Watch Nemahsis's triumphant 2025 Juno Awards debut
Nemahsis made her Juno Awards debut with a beautiful performance of Stick of Gum, off her 2024 debut album Verbathim. Joined by a three-piece band (Adrian Cook on bass and keys, Tessa Pretty on drums and Benja on guitar), her set was minimal, mostly focusing on her Michael Jackson-inspired dance moves across the stage. The Toronto singer-songwriter took home two Juno Awards this year, for alternative album of the year and breakthrough artist or group of the year.
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CTV News
03-06-2025
- CTV News
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