John Wort Hannam is a Canadian folk musician, from Fort Macleod, Alberta. He is known for his story telling through music. Themes which are central to his music include life in Western Canada, and the human experience as seen through the eyes of working folk.

Early life

Hannam was born in Jersey, Channel Islands.

Career

Hannam was a full-time public school teacher until 2000. He has performed at festivals in Canada, the United States, Great Britain and Australia and he appeared at the 2006 Smithsonian Folklife Festival in Washington, D.C. In addition to singing, John plays guitar, tenor guitar and harmonica. In 2010 Hannam was presented with a Canadian Folk Music Award. He has also performed with T. Buckley in a duo called The Woodshed.

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