Osani Balkaran is a Winnipeg-based Indigenous and Guyanese rapper and producer. His cinematic, rap-inspired sound blends cultural rhythms with experimental production, from 70s psychedelic synths to Caribbean drum rhythms. He’s won the Vince Fontain legacy award he self released his first ep and his planning a trilogy for 2026-2027. A 2025 Indigenous Music Spotlight artist and 2019 TEDx speaker, OSANI is currently crafting the visuals and sonic landscape for his trilogy alongside local creatives, aiming to highlight alt music and experimentation.
