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Fiddle time: Nunavut musicians head to youth summit – Nunatsiaq News
Aug 21, 2024 4-day gathering in Yukon a chance for young northerners to meet, learn from each other When Darlene Nuqingaq learned the first-ever Pan-Northern Youth Fiddle Summit would be held in Whitehorse this year, it was like music to her ears. Young fiddlers from Nunavut, Yukon and Northwest Territories now have an event to […]
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Indigenous music residency seeks applicants for four-week program – Cabin Radio
August 9, 2024 The CBC and Socan Foundation are looking for people to take a four-week Indigenous music residency that culminates in a showcase where they perform their compositions. The residency was publicized in a Thursday press release that said the program will “foster the creativity and growth of six music creators identifying with First […]
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Musical healing with Aasiva – Nunavut News
Performer plans to get back to music full-time next year This summer, Aasiva has been happy to get back to performing after a forced hiatus due to Covid. “It has been a difficult time to perform as an artist, especially from Nunavut. There was one day [in 2022] where all performances for six months were […]
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Kimmirut rapper calls new song a ‘very deep, raw track’ – Nunatsiaq
Jun 24, 2024 A rapper and singer from Kimmirut released the first single from his upcoming debut album on June 21. Leo Matthew, currently based in Quebec City, said the fact that it was also National Indigenous Peoples Day “was a factor” in deciding to put out the song, called I.N.U.K., on that date. Matthew […]
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Jammin’ on the Bay Tribute Fest a go for Rankin Inlet – NNSL
Jammin’ on the Bay is set to return to Rankin Inlet. The original event took place on the Labour Day weekend in 2001 and featured performances by Trooper, Kim Mitchell, Charlie Major, Sass Jordan, Farmer’s Daughter, Susan Aglukark and the Dust Rhinos. The man who was the driving force behind the original Jammin’ on the […]
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Stephen Richardson Named the 2024 MusiCounts Teacher of the Year
March 25, 2024 MusiCounts is proud to announce Stephen Richardson from École St. Joseph School in Yellowknife, NT as the winner of the prestigious 2024 MusiCounts Teacher of the Year Award, presented by Anthem Entertainment. In his music program, Stephen engages students from kindergarten through to grade 12, incorporating music theory, concert band, choir, songwriting, […]
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Enter the Qilaut 2023 Inuktut Songwriting Contest
16 November 2023 Are you an aspiring songwriter? Do you like writing and performing your songs in Inuktut? The Department of Culture and Heritage is now accepting submissions for Qilaut 2023, Nunavut’s annual Inuktut songwriting contest. The year’s theme is ‘Naglingniq’. Since its inception, Qilaut has continued to celebrate Nunavut’s vibrant Inuktut music scene and […]
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‘If you have a dream, keep chasing it’: Sanikiluaq rapper releases debut album – Nunatsiaq News
Sep 5, 2023 Ehski’s ‘Final Legacy’ is about growing up in Nunavut and his struggles in life For Nunavut rapper Ehski, music is a way to work through life’s darkest struggles. “I can be part of myself” with music, said the 30-year-old artist from Sanikiluaq. Ehski, whose real name is Oqaituk Adam Emikotailak, released his […]
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Inuvik dedicates Fiddle and Flow Festival to N.W.T. wildfire evacuees – APTN News
Sep 01, 2023 While Inuvik lifted its wildfire evacuation alert last Friday, the town went forward with its second weekend festival Fiddle and Flow. “Music, I don’t know how to explain it, it brings me so much peace and joy just watching and playing,” said 19-year old guitar and accordion player Devon Notaina from the […]
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2022 Qilaut Winner Concert comes to Iqaluit
14 April 2023 Don’t miss out on a fantastic opportunity to experience the vibrant sounds of Inuktut music in Iqaluit! Join us for free concerts featuring Qilaut Contest winners this evening (Friday) at 7 p.m. and tomorrow, Saturday, April 15 at 2 p.m. at the Aqsarniit Hotel and Conference Centre. The concerts will feature Jocelyn […]
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