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Learn about the music of the Inuit, Yupik and Iñupiat peoples, who have a rich tradition of drum dancing, throat singing and vocal games. Discover how Western influence and contact have shaped their musical styles and genres, and what instruments they use.
The Inuit (formerly referred to as Eskimo) people live in the far north of Alaska, Canada and Greenland.
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Indigenous people (First Nations, Inuit, Métis) who reside in what is now Canada have diverse cultural traditions that are reflected in the variety of their musical genres and styles. Music is generally seen as an integral part of the daily life and spiritual beliefs of Indigenous people in Canada.
Mar 15, 2024 · Learn about the ancient melodies and graceful movements of Inuit music and dance, and how they reflect their history and identity. Explore the unique features, instruments, and cultural significance of these artistic expressions in the Arctic.
Characteristics of Inuit music include recitative-like singing, complex rhythmic organization, a relatively small melodic range averaging about a sixth, prominence of major thirds and minor seconds melodically, and undulating melodic movement.
Oct 14, 2019 · Learn how young Inuit artists in Nunavut, Canada, blend traditional throat singing and contemporary sounds to express their culture and challenges. Read their stories and listen to their songs in this National Geographic article.
Inngiusituqait [ee-ngee-oo-see-too-hrait] is a digital collection of traditional Inuit songs, sung in the Inuit language of Inuktitut, created to promote, protect, revitalize, and preserve...
