Ginalina
Ginalina in concert
Ginalina in concert
Background information
Birth nameGina Lam
OriginVancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Genres
Instrument(s)
  • guitar
  • ukulele
  • vocals
Years active2016–present
LabelsIndependent
Websitewww.ginalinamusic.com

Ginalina is a Canadian folk music singer, songwriter, children's musician, and children's author.[1]

Her music has received three Juno Awards nominations,[2] four Canadian Folk Music Awards nominations,[3] and two Western Canadian Music Awards.[4] She sings in English, French, and Mandarin[5] and her children's song, Small But Mighty, was featured as part of the CBC Music in the Classroom Challenge among 25 Canadian musicians.[6] She has appeared in festivals including international children's festivals,[7] Folk on the Rocks, Festival du Bois, Bella Coola Music Festival, and Mariposa Folk Festival. [8][9][10][11]

Ginalina's music videos have been aired on Universal Kids' "Get Up and Move,"[12] Kidoodle.TV in the Canada and United States[13] as well as on the Knowledge Network.[14] Books by Ginalina include The Mighty River (2020, Peppermint Toast Publishing), which was recommended by Canadian Geographic [15] and Kirkus Reviews [16], the award-winning sequel, The Lively Forest (2021, Peppermint Toast Publishing),[15] [16] and the final book in the nature trilogy, The Blooming Mountain (2022, Peppermint Toast Publishing).[17]

Discography

  • Going Back: Remembered and Remixed Family Folk Songs, Vol. 1 (2022)[18]
  • Small but Mighty (2019)[19]
  • It Takes a Village (2018)[20]
  • Home is Family (2016)[21]
  • Forest Friends' Nature Club (2015)[22]
  • Sandcastle Magic (2012)[23]


References

  1. ↑ "In Tune With Nature With Ginalina". 16 December 2020.
  2. ↑ "Juno nomination: Children's album of the year 2016: Ginalina - Forest Friends' Nature Club".
  3. ↑ "2015 Canadian Folk Music Award nominees". 10 November 2015.
  4. ↑ "2017 Western Canadian Music Award winners".
  5. ↑ "Musician Ginalina Performs For Families". 23 March 2022.
  6. ↑ "Here Are the Songs For The 2021 Canadian Music Class Challenge".
  7. ↑ "Vancouver's Children's Festivals". 12 January 2024.
  8. ↑ "Second Wave of Artists Announced for Folk On The Rocks". 5 April 2019.
  9. ↑ "Festival du Bois, Musician Ginalina Performs For Families in Three Languages". 23 March 2022.
  10. ↑ "Mariposa Unveils New Acts for This Summer's Folk Festival". 24 March 2022.
  11. ↑ "18th Annual Bella Coola Music Festival Coming Up". 26 June 2017.
  12. ↑ "Common Sense Media, Get Up and Move".
  13. ↑ "Kidoodle TV: Ginalina music videos". 25 May 2016.
  14. ↑ "Knowledge Kids: Ginalina Music Club". 22 June 2016.
  15. ↑ "National Parenting Product Awards, The Lively Forest".
  16. ↑ "Kirkus Reviews, The Lively Forest".
  17. ↑ "Sandhill Books, The Blooming Mountain".
  18. ↑ ""Red Cat Records"".
  19. ↑ ""Here's the Full List of 2021 Juno Award Winners"".
  20. ↑ ""Sarah McLaghlan To Host Junos"". Toronto Star. 29 January 2019.
  21. ↑ ""Inspiring Folk & Children's Artist from Vancouver Nominated for JUNO Award"". 12 March 2019.
  22. ↑ ""Making Pacific Spirit-inspired kids album no walk in the park"". 30 March 2016.
  23. ↑ ""Ginalina Loved By Kids, Adults"". 27 January 2019.
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