Genevieve “Gigi” Marentette is a fixture in the Toronto music community. She was born in Leamington, Ontario, known affectionately as Tomato Town. Her father is a farmer, and her mother is a musician and social activist. As a child, Genevieve bounced around the north and south of Ontario, living communally and creatively. That upbringing nurtured her free-spirited soul—full of saudade—and her love of community—full of duende. Genevieve spent her formative teen years in Detroit, where her family roots go back 265 years. She credits her teachers, her mom @lindagirard, and Detroit's rich musical history for shaping her artistic self. After completing a college jazz diploma in Toronto, she travelled and performed extensively in Asia and Europe. Genevieve, or Gigi as her friends call her, has worked with Marc Houle, Theo Parrish, Recloose, David Clayton-Thomas, Don Francks, and others. With a voice that transcends genres and a stage presence that captivates, her journey continues to unfold. Her recent interpretations of timeless classics from 1969 carry the weight of experience and the joy of creative freedom. She’s set to release an LP called Songs of '69 on October 16th at Koerner Hall in Toronto.