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The Raftsmen
OriginMontreal, Quebec, Canada
GenresFolk
Years active1960-1970
LabelsRCA Records, RCA Camden, Apex Records (Canada), Rodeo Records, Banff Records, Canadian Talent Library, Melbourne Records
Past members
  • Louis Leroux
  • Martin Overland (d. 2005)
  • Marvin Burke
  • Guy Pilette
  • Donald Steven

The Raftsmen was a Canadian folk music group, active through the 1960s, which performed Canadian and traditional folk songs. They collectively played 15 different instruments, including guitar, banjo and percussion, and sang songs in 13 languages.

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