Mimi is a Contemporary Roots Songstress who started performing and writing songs at a young age , putting out her first album in 2014 following that up by her latest full length album ‘C O N N E C T E D’ Mimi is heavily influenced by her roots and celebrates her Abénakis and French-Canadian heritage. She writes songs with the intention to give back and spread the word about the merge of those communities.

She has been nominated for two Northern Ontario Music and Film Awards, She has performed on countless stages including the prestigious Midem Festival in Cannes, France as well as Yonge and Dundas Square in Toronto and has shared the stage with the likes of Buffy Sainte-Marie , Crystal Shawanda ,Tom Wilson , Francesco Yates and many more. She recently got awarded Best Music Video and nominated for Best Songwriter at the Toronto Independent Music Awards.

Her soulful voice, rich stories and strong message spreads like wild fire. She has been picked up by CBC radio , Walmart and LCBO radio , Stingray and Galaxy streaming as well as other regional radio stations. Her song ‘Stone Gaze’ was placed in Showtime’s Ray Donavon Tv Series ( E1S5) and other tracks from this record were featured on APTN’s Mohawk Girls.

Mimi shares her passion through workshops titled Rhythm and Rhyme where she explores Empowerment through songwriting and story telling with students grade 4 to 12 in French or English. At the tender age of 24 , Mimi O’Bonsawin is an old soul. Not afraid of getting intimate with her audience and sharing with them a laugh , a tear or a sing along. Her band mates are the musicians on the record and It was important for her to keep the love alive. It’s all about the LOVE.

Catch Mimi on the road or follow her on all social media platforms @mimiobonsawin . You can Stream or Purchase her albums on Spotify and iTunes.