La Montanara, an original song-cycle performed by Mike Ford and Murray Foster, explores Canadian soldiers’ involvement in the Italian campaign of 1943-45. Inspired by the writings of Farley Mowat, Fred Sederberg, Mark Zuehlke, Caroline Moorehead, Tim Cook and others, this performance presents a musical tapestry that spans various styles, with masterful guitar work and soaring harmonies that evoke the passion, sacrifice, camaraderie and challenges central to the Italian Campaign.
And here’s a clip that you can share: La Montanara https://youtu.be/gNxZMlKmFO4
Michael John Ford is a Canadian singer-songwriter, and a former member of Toronto band Moxy Früvous. He has since created three history-based plays for Guelph Museums that have toured Europe, and has been Artist in Residence for Toronto Public Libraries (2017) and Toronto History Museums (2018). When not doing all the above, Ford teaches Middle School French Immersion in Toronto.
Murray Douglas Foster is a Canadian musician, vocalist, songwriter, director, playwright, screenwriter, and environmentalist. He is best known for his work as electric and upright bassist in the Canadian bands Moxy Früvous and Great Big Sea.