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Inuit throat singing is an ancient tradition that is getting increasingly modern recognition. The style that developed in Canada and Alaska is notable for its distinctive low, guttural and rhythmic sounds from female singers as they breathe both in and out. It was banned in boarding schools for decades but is enjoying a resurgence and is even mixed in with contemporary Indigenous music. We’ll listen to some throat singing and hear from the artists about what it brings to their cultures.
Guests:
Inuksuk Mackay (Inuit) – half of PIQSIQ
Tiffany Ayalik (Inuit) – half of PIQSIQ
Nancy Mike (Inuk from the Canadian Arctic) – throat singer for The Jerry Cans
Nikki Komaksiutiksak (Inuit originally from Chesterfield Inlet, Nunavut, Canada) – Throat singer
Break 1 Music: Nirliit (song) The Jerry Cans (artist) Innusiq/Life (album)
Break 2 Music: Kaaka-ggua Cauyalriitqa (song) Pamyua (artist) Mengluni (The Beginning) (album)
