Rosemary Lawton

An award-winning musician and educator, Rosemary Lawton is no stranger to crafting an emotionally beautiful and soul-stirring tune. A classically trained violinist with her roots firmly set in Newfoundland soil, Rosemary’s determination to learn and grow in her traditional heritage has taken her on a unique journey that has shaped her as a violinist, singer, songwriter, and storyteller. 

Her 2021 album “Canvas” is Rosemary’s first complete album of original music. The songs cover topics of love, loss, empowerment, and positivity. Recently, Rosemary was able to contribute to Tony Award Winning Broadway Musical “Come From Away’s” latest album “Covers From Away.” She had the opportunity to work with the writers of the musical to arrange a new version of the song “I am Here” for the album. In her albums “Untamed” and “Fierce,” and her songbook “Resilience,” Rosemary explores traditional Newfoundland and Labrador songs that focus on tales of empowering women. Rosemary’s research is helping to bring female empowerment to the forefront of Newfoundland and Labrador tradition.

Rosemary Lawton is a music educator and focuses on bringing traditional music into schools, and advocating for marginalized groups through her work. Most recently, Rosemary has been working with youth across the province, and teaching fiddle at Memorial University, to aid in the continuation of the musical culture of Newfoundland and Labrador for decades to come.