with celtic folk and incorporating contemporary Inuit throat singing and drumming
About this Event
This workshop is a unique opportunity to not only learn from the Anuri Drum Dancers, but also to learn about the possibilites that come through collaboration. Through experiencing the magic that happens through bringing together genres like classical music, celtic fiddle and Inuit drum dancing, attendees will understand that music has the power to unite people. This workshop will allow participants to engage with the performers, ask questions and immerse themselves in the experience.
Mi’kma’ki - based musician Gina Burgess is an accomplished performer, yoga instructor, crafter, and music educator. Studying violin since the age of five and teaching music professionally since 2001, Gina is a sought after soloist, educator and music wellness coach across Canada and beyond. With over 20 years of classical training, Gina excels in virtually any musical setting: She was one fifth of the Juno nominated Iqaluit-based Arctic rock band “The Jerry Cans” (who were featured on the Juno’s live t.v. awards broadcast in 2018) is a four-time East Coast Music Award winner with the Hot Swing outfit “Gypsophilia”, and now fronts her own solo project, “Gina Burgess Music”. She is also a regular collaborator in a variety of musical ensembles.
Gina has toured Europe thrice over with Tim Crabtree’s atmospheric ensemble; “Paper Beat Scissors”, and with folk-pop artist Gabrielle Papillon. She has performed and conducted youth workshops in Canada, the USA, Australia, Europe, Greenland,Columbia and New Zealand.
In addition to touring, Gina makes regular trips to Iqaluit, Nunavut, to perform, teach music and instruct yoga/meditation classes. Gina has collaborated with the likes of Kanye West, Terry Uyarak, Maria Osende Flamenco Co., Shauntay Grant, Dinuk Wijeratne, Erin Costelo, Hey Rosetta!, Joseph Petric, the Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra, Rich Aucoin, Duane Andrews, Half/Asian, and Symphony Nova Scotia.
Her latest project “ISNOW” reflects her diverse experience by mixing classical music with celtic folk and incorporating contemporary Inuit throat singing with elements of jazz. Burgess’s original music has been described as ethereal, genre-bending, and filled with Spirit.
The Anuri Drum Dancers are a group of young artists based in Iqaluit, Nunavut.They specialize in contemporary forms of qilautiit drum dancing, and Inuit throat singing. The Anuri Drum Dancers fuse traditional and contemporary elements of Inuit music. These youth have a great deal of performance experience as members of the Inuksuk Drum Dancers directed by Dr. Mary Piercey-Lewis. They have traveled and performed in many places and capacities across Turtle Island.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
62 Broadway, Corner Brook, NL, Canada
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