Elmnt FM’s Shawn Allen had a chance to sit down with Franco-Ontarian and Abenaki singer-songwriter Mimi O’Bonsawin before her set at the second annual Minoshkite Music & Arts Festival. They talked about the challenges of breaking into the music industry as an Indigenous woman, what it’s like working with her husband Ryan Schurman, what to […]
The second annual Minoshkite (Mee-No-Shkeet) Indigenous Music & Arts Festival kicks off at The Bronson Centre Music Theatre in Ottawa on October 3rd, 2024. This year’s festival features three-time Juno Award winner Tom Wilson (TEHOHÀHAKE TRIO), 2024 Ontario Folk Music Awards Performing Artist of the Year nominee Mimi O’Bonsawin, Inuk throat singer Qattuu, and Cree […]
Did you miss Mimi O’Bonsawin at the National Arts Centre this fall? Not to worry, because she’s making her way back very soon. The Abenaki, French-Canadian folk singer songwriter is bringing her talent to the capital on December 1, 2021. She’ll perform at LIVE! On Elgin with support from dream pop duo, De Flore. Doors are at […]
TD Music’s Connected Series is back for season two. The collection of free, virtual concerts highlights Black, Indigenous, South Asian, Chinese and Francophone artists. This year’s lineup is not to be missed, featuring Shawnee Kish, Sebastian Gaskin, Nimkish, Tyler Shaw, Mattmac, Leela Gilday, Don Amero, Mimi O’Bonsawin and Boogey the Beat, among many more. TD Music […]
Are you beginning to miss the thrill of live music? Look no further, because award-winning Abenaki and French-Canadian artist Mimi O’Bonsawin is playing at the National Arts Centre this Friday, October 22nd, 2021. This concert is part of their Fridays at the Fourth series. Mimi O’Bonsawin‘s latest album is the French EP Elle Danse. The […]
SPEAK Music Be Kind Festival returns for its sophomore year! SPEAK, which kicks off Friday, February 5th until Saturday, February 6th, will feature a stellar lineup including Mimi O’Bonsawin. The free virtual music festival is raising funds for Black Lives Matter Canada. Check out the full schedule below and learn more about how you can attend here. Friday, […]
Folk Alliance is hosting Folk Unlocked Virtual Conference from February 22-26, 2021 to bring artists together digitally with workshops and panels. As part of the celebration, over 200 artists will perform from all across Turtle Island, including G.R. Gritt, Mimi O’Bonsawin, Terra Lightfoot, Emily Wurramara, William Prince and more. Check out the full artist listing here. Tickets are on a […]
