Photo: Ann Vriend at Iqaluit’s Alianait festival

Singer and musician Ann Vriend from Edmonton blends soul, pop and country together to create a unique sound. She’ll be performing with her band alongside Esther Powell and the Roughcuts, The Jerry Cans and Saali for the Alianait Arts Festival’s opening concert June 29, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. in Nakasuk School. Tickets, $18 for adults and $8 for youth 13 to 18, are available at Arctic Ventures. Elders and children 12 and under can see the show for free. (PHOTO COURTESY OF ALIANAIT)