Burnstick
Burnstick is a Canadian folk music duo forged from passion and unfiltered emotion — where two voices become one powerful musical force. Anchored by the resonant Weissenborn lap slide guitars of Plains-Cree guitarist Jason Burnstick and the rich, poetic songwriting and harmonies of francophone-Métis vocalist Nadia Burnstick, their sound is at once cinematic and intimate. Drawing from a decade of life lived fully — as partners in both art and life — their music carries stories of love, loss, belonging, and the sacred ties that shape who we are. Guided by a fearless creative spirit and unafraid to push boundaries, Burnstick creates soul-stirring landscapes that challenge listeners to feel deeply and reflect inward. Backed by their drummer, Nadia and Jason perform deeply resonant music that always strikes a chord with audiences. JUNO-nominated and critically acclaimed, they stand not only as musicians but as storytellers of heart and human connection.
C’est une musique folk née de la complicité qui ne peut exister que chez un couple marié. Le guitariste Cri-des-Plaines, Jason Burnstick, et l’auteure-compositrice francophone-métis, Nadia Burnstick, sont deux interprètes pour qui les voix s’entremêlent avec aisance. Jason s’équipe de Weissenborns, de guitares « lap slide » et d’une écriture dure et franche tandis que Nadia rayonne grâce à ses harmonies vocales séduisantes et ses paroles pénétrantes et honnêtes – on ne peut nier la magie qu’ils évoquent lorsqu’ils sont ensemble sur scène. En 2019 ils ont lancé leur premier album folk-roots, Kîyânaw, nominé pour un prix JUNO en 2021. D'ailleurs, leur extrait Some Kind of Hell a remporté le prix "Single of the Year" aux Canadian Folk Music Awards. Ensemble, Burnstick crée une musique folk rafraîchissante et captivante.
Nominated for Breakout Artist of the Year - Western Canadian Music Awards 2025
Nominated for Producers of the Year - Western Canadian Music Awards 2025
Nominated for Songwriters of the Year - Western Canadian Music Awards 2025
Nominated for Producers of the Year - Canadian Folk Music Awards 2025
Nominated for Indigenous Songwriters of the Year - Canadian Folk Music Awards 2025
WINNER for Social Voice - SSIMA 2021
Nominated for Recording Artist of the Year - SSIMA 2021
Nominated for Radio Song Single of the Year - SSIMA 2021
Nominated for Indigenous Artist of Group of the Year - JUNO Awards 2021
WINNER for Single of the Year - Canadian Folk Music Awards 2021
Nominated for Indigenous Songwriters of the Year - Canadian Folk Music Awards 2021
Nominated for Indigenous Artist of the Year - Western Canadian Music Awards 2020
Nominated for Americana Album of the Year - Independent Music Awards 2020
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Winnipeg, MB
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Portage La Prairie, MB
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Altona, MB
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Carman, MB
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Baldur, MB
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Deloraine, MB
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Ste Rose du Lac, MB
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St Norbert, MB
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2024
Indigenous Art Adventure (APTN) - Jason Burnstick, Composer - CSA for Best Children's or Youth Non-Fiction Program or Series
Red River Gold - Jason Burnstick, Composer
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2023
Little Bird, Resolution Pictures - Nadia & Jason Burnstick, Composer for Niizh character songs
Coming Home Documentary - Jason Burnstick, Composer
INDSPIRE Awards 2023 (CBC, APTN) - Nadia & Jason Burnstick, Composer
Canada Day At the Forks Drone Show - Jason Burnstick, Composer
The Secret to Good Tea, Royal Manitoba Theatre Centre, Jason Burnstick, Composer and Sound Design
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Gift to Give, Erica Daniels Kejic Productions - Jason Burnstick, Composer
The Seven Sacred Laws, Peg City Pictures Inc. Numan Films. - Jason Burnstick, Composer
Adventures to Understanding, Travel Manitoba - Jason Burnstick, Composer
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2020
The Legacy of The Residential School System 2020, Parks Canada - Jason Burnstick, Composer
Every Child Matters, Animiki See Productions - Jason Burnstick, Composer
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2019
Indian Road Trip - Jason Burnstick, Composer - Best Musical Score for a Television Film at the LEO Awards 2020.
Nîpawistamâsowin: We Will Stand Up - Jason Burnstick, Composer - Feature Length Documentary at the Canadian Screen Awards.
Shin Chi's Canoe - Jason Burnstick, Composer
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2018
Run As One, Kejic Productions - Jason Burnstick, Composer
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2015
The Fast - Jason Burnstick, Composer
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2011
Return to Manomin - Jason Burnstick, Composer
Ayala: A Hero's Journey - Jason Burnstick, Composer
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2010
Where the Blood Mixes - Jason Burnstick, Composer
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2009
In a Sacred Way We Build - Jason Burnstick, Composer
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2003
The John Walkus Story - Jason Burnstick, Composer
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