Twin Flames (band)
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Cantley, Quebec, Canada |
| Genres | folk |
| Instrument(s) | vocals, guitar, native american flute, hand drums |
| Years active | 2015–present |
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| Website | twinflamesmusic |
Twin Flames is a Canadian folk music duo from Cantley, Quebec consisting of Sunchild Deer-Okpik (known mononymously as Jaaji) and Chelsey Jodoin (known as Chelsey June).
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). Following this experience they formed the band Twin Flames, releasing their debut album Jaaji and Chelsey June in 2015.
In 2017 Twin Flames released their second album, Signal Fire.
The song "Dreamer" was featured in The Dream Catchers musical.
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.
In 2020 Twin Flames released Omen. In 2021 "Grace Too" was featured in the second season of the CBC Television series TallBoyz.
Twin Flames Unplugged Live (2023–present)
In 2023 Twin Flames released Twin Flames Unplugged Live, a collection of 7 re-recorded songs.
Band members
Current members
- Jaaji – lead vocals, guitar (2015–present)
- Chelsey June – lead vocals, spirit flute (2015–present)
Former members
- 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 |
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| 2016 | Canadian Folk Music Awards | Aboriginal Songwriters of the Year | Won |
| Native American Music Awards | Best Folk Recording | Nominated | |
| Native American Music Awards | Debut Duo of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2017 | Canadian Folk Music Awards | Aboriginal Songwriters of the Year | Won |
| Indigenous Music Awards | Best Folk Album | Nominated | |
| Canadian Folk Music Awards | Vocal Group of the Year | Nominated | |
| Canadian Folk Music Awards | World Group of the Year | Nominated | |
| Independent Music Awards | Indigenous Artist/Group of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2018 | Native American Music Association Awards | Best Folk Recording | Won |
| Native American Music Association Awards | Duo of the Year | Won | |
| Native American Music Association Awards | Record of the Year | Nominated | |
| Native American Music Association Awards | Song of the Year | Nominated | |
| Native American Music Association Awards | Best Music Video | Nominated | |
| Native American Music Association Awards | Best Americana Recording | Nominated | |
| Native American Music Association Awards | Best Historical/Linguistic Performance | Nominated | |
| Indigenous Music Awards | Best Folk Album | Nominated | |
| Indian Summer Music Awards | Folk Album of the Year | Nominated | |
| Indian Summer Music Awards | Best Native American Vocal | Nominated | |
| Indian Summer Music Awards | Pop Song of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2019 | Native American Music Association Awards | Best Indie Single of the Year | Nominated |
| Native American Music Association Awards | Best Concept for a Music Video | Won | |
| 2021 | Summer Solstice Indigenous Music Awards | Recording Artist of the Year | Nominated |
| Summer Solstice Indigenous Music Awards | Radio Song/Single of the Year | Won | |
| Summer Solstice Indigenous Music Awards | Pop/Rock/Alternative Album of the Year | Won | |
| Summer Solstice Indigenous Music Awards | Music in the Arts | Won | |
| 2022 | Native American Music Awards | Best Group/Duo of the Year | Nominated |
| Native American Music Awards | Pop Recording | Nominated | |
| Native American Music Awards | Best Pop Video | Nominated | |
| Native American Music Awards | Best Contemporary Vocal Video | Nominated | |
| Capital Music Awards | Group of the Year | Won | |
| TD Indigenous Songwriter Award | Songwriter of the Year | Nominated | |
| Canadian Folk Music Awards | Indigenous Songwriter(s) of the Year | Won | |
| Canadian Folk Music Awards | Vocal Group of the Year | Won | |
| 2023 | Arctic Music Awards | Group of the Year | Won |
| Arctic Music Awards | Indigenous Group of the Year | Nominated | |
| Arctic Music Awards | Single of the Year | Nominated | |
| Arctic Music Awards | Album of the Year | Nominated | |
| Arctic Music Awards | Music Video of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2024 | Canadian Folk Music Awards | Vocal Group of the Year | Nominated |
Family
Jaaji is the cousin of musician Beatrice Deer.
Jaaji and Chelsey are husband and wife.