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10 From Notes to Reels The Winnipeg Folk Festival was established in 1974. Originally planned to be a one-time event to celebrate Winnipeg's centennial, this annual event is one of the oldest, largest and greatest folk festivals in the world. Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN), headquartered in Winnipeg, is the first national Aboriginal network in the world. Courtesy Winnipeg Folk Festival Neil Young, Chantal Kreviazuk and Randy Bachman – these are just some of the top Canadian music icons that have called Winnipeg home and helped contribute to the city's reputation for its strong music scene.

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