Music from the North

Adamie Philie. Bobby Himasaut. Noah Jaaka
May 25, 2011
Kangiqsujuaq

"Life in the village influences our music."

Adamie Philie, Inuit

Nunavik. Three young friends play music in the weight room of the Kangiqsujuaq arena. It’s the only place they’ve found where they won’t disturb the neighbours, but their passion is stronger than the lack of a permanent location. They have fun and express themselves through the songs they compose and those by the heavy metal bands they cover. Their music can be heard at proms, festivals and, thanks to community radio stations, throughout all of Nunavik, with the rich sounds of Inuktitut, the northern language that Adamie Philie, Bobby Himasaul and Joah Jaaka bring to life far beyond this weight room in Kangiqsujuaq.