Music Makers Round

Onna Lou is an Argentinian-Canadian artist who made Winnipeg her home in 2016.

With a degree in Contemporary Writing and Production from world renowned Berklee College of Music and another in Classical Music Composition from Universidad Católica Argentina in Buenos Aires, Onna Lou is an internationally recognized, highly educated musician, and artist who is well known for her heartfelt lyrics, and her ability to blend traditional folk with contemporary sounds.

In 2022 she released her chart-topping album, “Diamante” with the support of Canada Council for the Arts which reached 15th week on the Earshot Charts, having peaked at #1 on three Charts in Canada.

She ranks among the 2.1% of female identifying producers in the industry today, who also writes, plays instruments on, and records her own music.

She’s been nominated for Global artist of the year at the 2023 Western Canadian Music Awards. In 2022 she did her first Canadian tour performing in Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, London, and Ottawa. She performs in her home country Argentina regularly as well.

She is working on the production of her third album to be released in October 2024 (singles will start dropping in April leading to the album) which has received the support of Manitoba Arts Council for its creation.

Her songs are consistently played across the country, and have been featured across the CBC radio network, CKUA, and many more. Featured on TV, newspaper, radio, and podcasts in Canada, Argentina, Mexico, USA, and other countries.

Her explorations into a new sound for her live shows include two cellos on stage creating a very unique and deeply beautiful show. She is also often seen on stage with her guitar playing solo, with her duo with multi instrumentalist Julian Vidal, and with her new quartet format.

Bobby Dove, the Montreal-born singer-songwriter, is a magnetic presence in the world of country and folk music. With a voice as powerful as their storytelling, Dove pays tribute to the golden age of traditional Country while crafting original, emotionally charged songs. Their sophomore album, Hopeless Romantic (2021), features collaborations with esteemed Canadian Country musicians, including Jim Cuddy, Bazil Donovan, Jimmy Bowskill, and Burke Carroll.

Dove’s musical roots trace back to Montreal’s Hillbilly Mondays at The Wheel Club, under the mentorship of legendary steel player Bob Hill. They’ve since shared stages with luminaries like Mary Gauthier, Richard Thompson, and Lavender Country, captivating audiences across Canada and Europe.usical collaborations in 2023!

Ingrid D. Johnson is a Jamaican/Canadian, published poet, singer-songwriter, spoken word recording artist, short experimental, narrative filmmaker. Committed to sharing her music and healing journey after the trauma of childhood sexual abuse, Johnson has been honored in the 2011 Government publication: Women in The Arts: Artists Working for Social Change. Thus, confirming Johnson’s vision and mission for her small production company, In The Closet Productions, to be “a voice for the voiceless.”

“Singer-songwriter Taylor Jackson combines airy vocals and gritty guitar to create lulling and illuminating unique indie folk rock songs. Inspired by loved ones and cherished places, Taylor has penned a unique and personal batch of new songs over the last few years, aiming to capture the magic of her surroundings in every line she writes.

Taylor’s forthcoming project—which is set to be her debut release—is an intimate look at her life through grateful, love-tinged, playful, and introspective lenses. It will feature the engineering talents of Kris Ulrich (Boy Golden, Field Guide, FONTINE), Dylan MacDonald (Field Guide) on electric guitar, and a dynamic rhythm section, made up of Natalie Bohrn on bass and Eric Roberts on drums (both of Slow Spirit).”