Throat singers’ performance earns trip to Nuuk
Ivaluarjuk Kathleen Merritt, left, and Charlotte Qamaniq, who perform together as Iva and Angu, hold a throat singing workshop July 6 at the Elders Qammaq as part of the Alianait Arts Festival. The pair also won Alianait’s Pan-Arcticvision contest, which was held July 7. The win gives them the chance to represent Nunavut at the Pan-ArcticVision international competition in Nuuk, Greenland, in October. Iva and Angu are scheduled to perform again in Iqaluit Tuesday afternoon as part of Alianait’s Nunavut Day celebrations. (Photo by Jeff Pelletier)
My Uncle and I are thinking about starting up a men’s throat singing duo, what you think? We will go by Two Eskimo Guys. Our wives think we shouldn’t, but look at the perks! who would want to travel for breathing, Right! At Least!!
Sound good , can go on ” Canada s got Talent ” . if you win , can travel the world.
The perks only come if you are good at it. It has traditionally been treated as a game/competition for gatherings but has now shifted to performance arts that requires a broader skill set. Pay your dues at small venues and build a base and yeah you can certainly enjoy the perks of hard work while perfecting a craft.
“The perks only come if you are good at it.” We are pretty good, lol our wives are a little envy, because we are actually better then them. just saying. look out world here we come, ‘Two Eskimo Guys”!!! guess its all the gooses calling has help us develop over the year, lol.
Congratulations to them.
Looking forward to seeing them perform again!
The Two Eskimo Guys? 😂
Blake and his Uncle?🤣🤘👏
Charles and Camilla laughed when they watched throat singers in iqaluit. They tried to hide theirI laughs but I don’t think they realized it’s supposed to be funny and it’s good to laugh