes of working folk.[1]

Early life

Hannam was born in Jersey, Channel Islands.[2]

Career

Hannam was a full-time public school teacher until 2000.[3] He has performed at festivals in Canada, the United States, Great Britain and Australia and he appeared at the 2006 Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington, D.C. In addition to singing, John plays guitar, tenor guitar and harmonica.

In 2010 Hannam was presented with a Canadian Folk Music Award.[4]

He has also performed with T. Buckley in a duo called The Woodshed.[5]

Awards

Discography

  • Queen's Hotel Sept. 15, 2009. Released on independent label Black Hen Music
  • Two Bit Suit April 10, 2007. Released on independent label Black Hen Music
  • Dynamite and ‘dozers. June 16, 2004
  • Pocket full of holes. July 17, 2002

References

  1. ^ Jon Weaver (2008-05-11). "JMI: John Wort Hannam". Archived from the original on 2008-05-11. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
  2. ^ "The Lodge on Amherst Island". Thelodgeonamherstisland.com. Retrieved 2020-03-02.
  3. ^ [1] [permanent dead link‍]
  4. ^ "Musicians honoured all across the country. Toronto guitarist and klezmer band among those given prizes" . Toronto Star; Quill, Greg, November 22, 2010, Page: E.6
  5. ^ Mary-Lynn Wardle, "Step into The Woodshed". YYScene, April 5, 2024.
  6. ^ "John Wort Hannam at Showcase Alberta in Banff ⋅ CBC Radio 2 - Concerts On Demand". 12 April 2008. Archived from the original on 2008-04-12. Retrieved 5 December 2020.