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Shelley Posen

b. 1946

Canadian folklorist, singer, songwriter, and curator

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About Shelley Posen

Born 1946. Shelley Posen is a Canadian musician, known for Finest Kind and Sing Out!.

Publications and articles Old Bush Songs: The Centenary Edition of Banjo Paterson's Classic Collection (review) Folk Music Journal, January 1, 2007. English-French Macaronic Songs in Canada - A Research Note and Query. Folksongs Posen, I.S. and Taft M. The Newfoundland Popular Music Project. Canadian Folk Music Journal 1 (1973) pages 17–23 Posen, I.S. and Sciorra, J. Brooklyn's Dancing Tower. Natural History 96(6) 1983 pages 30–37

Books authored

Posen, Sheldon and Erin Gursky (2015). Terry Fox: Running to the Heart of Canada. Canadian Museum of History.

The Canadian Pub Caroler compiled by Shelley Posen, OFC Publications, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada 2002. ISSM # m-706023-00-7 For Singing and Dancing and All Sorts of Fun (1988) . Winner of the 1991 Porcupine Book Award

Posen, Shelley (2020). The Maple Syrup Maker's Alphabet. Illustrated by Magdalene Carson. Ontario, Canada: Ontario Maple Syrup Producers' Association. ISBN 978-0-9948927-2-0.

Music Songs For a listing of Shelley Posen's recorded songs to 2022, see https://shelleyposen.com/shelley-posen-song-catalogue/ No More Fish, No Fishermen Having a Drink with Jane When First I Stepped in a Canoe S'mores Everyone Loves Shabbes But the Chickens The La-La-Latke Song So How Come You Don't Have Tongue? And We Sang 'Ha Lakhma Anya''' Fork Garden Thanks for the Song Christmas Trilogy There's Always Money for a War Long, Long Tunnel 2020

Solo Albums Mazel 2022 Old Loves 2022 Ontario Moon 2019 Roseberry Road 2014 Menorah: Songs from a Jewish Life 2007 The Old Songs' Home 2003 Manna'' 2003

Albums as part of Finest Kind Lost in a Song 1996 Heart's Delight 1999 Silks & Spices 2004 Feasts & Spirits 2004 For Honour & For Gain 2010 From Shore to Shore 2014 I Am Christmas 2018

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Important facts

Born
1946, Toronto
Birth century
Occupation
Nationality
Known for
Finest Kind, Sing Out!
Education
Interlochen Center for the Arts, University of Pennsylvania
Employers
Canadian Museum of History
Also known as
I. Sheldon Posen, Sheldon Posen, Ira Sheldon Posen

Family & relationships

Child
Mika Posen

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Frequently asked questions

Who is Shelley Posen?

Canadian folklorist, singer, songwriter, and curator

When was Shelley Posen born?

Shelley Posen was born in 1946 in Toronto.

What is Shelley Posen's occupation?

Shelley Posen is a musician.

What is Shelley Posen known for?

Shelley Posen is known for Finest Kind and Sing Out!.

What nationality is Shelley Posen?

Shelley Posen is Canadian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Shelley Posen

· Wikidata: Q7493815

· DBpedia: Shelley Posen

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