In this special live episode of Songwriters From Here and Away, we bring you Taryn Kawaja and Gabriel Minnikin sharing songs, stories, and the sparks of connection. It was their first time meeting on stage—and magic happened. We dive into their life journeys, creative process, and what drives them to write. Between the tales, you’ll hear recorded performances that showcase their voices and vision.

Taryn Kawaja TarynKawaja.com is a Canadian singer, pianist, and songwriter with a distinctive style of lyricism, melodic invention, and inventive chord structures. Her work bridges folk, classical, and modern textures. She writes songs about love, lineage, heartbreak, and longing, and has released music via Bandcamp, with Pilot Man among her noted works.

Gabriel Minnikin Gabrielminnikin.ca hails from Nova Scotia and is a seasoned singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist active in the Maritime music scene. Known for rich melodies and poetic lyricism, Gabriel has released several albums and collaborated broadly in the region.

Join us for this intimate conversation + live performance—an episode about meeting for the first time, musical kinship, and the stories that songs hold.

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