Violinist, composer, yoga instructor, educator, and musician wellness facilitator Gina Burgess returns to The Carleton to début her own full band (Gina on violin, Cynthia Pitsiulak – contemporary Inuit throat singer, Greg Woolner – drums, Jordan Stephans – double bass and Ross Burns – Brazilian percussion) show on Thursday, May 21st. Show time is 7:30 PM and tickets are $25 + HST.

From Mi’kma’ki (Nova Scotia), internationally recognized artist Gina Burgess is a multi-genre violinist, composer, yoga instructor, educator, and musician wellness facilitator. 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 collaborator with numerous ensembles, Burgess is a sought after performer.

​Her latest project ISNOW won an ECMA for fusion recording of the year in 2024. This project 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.