Twin Flames (band)

Twin Flames is a Canadian folk rock duo from Cantley, Quebec[1] consisting of Sunchild Deer-Okpik (known mononymously as Jaaji)[2] and Chelsey Jodoin (known as Chelsey June).[3][4]

Twin Flames
Background information
OriginCantley, Quebec, Canada
Genresfolk rock
Instrument(s)vocals, guitar, native american flute, hand drums
Years active2015–present
Members
  • Jaaji
  • Chelsey June
Past members
  • Mike Giamberardino
  • Troy Huizinga
  • Scott Norris
  • Jason Watts
Websitetwinflamesmusic.com

History

Formation and early years (2015–2018)

Jaaji and Chelsey met in 2014 during the filming of Talent Autochtones Musicaux, a television series by the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network (APTN).[5] Following this experience they formed the band Twin Flames, releasing their debut album Jaaji and Chelsey June in 2015.[6]

In 2017 Twin Flames released their second album, Signal Fire.

The music video for "Broke Down Ski’tuuq" was the first Inuttitut music video to appear on Much Music.[7] The song "Dreamer" was featured in The Dream Catchers musical.[8]

Human and Omen (2019–2022)

In 2019 Twin Flames released the song "Human", UNESCO's official song to celebrate the International Year of Indigenous Languages.[9]

In 2020 Twin Flames released Omen.[10] In 2021 "Grace Too" was featured in the second season of the CBC Television series TallBoyz. A production of Twin Flames' musical In the Darkness Show Me the Stars was put on by Theatre Sheridan students at Sheridan College in 2021.[11]

Twin Flames Unplugged Live (2023–present)

In 2023 Twin Flames released Twin Flames Unplugged Live, a collection of 7 re-recorded songs.[12]

Band members

Current members[13]

  • Jaaji – lead vocals, guitar (2015–present)
  • Chelsey June – lead vocals, spirit flute (2015–present)

Former members[14][15]

  • Mike Giamberardino – bass, synthesizer, background vocals (2019–2021)
  • Troy Huizinga – lead guitar, rhythm guitar, keyboard, bass, synthesizer, background vocals (2019–2022)
  • Scott Norris – lead guitar, rhythm guitar, synthesizer, background vocals (2021–2022)
  • Jason Watts – drums, background vocals (2019–2022)

Discography
  • Jaaji and Chelsey June (2015)
  • Signal Fire (2017)
  • Omen (2020)
  • Twin Flames Unplugged Live (2023)

Awards and nominations
Year Nominee / work Award Result
2016Canadian Folk Music AwardsAboriginal Songwriters of the Year[5]Won
Native American Music AwardsBest Folk Recording[16]Nominated
Native American Music AwardsDebut Duo of the Year[16]Nominated
2017Canadian Folk Music AwardsAboriginal Songwriters of the Year[17]Won
Indigenous Music AwardsBest Folk Album[18]Nominated
Canadian Folk Music AwardsVocal Group of the Year[19]Nominated
Canadian Folk Music AwardsWorld Group of the Year[19]Nominated
Independent Music AwardsIndigenous Artist/Group of the Year[20]Nominated
2018Native American Music Association AwardsBest Folk Recording[21]Won
Native American Music Association AwardsDuo of the Year[21]Won
Native American Music Association AwardsRecord of the Year[21]Nominated
Native American Music Association AwardsSong of the Year[21]Nominated
Native American Music Association AwardsBest Music Video[21]Nominated
Native American Music Association AwardsBest Americana Recording[21]Nominated
Native American Music Association AwardsBest Historical/Linguistic Performance[21]Nominated
Indigenous Music AwardsBest Folk Album[22]Nominated
Indian Summer Music AwardsFolk Album of the Year[23]Nominated
Indian Summer Music AwardsBest Native American Vocal[23]Nominated
Indian Summer Music AwardsPop Song of the Year[23]Nominated
2019Native American Music Association AwardsBest Indie Single of the Year[24]Nominated
Native American Music Association AwardsBest Concept for a Music Video[25]Won
2021 Summer Solstice Indigenous Music AwardsRecording Artist of the Year[26]Nominated
Summer Solstice Indigenous Music AwardsRadio Song/Single of the Year[26]Won
Summer Solstice Indigenous Music AwardsPop/Rock/Alternative Album of the Year[26]Won
Summer Solstice Indigenous Music AwardsMusic in the Arts[26]Won
2022Native American Music AwardsBest Group/Duo of the Year[27]Nominated
Native American Music AwardsPop Recording[27]Nominated
Native American Music AwardsBest Pop Video[27]Nominated
Native American Music AwardsBest Contemporary Vocal Video[27]Nominated
Capital Music AwardsGroup of the Year[28]Won
TD Indigenous Songwriter AwardSongwriter of the Year[29]Nominated
Canadian Folk Music AwardsIndigenous Songwriter(s) of the Year[30]Won
Canadian Folk Music AwardsVocal Group of the Year[30]Won
2023Arctic Music AwardsGroup of the Year[31]Won
Arctic Music AwardsIndigenous Group of the Year[32]Nominated
Arctic Music AwardsSingle of the Year[32]Nominated
Arctic Music AwardsAlbum of the Year[32]Nominated
Arctic Music AwardsMusic Video of the Year[32]Nominated
2024Canadian Folk Music AwardsVocal Group of the Year[33]Nominated

Family

Jaaji is the cousin of musician Beatrice Deer.[34]

Jaaji and Chelsey are husband and wife.

References
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  2. Zerehi, Sima Sahar (22 October 2016). "Quebec's new custom adoption bill could fix ID issues for Inuit". CBC News. Retrieved 17 August 2022.
  3. Music, Manitoba. "AMP Camp 2016 participants announced". Indigenous Music. Retrieved 17 August 2022.
  4. "Twin Flames found a common musical language despite polar opposite backgrounds". Unreserved, 27 May 2016.
  5. "Twin Flames bring their warmth to Canadian Folk Music Awards". Ottawa Citizen, 26 July 2018.
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  7. "Twin Flames". Oakville News. 13 May 2022. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
  8. Arts, Confederation Centre of the. "The Dream Catchers Cross-Country Tour to Recognize Canada 150". www.newswire.ca. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
  9. "Twin Flames hope to use music to revitalize Indigenous languages, storytelling". CBC North, 5 August 2019.
  10. "Twin Flames have completed and released their new album, Omen, during COVID | Roots Music Canada". 14 September 2020. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
  11. "In the Darkness Show Me the Stars (2021)". Sheridan College. Retrieved 1 May 2023.
  12. "Twin Flames on Tour". Raven Radio, 1 March 2023.
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  14. "Twin Flames - Bio". 18 October 2021. Archived from the original on 18 October 2021. Retrieved 17 August 2022.
  15. "Teaching May Be the Perfect Side Gig". www.canadianmusician.com. Retrieved 11 May 2023.
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  17. "Results 2017". Canadian Folk Music Awards, 2017.
  18. "Twin Flames". Indigenous Music Awards, 2017.
  19. "Ottawa's Twin Flames up for three 2017 Canadian Folk Music Awards". Ottawa Sun, 21 September 2017.
  20. "Canadian Music Week announces 2017 Jim Beam Indies with Indie88 nominees". Canadian Beats, 27 March 2017.
  21. "Ottawa's Twin Flames win big at Native American music awards". CBC News Ottawa, 13 October 2018.
  22. "Twin Flames". Indigenous Music Awards 2018.
  23. "Twin Flames rock the stage at Shell Theatre with Gord Downie tribute". Fort Saskatchewan Record, 11 April 2019.
  24. "NAMA 2019 Nominee Music By Category". Native American Music Association Awards, 23 September 2019.
  25. "NAMA 2019 Nominated Music Videos". Native American Music Association Awards, 23 September 2019.
  26. "Ottawa acts nominated for Indigenous music awards". Ottawa Citizen Ottawa, 12 May 2021.
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  28. "Capital Music Awards 2022". Capital Music Awards, 2022.
  29. "2022 TD Indigenous Songwriter Award". SOCAN Foundation, 2022.
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  31. "Here are Your First Ever Arctic Music Award Winners". Roots Music Canada, 27 March 2023.
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  33. "Nominees 2024". Canadian Folk Music Awards, 18 October 2023.
  34. "Nunavik’s Jaaji Uppik finds his voice". Nunatsiaq News, 31 March 2014.
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