Today commemorates the 75th anniversary of Newfoundland’s incorporation into Confederation, and a renowned traditional Newfoundland and Labrador band has debuted a new song in celebration of this milestone.
This past Saturday evening, Opera on the Avalon unveiled their most recent project, dubbed “75×75” in homage to the 75 years since the province became part of Canada.
The launch was highlighted by the release of a song named “1949”, penned by Amelia Curran and performed by Rum Ragged.
Rum Ragged’s Mark Manning shares that this has been a project in the making for several years.
He mentions that it was in 2021 when Curran shared the song. The opportunity with Opera on the Avalon arose, presenting the ideal chance to create a video that highlights the anniversary and its significance to inhabitants of Newfoundland, Labrador, and Canada.
Manning elaborates that the song is a narrative of the province’s past.
The leader of Rum Ragged expresses that it was a distinct honor to contribute to the narration of the 75 years of Confederation’s history.
He mentions that the opportunity to sing about the events that have transpired from that time to the present, events that persist daily, is something they are proud of achieving.
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