Born in St. Boniface, Manitoba, Andrina Turenne is a singer, songwriter and musician with strong ties to her Francophone/Métis roots and her home community of Winnipeg. In the last two decades, she has contributed to many successful projects including JUNO award-winning Chic Gamine. She has released 7 albums, contributed to over 40 recordings, toured on five continents and performed live for radio and television, as well as many international festivals. Now, she carves a new path as a solo artist with plans to enter the studio in late spring to record her debut full-length album.
How important is it for women to lift each other up and what does that look like to you?
I think it is incredibly important for women to lift eachother up, not only in the music industry but in all aspects of life. When I started in music, I was fortunate to have opportunities to be mentored by some incredible women who I still look up to and turn to for advice. Those early experiences created a strong foundation for me to build a career on and their help and guidance gave me confidence and good bearings. It is important to me to pass on what I’ve learned in order to support the next generation of women and to keep building opportunities for us all to thrive. I believe there is no need for competition as the success of one is the success of us all and there is room enough for all our unique voices.
Can you name a woman who continues to inspire you, and how?
A woman who continuously inspires me is Buffy Sainte-Marie. She has been a trailblazer since the start of her career and to this day she makes music from the heart and delivers strong messages of love, justice and unity. She stands strong in who she is and navigates the world around her and the music industry with assertive power, grace and sincerity. I really admire Buffy Sainte-Marie and I thank her for all that she’s done, and all that she’s shared with the world. Truly an inspiration.
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