| 1. Who I Am |
| 2. Winter Times |
| 3. I'm Asking |
| 4. Markusi |
| 5. To You |
| 6. Tungaaluk |
| 7. Bad Rain |
| 8. Follow The Sun |
| 9. Inuit & Indians |
| 10. I Love You |
| 11. Co-op |
| 12. I Want To Go Back |
Editorial Reviews
About the Artist
Charlie Adams was born in 1953 in an igloo on Christmas eve, and was living about 5 miles from Inukjuak formerly Port Harrison, when he started school. In 1965 his family moved to Povugnituk where he completed secondary, then moved to Churchill, Manitoba to do his high school. He started singing and playing quitar at the same time he finished high school in 1973. After high school he started his first band in Povugnituk called Sikumiut (People of the ice) and started performing every friday night, then in 1976 he moved back to Inukjuak and started a new band there. From that moment on he started writing songs about the Inuit's way of life, history, Inuit legends, and today's way of life.This was important because, the Inuit legends, stories and traditional way of life was not being told to the younger generation.
This album has some highlights-Jaramar has a haunting song about the mystical turtle,Marlui Miranda has talent,Tudjaat is enchanting,and Andrew Vasquez,Bill Miller&Burning Sky meld Native American traditions with contemporary folk.The rest is quite repetitive (the same problem I had with "Cairo to Casablanca:A North African Odyssey")
I'm surprised this album is still in print.While Putumayo still explores Latin American&Brazilian music,it's too bad it hasn't gone back to Native American music in the interim.Perhaps some time in the future.I hope they go back to this genre;there's plenty to listen to!It's not just Carlos Nakai.
The musicians on this album are all top notch. Among them, include legendary flutist Bill Miller, Marlui Miranda, who incorporates Amazonian tribal music with modern music, the hauntingly beautiful duo of Tudjaat and the Incan pan pipes of Bolivia Manta. Most of the songs, such as "Vale do Jauari", "Akua Tuta", "Nendaa - Go Back", and "Ni'bixi dxi Zina", have a wonderful ephemeral sound to them. Simply breath taking. I cannot over emphasize how wonderful this CD is.
If you really want an array of Inuit folk and modern music, this is a nice collection, but if you mostly intrigued by the throat singing, I'd say just go for the "Throat Singing" album, as you won't find the rest of these tracks as interesting as that stuff.
I am reviewing the eight CDs that I know of the series grouped under " Eskimo, Inuit " on Amazon.com ( which includes this one). To do it individually would take too long, I'll try & give an overall impression.
First, let me refer you to the site INUKSHUK, where you'll find samples & summaries, and to RAMBLES.net for reviews on each artist. You can't buy the CDs on these sites, but this series of CDs is now also listed in Europe: on AMAZON-DE ( AMAZON'S German branch ) - Good to know, as they are getting scarcer...
Having said that, I find that most of the samples on the Inukshuk site ( only one per CD anyway ) give such little justice to the albums they're supposed to represent, I actually waited a very long time before buying most of them - I shouldn't have: once I could listen to the whole albums, immersed into the northern atmosphere & experience, I was enchanted.
LAINA TULLAUGAK & HENOCH TOWNLEY, I bought first, a few of years ago, and they' re great:
- LAINA's album, all sung in Inuktitut ( Inuit ) like most in this series, is quite short, but chipper & spirited and gives a feeling of positiveness and poise. The first song instantly makes you feel far abroad, the melody being, well,...not anything you'd ever hear made in Europe or the US. Again, the sample given is not typical, as that song is the least zesty of the lot. This album is lovely, but only 7 songs is a bit short - come on Laina, give us more!
- HENOCH's album I think is rather well described in the 3 reviews on Amazon.com. He's the only one in the lot who doesn't sing in Inuktitut, though, which is my biggest criticism for it, even if the northern flavour is there anyway. I hope he makes a second album, and that it will include at least a few songs in Inuktitut, with the lyrics both printed in Inuktikut AND translated in the inserts!...
NOW ABOUT ALL FOUR BELOW BANDS/ ARTISTS ( TUMASSI QUITSAK, UVAGUT, NINGIUK, QIMUTJUIT ):
From the samples, I imagined something more in the lines of plain old rock ( seasoned with Inuktikut ), which it absolutely ISN'T. Of course there is some rock in parts, but it's accessory to the whole effect, and many songs are quite gentle and/ or meditative too. Also, there's a degree of earnestness, a feeling of non-fiction and reality in the lyrics, that elevates them over the usual pop & rock songs - whether you understand the lyrics or not, you can feel it to some extent, pervading the mood: they know what they want to sing & celebrate & share, and make that felt - and that is not your everyday, oh-baby kind of pop stuff.
When it's about people, then ( as I have noticed is the case with most songwriters of the arctic & subarctic, & not just Inuit ), it's about or to a son, a daughter, or all the children of the whole extended family, or even tribe, or even of the whole world, a wife, a grand parent - AT LEAST as much as about sweethearts... Definitely not pop. And I wouldn't call it folk or country either, except perhaps in bits. It's rather in a class OF ITS OWN.
On none of these albums do the instruments seem too loud or do they drown the vocals, who take pride of place - something that wasn't always clear on the samples, so that was a relief to find. The singing is sometimes very slow & there is breathing space, which really suits the style & language. I also found that, unlike when I heard the samples, I tend to focus on the vocals & sound of the language, & forget a bit about the instrumental arrangements.
- TUMASSI QUITSAK ( self-titled album ) I find very relaxing, with the lead vocals so serene & peaceful & ... ' Innuit-sounding' ( how do I start to describe this? I won't ). As a reviewer on Rambles says " the vocals keep their feet soundly on the ground", even though on some songs " the passion in the song blows you away". Pity this band forgot to give us any translation!
- UVAGUT surprises by the high-pitched vocals in many songs - not all: Different leads singers take turns. I would bet some songs also include female vocals ( all names in credits seem male, except " Ooleena" which could be female?); the band has 6 members. Like the others of the series, they sing their love for their land, for their ways & culture, & about their strong & loving family bonds, etc. All the lyrics are there, translated, in the inserts. Nice & relaxing. I especially love track 3 ( one with the high-pitched lead vocals)...
- CHARLIE NINGIUK a reviewer on Rambles.net found " an interesting musical experience", but concluded " Now I can finally say I've heard just about 'everything'. If this album is any indication of true Inuit music, I won't need to travel this road again. It's too weird for my tastes!" Someone's cup of tea isn't another's - that it's unusual, truly different, is part of what I like!
I have now just received C. Ningiuk's second album as well, and think it's even better than his first! Again, I didn't like the sample they give for it, but trusted the album would feel different, and I was right.
- QIMUTJUIT, Just as interesting & pleasing as the others, I appreciate for the particularly skillful lead vocals ( & good vocal backing too) right from the first song - where each sentence ends in a unusual lingering way...
I now would like to try CHARLIE ADAMS - the only reason I am not reviewing him here is I can't yet: I ordered his CD "Inuit & Indians" early in March this year directly from Amazon.com, but I am still waiting for it 3 months later - I have a great fear I may end up hearing it's found to be unavailable afterall...
Just to mention one more of the series: A NORTHERN CHRISTMAS disappointed me. I find I don't listen to it much; the zest & spark ( and foreign sensation ) that I find in the above albums are rather missing, some songs feel even lethargic. After listening, I couldn't really see the point of this CD, even though the songs are sung in Inuktitut. It's always pleasing to hear this language, but even this got lost a little here, perhaps as the songs were not made for it. Not one to start from to introduce yourself to this series in any case. It isn't representative of the above albums at all.
So which album to start with? Ah, this I can't answer... But to conclude, I'll say all these CDs have got me so excited about the language, that I even went on to buy an Inuktitut-English dictionary!
I am reviewing the eight CDs that I know of the series grouped under " Eskimo, Inuit " on Amazon.com ( which includes this one). To do it individually would take too long, I'll try & give an overall impression.
First, let me refer you to the site INUKSHUK, where you'll find samples & summaries, and to RAMBLES.net for reviews on each artist. You can't buy the CDs on these sites, but this series of CDs is now also listed in Europe: on AMAZON-DE ( AMAZON'S German branch ) - Good to know, as they are getting scarcer...
Having said that, I find that most of the samples on the Inukshuk site ( only one per CD anyway ) give such little justice to the albums they're supposed to represent, I actually waited a very long time before buying most of them - I shouldn't have: once I could listen to the whole albums, immersed into the northern atmosphere & experience, I was enchanted.
LAINA TULLAUGAK & HENOCH TOWNLEY, I bought first, a few of years ago, and they' re great:
- LAINA's album, all sung in Inuktitut ( Inuit ) like most in this series, is quite short, but chipper & spirited and gives a feeling of positiveness and poise. The first song instantly makes you feel far abroad, the melody being, well,...not anything you'd ever hear made in Europe or the US. Again, the sample given is not typical, as that song is the least zesty of the lot. This album is lovely, but only 7 songs is a bit short - come on Laina, give us more!
- HENOCH's album I think is rather well described in the 3 reviews on Amazon.com. He's the only one in the lot who doesn't sing in Inuktitut, though, which is my biggest criticism for it, even if the northern flavour is there anyway. I hope he makes a second album, and that it will include at least a few songs in Inuktitut, with the lyrics both printed in Inuktikut AND translated in the inserts!...
NOW ABOUT ALL FOUR BELOW BANDS/ ARTISTS ( TUMASSI QUITSAK, UVAGUT, NINGIUK, QIMUTJUIT ):
From the samples, I imagined something more in the lines of plain old rock ( seasoned with Inuktikut ), which it absolutely ISN'T. Of course there is some rock in parts, but it's accessory to the whole effect, and many songs are quite gentle and/ or meditative too. Also, there's a degree of earnestness, a feeling of non-fiction and reality in the lyrics, that elevates them over the usual pop & rock songs - whether you understand the lyrics or not, you can feel it to some extent, pervading the mood: they know what they want to sing & celebrate & share, and make that felt - and that is not your everyday, oh-baby kind of pop stuff.
When it's about people, then ( as I have noticed is the case with most songwriters of the arctic & subarctic, & not just Inuit ), it's about or to a son, a daughter, or all the children of the whole extended family, or even tribe, or even of the whole world, a wife, a grand parent - AT LEAST as much as about sweethearts... Definitely not pop. And I wouldn't call it folk or country either, except perhaps in bits. It's rather in a class OF ITS OWN.
On none of these albums do the instruments seem too loud or do they drown the vocals, who take pride of place - something that wasn't always clear on the samples, so that was a relief to find. The singing is sometimes very slow & there is breathing space, which really suits the style & language. I also found that, unlike when I heard the samples, I tend to focus on the vocals & sound of the language, & forget a bit about the instrumental arrangements.
- TUMASSI QUITSAK ( self-titled album ) I find very relaxing, with the lead vocals so serene & peaceful & ... ' Innuit-sounding' ( how do I start to describe this? I won't ). As a reviewer on Rambles says " the vocals keep their feet soundly on the ground", even though on some songs " the passion in the song blows you away". Pity this band forgot to give us any translation!
- UVAGUT surprises by the high-pitched vocals in many songs - not all: Different leads singers take turns. I would bet some songs also include female vocals ( all names in credits seem male, except " Ooleena" which could be female?); the band has 6 members. Like the others of the series, they sing their love for their land, for their ways & culture, & about their strong & loving family bonds, etc. All the lyrics are there, translated, in the inserts. Nice & relaxing. I especially love track 3 ( one with the high-pitched lead vocals)...
- CHARLIE NINGIUK a reviewer on Rambles.net found " an interesting musical experience", but concluded " Now I can finally say I've heard just about 'everything'. If this album is any indication of true Inuit music, I won't need to travel this road again. It's too weird for my tastes!" Someone's cup of tea isn't another's - that it's unusual, truly different, is part of what I like!
I have now just received C. Ningiuk's second album as well, and think it's even better than his first! Again, I didn't like the sample they give for it, but trusted the album would feel different, and I was right.
- QIMUTJUIT, Just as interesting & pleasing as the others, I appreciate for the particularly skillful lead vocals ( & good vocal backing too) right from the first song - where each sentence ends in a unusual lingering way...
I now would like to try CHARLIE ADAMS - the only reason I am not reviewing him here is I can't yet: I ordered his CD "Inuit & Indians" early in March this year directly from Amazon.com, but I am still waiting for it 3 months later - I have a great fear I may end up hearing it's found to be unavailable afterall...
Just to mention one more of the series: A NORTHERN CHRISTMAS disappointed me. I find I don't listen to it much; the zest & spark ( and foreign sensation ) that I find in the above albums are rather missing, some songs feel even lethargic. After listening, I couldn't really see the point of this CD, even though the songs are sung in Inuktitut. It's always pleasing to hear this language, but even this got lost a little here, perhaps as the songs were not made for it. Not one to start from to introduce yourself to this series in any case. It isn't representative of the above albums at all.
So which album to start with? Ah, this I can't answer... But to conclude, I'll say all these CDs have got me so excited about the language, that I even went on to buy an Inuktitut-English dictionary!
I am reviewing the eight CDs that I know of the series grouped under " Eskimo, Inuit " on Amazon.com ( which includes this one). To do it individually would take too long, I'll try & give an overall impression.
First, let me refer you to the site INUKSHUK, where you'll find samples & summaries, and to RAMBLES.net for reviews on each artist. You can't buy the CDs on these sites, but this series of CDs is now also listed in Europe: on AMAZON-DE ( AMAZON'S German branch ) - Good to know, as they are getting scarcer...
Having said that, I find that most of the samples on the Inukshuk site ( only one per CD anyway ) give such little justice to the albums they're supposed to represent, I actually waited a very long time before buying most of them - I shouldn't have: once I could listen to the whole albums, immersed into the northern atmosphere & experience, I was enchanted.
LAINA TULLAUGAK & HENOCH TOWNLEY, I bought first, a few of years ago, and they' re great:
- LAINA's album, all sung in Inuktitut ( Inuit ) like most in this series, is quite short, but chipper & spirited and gives a feeling of positiveness and poise. The first song instantly makes you feel far abroad, the melody being, well,...not anything you'd ever hear made in Europe or the US. Again, the sample given is not typical, as that song is the least zesty of the lot. This album is lovely, but only 7 songs is a bit short - come on Laina, give us more!
- HENOCH's album I think is rather well described in the 3 reviews on Amazon.com. He's the only one in the lot who doesn't sing in Inuktitut, though, which is my biggest criticism for it, even if the northern flavour is there anyway. I hope he makes a second album, and that it will include at least a few songs in Inuktitut, with the lyrics both printed in Inuktikut AND translated in the inserts!...
NOW ABOUT ALL FOUR BELOW BANDS/ ARTISTS ( TUMASSI QUITSAK, UVAGUT, NINGIUK, QIMUTJUIT ):
From the samples, I imagined something more in the lines of plain old rock ( seasoned with Inuktikut ), which it absolutely ISN'T. Of course there is some rock in parts, but it's accessory to the whole effect, and many songs are quite gentle and/ or meditative too. Also, there's a degree of earnestness, a feeling of non-fiction and reality in the lyrics, that elevates them over the usual pop & rock songs - whether you understand the lyrics or not, you can feel it to some extent, pervading the mood: they know what they want to sing & celebrate & share, and make that felt - and that is not your everyday, oh-baby kind of pop stuff.
When it's about people, then ( as I have noticed is the case with most songwriters of the arctic & subarctic, & not just Inuit ), it's about or to a son, a daughter, or all the children of the whole extended family, or even tribe, or even of the whole world, a wife, a grand parent - AT LEAST as much as about sweethearts... Definitely not pop. And I wouldn't call it folk or country either, except perhaps in bits. It's rather in a class OF ITS OWN.
On none of these albums do the instruments seem too loud or do they drown the vocals, who take pride of place - something that wasn't always clear on the samples, so that was a relief to find. The singing is sometimes very slow & there is breathing space, which really suits the style & language. I also found that, unlike when I heard the samples, I tend to focus on the vocals & sound of the language, & forget a bit about the instrumental arrangements.
- TUMASSI QUITSAK ( self-titled album ) I find very relaxing, with the lead vocals so serene & peaceful & ... ' Innuit-sounding' ( how do I start to describe this? I won't ). As a reviewer on Rambles says " the vocals keep their feet soundly on the ground", even though on some songs " the passion in the song blows you away". Pity this band forgot to give us any translation!
- UVAGUT surprises by the high-pitched vocals in many songs - not all: Different leads singers take turns. I would bet some songs also include female vocals ( all names in credits seem male, except " Ooleena" which could be female?); the band has 6 members. Like the others of the series, they sing their love for their land, for their ways & culture, & about their strong & loving family bonds, etc. All the lyrics are there, translated, in the inserts. Nice & relaxing. I especially love track 3 ( one with the high-pitched lead vocals)...
- CHARLIE NINGIUK a reviewer on Rambles.net found " an interesting musical experience", but concluded " Now I can finally say I've heard just about 'everything'. If this album is any indication of true Inuit music, I won't need to travel this road again. It's too weird for my tastes!" Someone's cup of tea isn't another's - that it's unusual, truly different, is part of what I like!
I have now just received C. Ningiuk's second album as well, and think it's even better than his first! Again, I didn't like the sample they give for it, but trusted the album would feel different, and I was right.
- QIMUTJUIT, Just as interesting & pleasing as the others, I appreciate for the particularly skillful lead vocals ( & good vocal backing too) right from the first song - where each sentence ends in a unusual lingering way...
I now would like to try CHARLIE ADAMS - the only reason I am not reviewing him here is I can't yet: I ordered his CD "Inuit & Indians" early in March this year directly from Amazon.com, but I am still waiting for it 3 months later - I have a great fear I may end up hearing it's found to be unavailable afterall...
Just to mention one more of the series: A NORTHERN CHRISTMAS disappointed me. I find I don't listen to it much; the zest & spark ( and foreign sensation ) that I find in the above albums are rather missing, some songs feel even lethargic. After listening, I couldn't really see the point of this CD, even though the songs are sung in Inuktitut. It's always pleasing to hear this language, but even this got lost a little here, perhaps as the songs were not made for it. Not one to start from to introduce yourself to this series in any case. It isn't representative of the above albums at all.
So which album to start with? Ah, this I can't answer... But to conclude, I'll say all these CDs have got me so excited about the language, that I even went on to buy an Inuktitut-English dictionary!
Charlie Adams was born in 1953 in an igloo on Christmas eve, and was living about 5 miles from Inukjuak formerly Port Harrison, when he started school. In 1965 his family moved to Povugnituk where he completed secondary, then moved to Churchill, Manitoba to do his high school. He started singing and playing quitar at the same time he finished high school in 1973. After high school he started his first band in Povugnituk called Sikumiut (People of the ice) and started performing every friday night, then in 1976 he moved back to Inukjuak and started a new band there. From that moment on he started writing songs about the Inuit's way of life, history, Inuit legends, and today's way of life.This was important because, the Inuit legends, stories and traditional way of life was not being told to the younger generation.
Since this moment to date he has performed across North America and Europe with a special meeting and performance for Queen Juliana of Holland. Charlie is also married and has five children.
Showcasing in the Eastern Arctic Music Festival every year (This festival is in a different village every year).
1974-First northern tour to Cape Dorset, Frobisher Bay, Pangnirtung, and Kuujjuaq.
1975-Performances at the CNE in Toronto,and the Science Center.
1975-First recording with CBC, and it was the first recording sung in Inuktitut.
1976-Tour through Inukjuak, Kujjuarapik, Fort George, Eastmain, Waskaganish, Wemindji, Moosesee, Moose Factory.
1977-The first festival in Inukjuak with over a 100 musicians.
1981-Second recording (Minstrel on Ice) with CBC, which got a lot of attraction across Europe.
1984-North American tour wth the Povugnituk (throat singers), and Eskimo Point (drum dancers) from Toronto to Vancouver,then down to Seattle, California, New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia, Boston, and Maine.
1986-Tour through England and Holland, with a special invitation to perform for Queen Juliana of Holland.
1986-Performance in Vancouver at the 86 Expo at the Canadian and Wildlife pavillion.
1988-Third recording (Piuyugit) with CBC.
1991-The Snow Festival in Povugnituk
1991-Fourth recording (Storyteller) with Qimuk Music of Canada.
1993-The Nunavik Concert festival
1994-Eastern Arctic Festival in Sanikiluaq
1994-Inuit Artist World Show Case in Inukjuak
1997-Fifth recording (Quviasupunga) with Inukshuk Productions in Inukjuak.
2000- Music video for Quviasupunga album.
1977-2001-Various local concerts put together by the community, along with performances at the Eastern Arctic Music Festival.
Product Description
Awsome album. Charlie has redone some old songs from the past with modern arrangements along with new songs. The arrangements really blend in with the lyrics which captivates you right in like a movie. When he talks about rain, you actually hear it. This album is like "hearing it, is seeing it". Lots of movement. A MUST HAVE!
Inuit & Indians (Eskimo, Inuit Music),Charlie Adams,Inukshuk Records
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Performed by two female Inuit artists, these chants, sounds and stories bring to life the nature, land and animals distinct to northern Canada. Recently chosen as the "Best Traditional Album-Historical" at the Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards ceremony in Toronto. The recording features 14 of their performances, including long and difficult songs, such as "piaramit Inaqutik" and Qimminilapik," which highlights the pair's unparalleled skill. For all those who seek to discover the unknown this CD provides the listener with an unforgettable experience.Customer Reviews:
wonderful!.......2005-12-26
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The goal of this Putumayo collection is to present contemporary music as rendered by indigenous peoples of the Americas--North, Central, and South. It succeeds as an appealing and diverse affair. While the 13-track package showcases a number of acts nobly seeking to preserve musical traditions in a contemporary world, the album's chief attractions lie in the modern spins several acts put on their musical heritage. The album's first six selections are the most intriguing, starting with a mystical folk rave, driven by acoustic guitar and passionate violin, as conjured up by members of Kashtin, a group spawned by the Montagnais Indians of Quebec. Their language, Innu, may be undecipherable to most, but the group's earnestness and urgency is easily comprehended. An Inuit (Eskimo) duo, Tudjaat, casts an Enya-like spell with the vocals of Madeline Allakariallak. Apache member Andrew Vasquez delivers an image-rich, spoken-word soliloquy, followed by rousing pop-folk from Mohican Bill Miller, followed next by an inventive blend of acoustic guitar, traditional flute, and percussion from the Ute trio Burning Sky. As the album stretches to Central and South America, the selections become more traditional and perhaps not quite as bewitching to modern listeners. The cheerful interplay of pipes, charango, and handclaps on "Tema de Maimara" from Peru's Los Incas is a charmer for sure, yet it is this noteworthy project's earlier tracks that leave the most lasting impressions. --Terry WoodCustomer Reviews:
Will Putumayo return to Native American music?.......2006-06-16
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A Real Jewel.......2002-01-07
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- Layer of Snow (Titus Seeteenak)
- Dog chewing Leming (Lucy Kownak/Emily Alerk)
- Dog Team (Lucy Kownak/Emily Alerk)
- Qairurvaluk (Alacie Tullaugaq/Lucy Amarualik)
- Piararmit Inaquitik (Alacie Tullaugaq/Lucy Amarualik)
- Killuvaluk (Alacie Tullaugaq/Lucy Amarualik)
- Nirliujaq (Alacie Tullaugaq/Lucy Amarualik)
- Anuriujaq (Alacie Tullaugaq/Lucy Amarualik)
- Qimmiruluapik (Alacie Tullaugaq/Lucy Amarualik)
- Kuvallu (Alacie Tullaugaq/Lucy Amarualik)
- Aulayivit (Laina Tullaugak)
- Taitsumanialuk (Laina Tullaugak)
Album Description
This recording is the best in Inuit traditional expression. From Alaska, Nunavut, & Nunavik. An extraordinary compilation of Throat singing, muppets, Jewish Harp, Traditional Druming and Ay ya's. Complete with a full color booklet with photos of the Inuit way of life. The treasure of a lifetime to haveCustomer Reviews:
it's fun, but I'd get a different one next time.......2005-03-01
If you really want an array of Inuit folk and modern music, this is a nice collection, but if you mostly intrigued by the throat singing, I'd say just go for the "Throat Singing" album, as you won't find the rest of these tracks as interesting as that stuff.
Where's my CD?.......2003-11-09
A curious fan of the Inuit.......2002-06-16
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Piaraapivut (Eskimo, Inuit Music)
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ASIN: B00006909Q Release Date: 1999-03-28 |
Tracks:
- Aulayivit
- Piaraapivut
- Nalliqiluturakkit
- Kinguliuyugut
- Piqanaarilitainasunuk
- Panirulutsuta
- Taitsumanialuk
Album Description
Discover an artist that combines modern sounds and instruments with traditional culture and influences sweetened by the northern Canadian arctic air. This CD provides music fans with a new and refreshing side of Inuit music Laina also offers the listener her talents as a traditional "throat singer", a pure sound which is inspired by her northern roots.Customer Reviews:
Reviewing 8 CDs from the " Eskimo, Inuit " series.......2007-06-21
I am reviewing the eight CDs that I know of the series grouped under " Eskimo, Inuit " on Amazon.com ( which includes this one). To do it individually would take too long, I'll try & give an overall impression.
First, let me refer you to the site INUKSHUK, where you'll find samples & summaries, and to RAMBLES.net for reviews on each artist. You can't buy the CDs on these sites, but this series of CDs is now also listed in Europe: on AMAZON-DE ( AMAZON'S German branch ) - Good to know, as they are getting scarcer...
Having said that, I find that most of the samples on the Inukshuk site ( only one per CD anyway ) give such little justice to the albums they're supposed to represent, I actually waited a very long time before buying most of them - I shouldn't have: once I could listen to the whole albums, immersed into the northern atmosphere & experience, I was enchanted.
LAINA TULLAUGAK & HENOCH TOWNLEY, I bought first, a few of years ago, and they' re great:
- LAINA's album, all sung in Inuktitut ( Inuit ) like most in this series, is quite short, but chipper & spirited and gives a feeling of positiveness and poise. The first song instantly makes you feel far abroad, the melody being, well,...not anything you'd ever hear made in Europe or the US. Again, the sample given is not typical, as that song is the least zesty of the lot. This album is lovely, but only 7 songs is a bit short - come on Laina, give us more!
- HENOCH's album I think is rather well described in the 3 reviews on Amazon.com. He's the only one in the lot who doesn't sing in Inuktitut, though, which is my biggest criticism for it, even if the northern flavour is there anyway. I hope he makes a second album, and that it will include at least a few songs in Inuktitut, with the lyrics both printed in Inuktikut AND translated in the inserts!...
NOW ABOUT ALL FOUR BELOW BANDS/ ARTISTS ( TUMASSI QUITSAK, UVAGUT, NINGIUK, QIMUTJUIT ):
From the samples, I imagined something more in the lines of plain old rock ( seasoned with Inuktikut ), which it absolutely ISN'T. Of course there is some rock in parts, but it's accessory to the whole effect, and many songs are quite gentle and/ or meditative too. Also, there's a degree of earnestness, a feeling of non-fiction and reality in the lyrics, that elevates them over the usual pop & rock songs - whether you understand the lyrics or not, you can feel it to some extent, pervading the mood: they know what they want to sing & celebrate & share, and make that felt - and that is not your everyday, oh-baby kind of pop stuff.
When it's about people, then ( as I have noticed is the case with most songwriters of the arctic & subarctic, & not just Inuit ), it's about or to a son, a daughter, or all the children of the whole extended family, or even tribe, or even of the whole world, a wife, a grand parent - AT LEAST as much as about sweethearts... Definitely not pop. And I wouldn't call it folk or country either, except perhaps in bits. It's rather in a class OF ITS OWN.
On none of these albums do the instruments seem too loud or do they drown the vocals, who take pride of place - something that wasn't always clear on the samples, so that was a relief to find. The singing is sometimes very slow & there is breathing space, which really suits the style & language. I also found that, unlike when I heard the samples, I tend to focus on the vocals & sound of the language, & forget a bit about the instrumental arrangements.
- TUMASSI QUITSAK ( self-titled album ) I find very relaxing, with the lead vocals so serene & peaceful & ... ' Innuit-sounding' ( how do I start to describe this? I won't ). As a reviewer on Rambles says " the vocals keep their feet soundly on the ground", even though on some songs " the passion in the song blows you away". Pity this band forgot to give us any translation!
- UVAGUT surprises by the high-pitched vocals in many songs - not all: Different leads singers take turns. I would bet some songs also include female vocals ( all names in credits seem male, except " Ooleena" which could be female?); the band has 6 members. Like the others of the series, they sing their love for their land, for their ways & culture, & about their strong & loving family bonds, etc. All the lyrics are there, translated, in the inserts. Nice & relaxing. I especially love track 3 ( one with the high-pitched lead vocals)...
- CHARLIE NINGIUK a reviewer on Rambles.net found " an interesting musical experience", but concluded " Now I can finally say I've heard just about 'everything'. If this album is any indication of true Inuit music, I won't need to travel this road again. It's too weird for my tastes!" Someone's cup of tea isn't another's - that it's unusual, truly different, is part of what I like!
I have now just received C. Ningiuk's second album as well, and think it's even better than his first! Again, I didn't like the sample they give for it, but trusted the album would feel different, and I was right.
- QIMUTJUIT, Just as interesting & pleasing as the others, I appreciate for the particularly skillful lead vocals ( & good vocal backing too) right from the first song - where each sentence ends in a unusual lingering way...
I now would like to try CHARLIE ADAMS - the only reason I am not reviewing him here is I can't yet: I ordered his CD "Inuit & Indians" early in March this year directly from Amazon.com, but I am still waiting for it 3 months later - I have a great fear I may end up hearing it's found to be unavailable afterall...
Just to mention one more of the series: A NORTHERN CHRISTMAS disappointed me. I find I don't listen to it much; the zest & spark ( and foreign sensation ) that I find in the above albums are rather missing, some songs feel even lethargic. After listening, I couldn't really see the point of this CD, even though the songs are sung in Inuktitut. It's always pleasing to hear this language, but even this got lost a little here, perhaps as the songs were not made for it. Not one to start from to introduce yourself to this series in any case. It isn't representative of the above albums at all.
So which album to start with? Ah, this I can't answer... But to conclude, I'll say all these CDs have got me so excited about the language, that I even went on to buy an Inuktitut-English dictionary!
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The Inuit Sessions EP
Circa Survive Manufacturer: Equal Vision Records ProductGroup: Music Binding: Audio CD ASIN: B000MQXQIU |
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4 track EP
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The Inuit Artist World Show Case (Eskimo, Inuit Music)
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ASIN: B00006909O Release Date: 1995-12-08 |
Tracks:
- Our Lives (Johnny Ovaut)
- Inutuusunga (Charlie Adams)
- The Man in the Moon (Chuna McIntyre and Marie Meade)
- Qatikituq (Neillie Echalook & Patsauq Iqaluk)
- Qarnguilaajuq (Neillie Echalook & Patsauq Iqaluk)
- Qimiruuluapik (Neillie Echalook & Patsauq Iqaluk)
- Armamaaq (Neillie Echalook & Patsauq Iqaluk)
- Nirliujaq (Neillie Echalook & Patsauq Iqaluk)
- Armaaq (Neillie Echalook & Patsauq Iqaluk)
- Niipaituq (Neillie Echalook & Patsauq Iqaluk)
- Killuitik (Neillie Echalook & Patsauq Iqaluk)
- Caprice Variations (Heidi Aklaseaq Senungetuk)
- Guti (Jimmy Ekho)
- Alianai (Anita Issaluk)
- Alianiatuqarpuq (Pond Inlet Drama Group)
- Arnalukakuluuju (Pond Inlet Drama Group)
- Immaqali (Pond Inlet Drama Group)
- Sauna (Greenland Band)
- Cousin (Qimutjuit)
- Qimutsiti (Tuniit Band)
Album Description
This vibrant recording captures a rare live performance of Inuit artists who converged from Canada, Alaska, and Greenland for two nights of concerts in August, 1994. A tremendous variety of musical styles are represented, including gospel, throat singing, western, electro-pop, fiddle, accordion, folk, and blues tinged rock, all sung in Inuktitut. Excellent liner notes compliment this rare recording.Customer Reviews:
A Northern Fan.......2005-10-07
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Inuit Nunangani (Eskimo, Inuit Music)
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ASIN: B00006909P Release Date: 2002-02-28 |
Tracks:
- Piusivut
- Tusarnirlaursimajaka
- Inusivut
- Inuit Nunangani
- Pulariakainarit
- Siqiniq
- Uvagut Pinguatugut
- Inuit Nunaqatiriit Katiqattaliramik
- You and I
- In My Eyes
- I Find Myself Alone
Album Description
Explore Canada's majestic north with Charlie Ningiuk, a unique artist that combines modern feelings, sounds and instruments with traditional language, culture and influences caressed by the northern Canadian arctic atmosphere. This CD provides world music fans with a dynamic side of Inuit music, pure sounds inspired by native northern roots. Come along for a colourful musical ride!Customer Reviews:
Reviewing 8 CDs from the " Eskimo, Inuit " series.......2007-06-21
I am reviewing the eight CDs that I know of the series grouped under " Eskimo, Inuit " on Amazon.com ( which includes this one). To do it individually would take too long, I'll try & give an overall impression.
First, let me refer you to the site INUKSHUK, where you'll find samples & summaries, and to RAMBLES.net for reviews on each artist. You can't buy the CDs on these sites, but this series of CDs is now also listed in Europe: on AMAZON-DE ( AMAZON'S German branch ) - Good to know, as they are getting scarcer...
Having said that, I find that most of the samples on the Inukshuk site ( only one per CD anyway ) give such little justice to the albums they're supposed to represent, I actually waited a very long time before buying most of them - I shouldn't have: once I could listen to the whole albums, immersed into the northern atmosphere & experience, I was enchanted.
LAINA TULLAUGAK & HENOCH TOWNLEY, I bought first, a few of years ago, and they' re great:
- LAINA's album, all sung in Inuktitut ( Inuit ) like most in this series, is quite short, but chipper & spirited and gives a feeling of positiveness and poise. The first song instantly makes you feel far abroad, the melody being, well,...not anything you'd ever hear made in Europe or the US. Again, the sample given is not typical, as that song is the least zesty of the lot. This album is lovely, but only 7 songs is a bit short - come on Laina, give us more!
- HENOCH's album I think is rather well described in the 3 reviews on Amazon.com. He's the only one in the lot who doesn't sing in Inuktitut, though, which is my biggest criticism for it, even if the northern flavour is there anyway. I hope he makes a second album, and that it will include at least a few songs in Inuktitut, with the lyrics both printed in Inuktikut AND translated in the inserts!...
NOW ABOUT ALL FOUR BELOW BANDS/ ARTISTS ( TUMASSI QUITSAK, UVAGUT, NINGIUK, QIMUTJUIT ):
From the samples, I imagined something more in the lines of plain old rock ( seasoned with Inuktikut ), which it absolutely ISN'T. Of course there is some rock in parts, but it's accessory to the whole effect, and many songs are quite gentle and/ or meditative too. Also, there's a degree of earnestness, a feeling of non-fiction and reality in the lyrics, that elevates them over the usual pop & rock songs - whether you understand the lyrics or not, you can feel it to some extent, pervading the mood: they know what they want to sing & celebrate & share, and make that felt - and that is not your everyday, oh-baby kind of pop stuff.
When it's about people, then ( as I have noticed is the case with most songwriters of the arctic & subarctic, & not just Inuit ), it's about or to a son, a daughter, or all the children of the whole extended family, or even tribe, or even of the whole world, a wife, a grand parent - AT LEAST as much as about sweethearts... Definitely not pop. And I wouldn't call it folk or country either, except perhaps in bits. It's rather in a class OF ITS OWN.
On none of these albums do the instruments seem too loud or do they drown the vocals, who take pride of place - something that wasn't always clear on the samples, so that was a relief to find. The singing is sometimes very slow & there is breathing space, which really suits the style & language. I also found that, unlike when I heard the samples, I tend to focus on the vocals & sound of the language, & forget a bit about the instrumental arrangements.
- TUMASSI QUITSAK ( self-titled album ) I find very relaxing, with the lead vocals so serene & peaceful & ... ' Innuit-sounding' ( how do I start to describe this? I won't ). As a reviewer on Rambles says " the vocals keep their feet soundly on the ground", even though on some songs " the passion in the song blows you away". Pity this band forgot to give us any translation!
- UVAGUT surprises by the high-pitched vocals in many songs - not all: Different leads singers take turns. I would bet some songs also include female vocals ( all names in credits seem male, except " Ooleena" which could be female?); the band has 6 members. Like the others of the series, they sing their love for their land, for their ways & culture, & about their strong & loving family bonds, etc. All the lyrics are there, translated, in the inserts. Nice & relaxing. I especially love track 3 ( one with the high-pitched lead vocals)...
- CHARLIE NINGIUK a reviewer on Rambles.net found " an interesting musical experience", but concluded " Now I can finally say I've heard just about 'everything'. If this album is any indication of true Inuit music, I won't need to travel this road again. It's too weird for my tastes!" Someone's cup of tea isn't another's - that it's unusual, truly different, is part of what I like!
I have now just received C. Ningiuk's second album as well, and think it's even better than his first! Again, I didn't like the sample they give for it, but trusted the album would feel different, and I was right.
- QIMUTJUIT, Just as interesting & pleasing as the others, I appreciate for the particularly skillful lead vocals ( & good vocal backing too) right from the first song - where each sentence ends in a unusual lingering way...
I now would like to try CHARLIE ADAMS - the only reason I am not reviewing him here is I can't yet: I ordered his CD "Inuit & Indians" early in March this year directly from Amazon.com, but I am still waiting for it 3 months later - I have a great fear I may end up hearing it's found to be unavailable afterall...
Just to mention one more of the series: A NORTHERN CHRISTMAS disappointed me. I find I don't listen to it much; the zest & spark ( and foreign sensation ) that I find in the above albums are rather missing, some songs feel even lethargic. After listening, I couldn't really see the point of this CD, even though the songs are sung in Inuktitut. It's always pleasing to hear this language, but even this got lost a little here, perhaps as the songs were not made for it. Not one to start from to introduce yourself to this series in any case. It isn't representative of the above albums at all.
So which album to start with? Ah, this I can't answer... But to conclude, I'll say all these CDs have got me so excited about the language, that I even went on to buy an Inuktitut-English dictionary!
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Tumassi Quitsaq (Eskimo, Inuit Music)
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ASIN: B00006909N Release Date: 1996-04-30 |
Tracks:
- Akulivimiuruvit
- Uupingasami
- Ummatinuvanga
- Sikuliatsiajuittuq
- Akuni - Takuniangimiranuk
- Piuq Piuq
- Inurama
- Nunarijara
- Alianarmat
- Airuq
- Qujarivarit
Album Description
Eleven songs sung entirely in Inuktitut by Tumassi Quitsaq in a bluesy rock style, at times veering into country and western, and at others in a progressive rock style, always enjoyable. Quitsaq's voice is distinctive, and best displayed when he toys with the pronunciation of Inuktitut words, evident to any listener, such as in "Sikuliaqsiajuittuq". This fine collection of songs is well recorded and destined to be a northern classic. "Qujarivarit", the closing track, is a brilliant piece of pop.Customer Reviews:
Reviewing 8 CDs from the " Eskimo, Inuit " series.......2007-06-21
I am reviewing the eight CDs that I know of the series grouped under " Eskimo, Inuit " on Amazon.com ( which includes this one). To do it individually would take too long, I'll try & give an overall impression.
First, let me refer you to the site INUKSHUK, where you'll find samples & summaries, and to RAMBLES.net for reviews on each artist. You can't buy the CDs on these sites, but this series of CDs is now also listed in Europe: on AMAZON-DE ( AMAZON'S German branch ) - Good to know, as they are getting scarcer...
Having said that, I find that most of the samples on the Inukshuk site ( only one per CD anyway ) give such little justice to the albums they're supposed to represent, I actually waited a very long time before buying most of them - I shouldn't have: once I could listen to the whole albums, immersed into the northern atmosphere & experience, I was enchanted.
LAINA TULLAUGAK & HENOCH TOWNLEY, I bought first, a few of years ago, and they' re great:
- LAINA's album, all sung in Inuktitut ( Inuit ) like most in this series, is quite short, but chipper & spirited and gives a feeling of positiveness and poise. The first song instantly makes you feel far abroad, the melody being, well,...not anything you'd ever hear made in Europe or the US. Again, the sample given is not typical, as that song is the least zesty of the lot. This album is lovely, but only 7 songs is a bit short - come on Laina, give us more!
- HENOCH's album I think is rather well described in the 3 reviews on Amazon.com. He's the only one in the lot who doesn't sing in Inuktitut, though, which is my biggest criticism for it, even if the northern flavour is there anyway. I hope he makes a second album, and that it will include at least a few songs in Inuktitut, with the lyrics both printed in Inuktikut AND translated in the inserts!...
NOW ABOUT ALL FOUR BELOW BANDS/ ARTISTS ( TUMASSI QUITSAK, UVAGUT, NINGIUK, QIMUTJUIT ):
From the samples, I imagined something more in the lines of plain old rock ( seasoned with Inuktikut ), which it absolutely ISN'T. Of course there is some rock in parts, but it's accessory to the whole effect, and many songs are quite gentle and/ or meditative too. Also, there's a degree of earnestness, a feeling of non-fiction and reality in the lyrics, that elevates them over the usual pop & rock songs - whether you understand the lyrics or not, you can feel it to some extent, pervading the mood: they know what they want to sing & celebrate & share, and make that felt - and that is not your everyday, oh-baby kind of pop stuff.
When it's about people, then ( as I have noticed is the case with most songwriters of the arctic & subarctic, & not just Inuit ), it's about or to a son, a daughter, or all the children of the whole extended family, or even tribe, or even of the whole world, a wife, a grand parent - AT LEAST as much as about sweethearts... Definitely not pop. And I wouldn't call it folk or country either, except perhaps in bits. It's rather in a class OF ITS OWN.
On none of these albums do the instruments seem too loud or do they drown the vocals, who take pride of place - something that wasn't always clear on the samples, so that was a relief to find. The singing is sometimes very slow & there is breathing space, which really suits the style & language. I also found that, unlike when I heard the samples, I tend to focus on the vocals & sound of the language, & forget a bit about the instrumental arrangements.
- TUMASSI QUITSAK ( self-titled album ) I find very relaxing, with the lead vocals so serene & peaceful & ... ' Innuit-sounding' ( how do I start to describe this? I won't ). As a reviewer on Rambles says " the vocals keep their feet soundly on the ground", even though on some songs " the passion in the song blows you away". Pity this band forgot to give us any translation!
- UVAGUT surprises by the high-pitched vocals in many songs - not all: Different leads singers take turns. I would bet some songs also include female vocals ( all names in credits seem male, except " Ooleena" which could be female?); the band has 6 members. Like the others of the series, they sing their love for their land, for their ways & culture, & about their strong & loving family bonds, etc. All the lyrics are there, translated, in the inserts. Nice & relaxing. I especially love track 3 ( one with the high-pitched lead vocals)...
- CHARLIE NINGIUK a reviewer on Rambles.net found " an interesting musical experience", but concluded " Now I can finally say I've heard just about 'everything'. If this album is any indication of true Inuit music, I won't need to travel this road again. It's too weird for my tastes!" Someone's cup of tea isn't another's - that it's unusual, truly different, is part of what I like!
I have now just received C. Ningiuk's second album as well, and think it's even better than his first! Again, I didn't like the sample they give for it, but trusted the album would feel different, and I was right.
- QIMUTJUIT, Just as interesting & pleasing as the others, I appreciate for the particularly skillful lead vocals ( & good vocal backing too) right from the first song - where each sentence ends in a unusual lingering way...
I now would like to try CHARLIE ADAMS - the only reason I am not reviewing him here is I can't yet: I ordered his CD "Inuit & Indians" early in March this year directly from Amazon.com, but I am still waiting for it 3 months later - I have a great fear I may end up hearing it's found to be unavailable afterall...
Just to mention one more of the series: A NORTHERN CHRISTMAS disappointed me. I find I don't listen to it much; the zest & spark ( and foreign sensation ) that I find in the above albums are rather missing, some songs feel even lethargic. After listening, I couldn't really see the point of this CD, even though the songs are sung in Inuktitut. It's always pleasing to hear this language, but even this got lost a little here, perhaps as the songs were not made for it. Not one to start from to introduce yourself to this series in any case. It isn't representative of the above albums at all.
So which album to start with? Ah, this I can't answer... But to conclude, I'll say all these CDs have got me so excited about the language, that I even went on to buy an Inuktitut-English dictionary!
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A Northern Christmas (Eskimo, Inuit Music)
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ASIN: B00007HIBN Release Date: 1996-12-12 |
Tracks:
- O Come All Ye Faithful (Sally Tatty Curley)
- The First Noel (Sally Tatty Curley)
- Away In A Manger (Sally Tatty Curley)
- We Three Kings (Sally Tatty Curley)
- O Little Town Of Bethlehem (Sally Tatty Curley)
- Rudolph The Red Nose Reindeer (Charlie Panigoniak/Lorna Tasseor)
- Our Father (William Tagoona)
- What Child Is This (William Tagoona)
- Huron Carol (Kenny Mianscum)
- Silent Night (Kenny Mianscum)
- Go Tell It On The Mountain (Peter And Susan Aningmiuq)
- Silver Bells (Peter And Susan Aningmiuq)
- Christ Is Born (John Landry)
- Thank You, We're Alive (John Landry
- We Live For Life (John Landry
- Angels We Have Heard On High (Madeliene Aliakariallak)
- In The Wintertime (Madeliene Aliakariallak)
- Auld Lang Syne (Madeliene Aliakariallak)
- We Three Kings (Madeliene Aliakariallak)
- Joy To The World (Ajaaja Choir)
- Silent Night (Ajaaja Choir)
- Creator (Jerry Alfred)
- Beware (Jerry Alfred)
- Santa Claus (Jerry Alfred)
Album Description
The 24 tracks performed by 9 different artists cover a wide variety of styles. While most are Inuit, this recording contains tracks by Cree, Dene, and the Selkirk First Nation. John Landry's original contributions are worth the price of admission alone. The icing on the cake is William Tagoona's huskily whispered "Mary" at the close of "What Child is This?". Originally recorded by the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation, this Christmas compilation also contains tracks by Sally Tatty Curley, Charlie Panigoniak and Lorna Tasseor, Kenny Mianscum, Peter and Susan Aningmiuq, Madeline Allakariallak, the Ajaaja Choir, and Jerry Alfred Good liner notes with performer biographies.Pop Music:
- Kanashiki Kuchibue/Hibari No Hanauri Musume [CD-single] [Import]
- Kapuriso [Import]
- Latin Party! In New Orleans
- Les Grands Succes De No.2 [Import]
- Louise Forestier [Import]
- Macchie E Culore [Live] [Import]
- Mes Jeunes Annees
- Music of the Crete Isles [Import]
- Music of the Shi People
- Musicana, Vol. 1 [Import]
