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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