Susan Aglukark

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Award-winning Aboriginal singer-songwriter Susan Aglukark is one of Canada’s most unique artists. She blends the Inuktitut and English languages with contemporary pop music arrangements to tell the stories of her people, the Inuit of Arctic Canada. The emotional depth and honesty of her lyrics, her pure, clear voice and her themes of hope, spirit and encouragement have captivated and inspired listeners everywhere.

Aglukark has performed for Queen Elizabeth II, Nelson Mandela, Canadian Prime Ministers Chrétien and Mulroney, French President Jacques Chirac, as well as several other dignitaries. Equally important to her are the many, many people she has performed for and spoken to on reserves, in small towns and in villages across Canada and the Arctic.

Susan Aglukark has been featured in Chatelaine, Flare, Saturday Night, Modern Woman, Billboard and The New York Times. Maclean’s magazine named her one of “100 Canadians to Watch”. She is an incredibly inspiring speaker who combines songs and stories to create uplifting, unforgettable presentations.


http://www.susanaglukark.com/


http://www.capitolmusic.ca/free_stuff/susan/


CBC Life and Times
http://www.cbc.ca/lifeandtimes/aglukark.html


http://www.livetourartists.com/susan-aglukark/index.htm


http://www.speakers.ca/aglukark_susan.aspx


Chatting with Susan Aglukark
http://www.ayn.ca/ViewNews.aspx?id=163