Musician in Residence

Olivia Street

Biboye Onanuga, 2024-2025

Biboye Onanuga is a versatile drummer, imaginative composer, and passionate educator. A recent graduate of MacEwan University’s Music program, Biboye has quickly become a sought-after musician in Edmonton’s vibrant music scene. His contributions to the local community include spearheading innovative music series such as "New Standards," a weekly show and jam session centered around improvisation, and [REJAZZ], a project by his band Good Information that reimagines popular hip-hop tracks in a jazz context.

In 2021, Biboye supported the production of CJSR's "High Level Hip Hop," a radio/podcast deep dive into Edmonton's hip-hop scene. In 2023, after dedicating more than five years to providing accessible music-education programming through his work with organizations like The Mustard Seed, Tegler Youth Centre, and the Youth Orchestra of Northern Alberta, Biboye transitioned to freelancing full-time. He now juggles the multifaceted roles of a contemporary musician, including those of producer, booking agent, grant writer, and promoter.

Mallory Chipman, 2023 - 2024

Mallory Chipman (she/they) is an esteemed songwriter, producer, music scholar and educator, and an award-winning musician living and creating on Treaty Six Territory. Throughout her decade long career, Mallory has worked as a recording and performing artist across several genres ranging from rock to jazz to roots to experimental; released 5 albums to critical acclaim including Rags and Feathers and Nocturnalize; and has appeared as a side person on numerous records. Her powerful voice and story-driven songwriting has been described as “some of the finest folk rock currently being made” (Amplify Music Magazine), and has led her to tour and share her music and research internationally. Chipman has been on the road appearing everywhere from humble bar stages to grand concert halls, and has shared the stage with the likes of Don Ross, Madeleine Peyroux, and numerous orchestras. She has written for musical theatre productions, arranged for large instrumental ensembles, and regularly produces and co-writes for other artists of myriad styles including hip-hop, punk, folk, and more. Alongside her artistic practice, Mallory founded Canada’s first ever co-operative record label services company, Tunnel Mountain Records. She holds both a Bachelor’s and Master’s Degree in music, and taught at MacEwan University for seven years where she held the position of Section Head of Voice until stepping away in 2023. Mentorship and collaboration have always been at the forefront of Mallory’s endeavors, and now as a full-time freelance musician, she continues to find new ways to create and build community in all she does.