Gina Burgess

From Mi’kma’ki (Nova Scotia), internationally recognized artist Gina Burgess is an accomplished performer, crafter, yoga instructor and music teacher. Studying violin since the age of five and teaching music professionally since 2001, Gina is a sought after soloist, educator and musician wellness facilitator. 

With over 20 years of classical training, Gina excels in virtually any musical setting: A former member of the Juno nominated Iqaluit-based Arctic rock band “The Jerry Cans”, a four-time ECMA award winner with the hot-swing group “Gypsophilia”, and a regular collaborator with numerous ensembles. 

Gina has toured Europe with Tim Crabtree’s atmospheric ensemble; “Paper Beat Scissors”, and with folk-pop artist Gabrielle Papillon. Gina has performed and conducted youth workshops across the globe.

In addition to touring, Gina makes regular trips to communities in Nunavut to perform, teach music and instruct yoga/meditation classes. 

Gina has collaborated with the likes of Kanye West, Maria Osende Flamenco Co., Shauntay Grant, Dinuk Wijeratne, Erin Costelo, Hey Rosetta!, Half/Asian, Nova Scotia Youth Orchestra, Rich Aucoin, Duane Andrews, Symphony Nova Scotia, Lily Frost, DJ Spooky and Alex Conde.

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.