Winnipeg Folk Festival in the Heat | Winnipeg News

Winnipeg Folk Festival just survived a 47°C humidex sauna—and thrived. Sold-out crowds braved the heatwave, soaking up global sounds from Sweden to Benin and local gems like Angine de Poitrine, whose fans proudly wore polka dots. Even Billy Bragg cracked jokes about British knees and melting under the sun. It’s the music, the community, and those tiny shared moments that make it unforgettable—even when you’re hugging shade like it’s gold. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7c96df292bb461f4