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December 2019

"I Am Who I Am (2019 Dance Version)"

Anna Gutmanis I Am Who I Am - Dance VersionDirector Davina Hader's video for "I Am Who I Am (2019 Dance Version)" is an official selection for November/December at White Unicorn International Film Festival!

Anna on "Off The Beaten Tracks"

"Off The Beaten Tracks"On December 17th, Roxanne Tellier will film a segment with Anna for "Off The Beaten Tracks", a podcast about material released on vinyl. Anna will talk about her eponymous debut album, released in 1989. The interview will be taped at the Toronto Reference Library and made available for viewing on YouTube.

Performance December 17th!

Davenport-Perth  Neighbourhood and Community Health CentreAnna and Bryn Scott-Grimes will perform at Davenport-Perth Neighbourhood and Community Health Centre's annual Christmas/Solstice celebration on Tuesday December 17th!

November 2019

November Movie Award

Cult Critic Film Magazine has given its November Movie Award in the Women's Film category to "I Am Who I Am"The Cult Critic Film Magazine has given its November Movie Award in the Women's Film category to "I Am Who I Am"! Congratulations once again to director Davina Hader!

More Awards for Davina Hader!

Davina Hader has won more awards for directing Anna's "I Am Who I Am (2019 Dance Version)" music video!Davina Hader has won more awards for directing Anna's "I Am Who I Am (2019 Dance Version)" music video! Both L’Age d’Or International Art-house Film Festival (LIAFF) and Calcutta International Cult Film Festival (CICFF) have named IAWIA 2019 the winner for the month of November for Women's Film!

Award Winning Video!

DRUK International Film Festival The official video for "I Am Who I Am (2019 Dance Version)" has won three monthly awards at DRUK International Film Festival for director Davina Hader: Music Video; Women's Film; and the Outstanding Achievement Award for LGBT Film!

Anna Receives Gold Award!

Gold Award for Best Women's Film at Virgin Spring Cinefest
Gold Award for Best Women's Film at Virgin Spring Cinefest

The official video for "I Am Who I Am (2019 Dance Version)", directed by Davina Hader, has won the monthly Gold Award for Best Women's Film at Virgin Spring Cinefest!

Independent Music Network

The Independent Music Network"Diamonds and Stiletto Shoes" appeared on the Independent Music Network Top 30 Country chart for the week of October 29th to November 4th!

Performance at Rainbow Tea Time

Anna Gutmanis performance at Rainbow Tea TimeAnna will perform at Rainbow Tea Time, a new program for LGBTQ2S+ Older Adults in Scarborough, on Friday November 22nd! Violinist Tom Hamilton will accompany Anna.

September 2019

Sneak Past The Mirror

Anna Gutmanis - Cameo Sneak Past The MirroAnna makes a cameo appearance in Jennis' new video for their song "Sneak Past The Mirror"! The video takes a light-hearted and humorous yet deep look at aging.

August 2019

Anna's New Single on the Radio

Gay Amsterdam Radio logoGay Wired RadioGay Wired Radio and Gay Amsterdam Radio have added Anna's new single!

Anna on Queer Quarks

Anna on Queer QuarksLey will interview Anna on Queer Quarks on Monday August 12th!

July 2019

UK Music Chart

LGBTQ Music Chart logoAnna's new song and video have been featured on LGBTQ Music Chart UK!

Anna on Queer Quarks

Anna on Queer QuarksLey played "I Am Who I Am (2019 Dance Version)" on UMFM's Queer Quarks on July 8th. Watch for an upcoming interview with Anna on Queer Quarks!

Interview

Queer FMDJ Denise will air her Queer FM CITR Vancouver interview with Anna on Tuesday July 16th! Queer FM is on from 11 AM - 1 PM Eastern Time, 8-10 AM Pacific Time.

Performance!

Innis College Reunion In the GreenAnna will perform live at Innis College Reunion in the Green on Saturday July 13th! Other performers include Briane Nasimok and Stephen Stanley (The Lowest of the Low).

June 2019

Anna on Pride Radio Cambridge

Pride Radio CambridgePride Radio Cambridge has added Anna's music! They will play I Am Who I Am (2019 Dance Version) on their Golden Pride show on Saturday June 29th!

Anna on Gaywire

Gaywire CJSR FM 88.5Gaywire played I Am Who I Am (2019 Dance Version) on their June 27th show!

Anna's New Single

GAY SA RadioGaySA Radio is the first to add Anna's new single!

Anna on Woman's Workday

Scott Free played Anna's music on "Woman's Workday", Alternative Queer Radio on AltQ, Live 365, on June 17th!

I Am Who I Am - Dance Version

I Am Who I Am Dance Version
Anna will celebrate the release of I Am Who I Am (2019 Dance Version) at the Toronto Dyke March! She will perform a set of live music on Saturday June 22nd at around 5 PM in Allen Gardens after the march. Accompanying Anna will be Elana Harte (cajon and vocals) and Jennifer Gillmor (bass and vocals).

I Am Who I Am - Dance Version

The video for I Am Who I Am (2019 Dance Version), directed by Davina Hader, is up on YouTube! Mp3s of the new single will be available for sale on iTunes, Amazon and more on Saturday June 22nd.

May 2019

Inspire Awards!

Inspire AwardsAnna will be in the grand finale of this year's Inspire Awards on Friday May 24th at Hart House Toronto!

April 2019

"Lately It's Cold"

Trent Radio logoBlake Frazer led off his April 11th "Blues Themes 'delivered' by the Milkman" show on CFFF Trent Radio with "Lately It's Cold"!

"Lately It's Cold"

Radio WigwamRadio Wigwam played "Lately It's Cold" on April 10th!

Anna's Photos

The Weather Network logoAnna's photos have now received over 115,000 views on The Weather Network!

March 2019

Filming Begins

studio conceptionsFilming of scenes for Anna's new video begins on March 16th!

Performance!

Anna Gutmanis ticket IWDAnna will perform live at Canada Nos Une's International Women's Day Conference at Davenport-Perth!

February 2019

Fundraiser Highlights


Gethigh Media made a video of highlights from the Camp Rainbow Phoenix Fundraiser! Watch it on YouTube.

Black History Month

Black History Gala 2019 DPNCHCAnna will perform at the Black History Month dinner and concert at Davenport-Perth Neighbourhood and Community Health Centre! Also performing will be singer-songwriter Nadia High.

snapd!

snapd downtown toronto logosnapd Downtown Toronto was at Anna's fundraiser for Camp Rainbow Phoenix! See the photos and read the article here.

New Video

studio conceptionsPlans are underway to film the video for Anna's newest single! The video will be directed by award-winning director, cinematographer & multimedia specialist Davina Hader.

Camp Rainbow Pheonix

Poster for Camp Rainbow Phoenix Fundraiser FINALAnna is organizing and performing at a benefit for PFLAG Canada Durham Region's Camp Rainbow Phoenix on February 4th! This musical evening will include performances by Asian Riffing Trio, Katey Morley, Nadia High, Rakkatak, and Troy Jackson. Door prizes, such as beautiful one-of-a-kind scarves made by PFLAG parents, will be given away! Camp Rainbow Phoenix is an adult-facilitated and peer-mentored residential style summer leadership camp for LGBTQ and allied youth ages 13 to 17.

January 2019

Watch Anna! On the Couch Interview

Anna's Music on Rainbow Country

Rainbow Country - Anna GutmanisMark Tara has added Anna's music to his radio show Rainbow Country on CIUT-FM! Rainbow Country airs Tuesday nights at 11 PM Eastern Time.

Anna Featured Musician!

tranzac poetry and music salonAnna will be the featured musician at the inaugural Poetry and Music Salon hosted by Brenda Clews and Glen Hornblast! The salon will take place on Sunday January 13th from 1-4pm in the Tiki Room at the Tranzac Club.

Anna Interview!

On the CouchAnna will be interviewed by Cat Grant for "On The Couch", an LGBTQ Talk Show! The interview will be taped in front of a live audience on January 9th and broadcast later (date TBA).

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