Jennifer Gasoi
Jennifer Gasoi | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | 1973 or 1974 (age 49–50)[1] Vancouver, British Columbia |
| Origin | Vancouver, British Columbia |
| Genres | children's |
| Website | www |
Jennifer Gasoi (born c. 1974) is a Canadian children's musician, noted for her albums Songs For You and Throw a Penny in the Wishing Well.
Early life
Born and raised in Vancouver, British Columbia, Gasoi graduated from McGill University with a Bachelor of Arts in Social Work in 1996.[1][2][3] While at McGill, Gasoi joined a jazz choir led by Ranee Lee. After graduation, Gasoi further developed her jazz skills at Capilano University's jazz program.[4]
Career
During her post-graduate years in Vancouver, Gasoi sung in local jazz concerts with Linton Garner. She appeared at the Vancouver International Jazz Festival from 1999 to 2001.[5] She moved to Montreal in 2002 and two years afterwards released her first children's album, Songs For You.[1]
In late 2012, she released her second children's album, Throw a Penny in the Wishing Well.
Discography
- Songs for You (2004)
- Throw a Penny in the Wishing Well (2012)
Awards and recognition
- 2005: Juno Awards of 2005, nominee, Children's Album of the Year, Songs For You
- 2013: Juno Awards of 2013, nominee, Children's Album of the Year, Throw a Penny in the Wishing Well
- 2013: 9th Canadian Folk Music Awards, nominee, Children's Album of the Year
- 2014: Grammy Award for Best Children's Album, winner[7]
References
- ^ a b c Greenaway, Kathryn (28 September 2012). "Gasoi sings for children, their folks". The Gazette. Montreal. Archived from the original on 27 January 2014. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
- ^ "Grammys 2014: Michael Bublé, Jennifer Gasoi win early awards". CBC News. 26 January 2014. Retrieved 24 January 2014.
- ^ "McGill's 12 Juno nominees". McGill University. 20 February 2013. Archived from the original on 1 February 2014. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
- ^ a b Solomon, Heather. "Singer shapes children's spirits with her songs" (PDF). Canadian Jewish News. Archived from the original (PDF) on 12 August 2013. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
- ^ Robinson, Matthew (13 December 2013). "Grammy, Juno nominations highlight Jennifer Gasoi's big year". Vancouver Sun. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
- ^ Patch, Nick (26 January 2014). "Grammy Awards: Michael Bublé, Jennifer Gasoi win Grammys at pre-telecast". Toronto Star. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
- ^ Patch, Nick (26 January 2014). "Montreal-based, Vancouver-raised Jennifer Gasoi wins first Grammy Award". The Canadian Press. Retrieved 26 January 2014.
- ^ Archived page url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304064734/https://ottawacitizen.com/entertainment/Montreal+based+Vancouverraised+Jennifer+Gasoi+wins+first/9432121/story.html