Ginalina Explained

Gina Lam, known professionally as 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, Taiwanese, and Mandarin,^{[5] [6]} and her children's song, "Small But Mighty", was featured as part of the CBC Music in the Classroom Challenge among 25 Canadian musicians.^[7] She has appeared in festivals, including 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's "Get Up and Move",^[12] Kidoodle.TV in Canada and the United States,^[13] as well as on the Knowledge Network.^[14] Books by Ginalina include The Mighty River (2020), the award-winning sequel, The Lively Forest (2021),^{[15] [16]} and the final book in the trilogy, The Blooming Mountain (2022).^[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]

Notes and References

1. Web site: In Tune With Nature With Ginalina. 16 December 2020 .
2. Web site: Juno nomination: Children's album of the year 2016: Ginalina - Forest Friends' Nature Club.
3. Web site: 2015 Canadian Folk Music Award nominees. 10 November 2015.
4. Web site: 2017 Western Canadian Music Award winners.
5. Web site: Musician Ginalina Performs For Families. 23 March 2022 .
6. News: 2023-02-18 . Why this award-winning folk musician in Vancouver sings in English, Mandarin, Taiwanese and French . 2024-06-01 . CBC.
7. Web site: Here Are the Songs For The 2021 Canadian Music Class Challenge.
8. Web site: Second Wave of Artists Announced for Folk On The Rocks. 5 April 2019 .
9. Web site: Festival du Bois, Musician Ginalina Performs For Families in Three Languages. 23 March 2022 .
10. Web site: Mariposa Unveils New Acts for This Summer's Folk Festival. 24 March 2022 .
11. Web site: 18th Annual Bella Coola Music Festival Coming Up. 26 June 2017 .
12. Web site: Common Sense Media, Get Up and Move.
13. Web site: Kidoodle TV: Ginalina music videos. 25 May 2016.
14. Web site: Knowledge Kids: Ginalina Music Club. 22 June 2016.
15. Web site: National Parenting Product Awards, The Lively Forest.
16. Web site: Kirkus Reviews, The Lively Forest.
17. Web site: Sandhill Books, The Blooming Mountain.
18. Web site: "Red Cat Records".
19. Web site: "Here's the Full List of 2021 Juno Award Winners".
20. Web site: "Sarah McLaghlan To Host Junos". Toronto Star. 29 January 2019.
21. Web site: "Inspiring Folk & Children's Artist from Vancouver Nominated for JUNO Award". 12 March 2019.
22. Web site: "Making Pacific Spirit-inspired kids album no walk in the park". 30 March 2016 .
23. Web site: "Ginalina Loved By Kids, Adults". 27 January 2019 .