Episode 348: Transplanting music roots from the West Country of England to the "New Founde Lande"
Sounds Atlantic
Friday, March 27, 2026 - 2 hours 1 minute
Exploring the arrival in Newfoundland and Labrador in the early 1600’s of the first ballads and dance tunes from the west coast of England. Based on music from Jim Payne’s album “Shore to Shore” from the West Country of England to the New Founde Land – 400 Years of Music and Song…cultural ties that bind England with Newfoundland.
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🏆 July 3, 2026 - Current Charts & Rankings: Sounds Atlantic Podcast
- National Standing: It ranks among the Top 15 music podcasts in Canada on Apple Podcasts.
- Genre Specifics: It is currently rated #2 on Feedspot's list of the "30 Best Acoustic Music Podcasts". MillionPodcasts is a searchable database of 2.7 million podcasts built for PR, marketing, and guest-booking outreach.
https://millionpodcasts.com/ - Regional Leader: On the "Best Podcasts From the East Coast" list, it is rated #11 overall, making it one of the most successful regional-interest shows in Canada.
- Industry & Artist Praise: Prominent Canadian folk musicians and American bluegrass artists highly praise the show. For example, Order of Canada member and traditional singer Anita Best has described it as "the best show for down-home music in all of Canada." Prominent American bluegrass band leader Tim Stafford (“Blue Highway”) says “Ron is the best in the business”.
May 1, 2026:
Based on current rankings and reviews for early 2026, Sounds Atlantic is considered a high-performing leader within the niche of roots, folk, and acoustic music. ...
