Elisapie

Elisapie’s unconditional attachment to her territory and her language, Inuktitut, is central to her creative journey. Born in Salluit, a Nunavik village accessible only by plane, the Inuk singer–songwriter and activist has become a key figure on the Canadian cultural scene. Having won her first JUNO in 2005 with her group Taima, Elisapie has gone on to win numerous awards for her artistic achievements. Her 2018 album The Ballad of the Runaway Girl was shortlisted for the Polaris Prize, won several Félix Awards, and was nominated for a JUNO. Since then, the Inuk artist has performed with Montréal’s Orchestre Métropolitain at the invitation of conductor Yannick Nézet-Séguin, given a concert at the SummerStage Festival in Central Park, performed at the National Public Radio offices as part of the network’s Tiny Desk concert series, and appeared at numerous venues and festivals around the world. Backed by some of the best musicians on Montréal’s indie and folk scene, Elisapie highlights Inuit culture through her sensitive blend of modernity and tradition.