Inuit throat-singing sisters from Canada

Karin and Kathy Kettler, the Canadian throat-singing sisters who together are known as Nukariik, carry on the traditions of the elders from their mothers' village in Kangiqsualujjuaq, Nunavik, which is located in northern Quebec.

[faroshscale]

There's something really cool about how they hold each other and circle while they sing

[Phoenix-ycry]

I was expecting the comment section to be terrible, but it wasn't

[anais]

I tried this at an indigenous festival and it was SO HARD. I literally could not sound as good as people who have been doing it for years. Kudos to the women who do this often.

[bethroesch]

this is beautiful. I have heard Mongolian throat singing but had never heard of the Inuits doing it. It's fascinating

[fedoro]

Im a Blackfoot fella from the south, I find this very beautiful and intriguing. I love the different First Nation traditions, spanning from Peru to Alaska.

[DukeSolaire]

Its wonderful to see people continue their ancestral traditions. The native people in the state i grew up in did not mantain a written language prior to European colonization so the rituals and practices passed down through the generations were the only source of historical data available that was anthropological, rather than archeological.

[ms-izye]

Respect the culture. It’s cool to learn about music from around the world. I respect that

[SidRabid]

Inuit throat singing is not just singing, it’s also a game where each is trying to outdo the other and test their stamina and skill.

[waynewayne]

Although it's not the 'norm' in today's idea of beautiful music I.e. Classical, folk etc. It's quite extraordinary and wonderfully mesmerizing. This is, to those appreciating music, absolutely incredible.

[tasbiha]

Music class teacher: today we will learn throat singing
Guys: omg so boring
Girls:

[autumnstoptwo]

absolutely beautiful to hold eachother while singing. wonderful tradition and thank you to both karen and cathy for sharing!

[stevesmyth]

SO cool. Please don’t let ancient traditions like these die out. And also, it just looks like fun!

[DoYerBest]

Throat singing really mixes well with heavy metal. The Hu taught me this

[Birdsong]

As a singer, I’ve always been fascinated by this type of singing, especially with respect to the breath control. Simply AMAZING!,

[melodychanribis-roy]

I grew up hearing this, not only from my Eskimo (she insisted on being called a Eskimo) Grandmother, but she was Mongolian too. Both cultures have throat singing. I was floored to see Western Inuit singing in this way. I was taught it was a Eastern Artic tradition. Thank you for sharing.

[PortMom]

phenomenal!! I have not one ounce of indigenous blood in me, but to hear these ladies singing stirs something so primal and so beautiful!!! It is like the earth is speaking to me through them. Thank you!!

[GardensAndGames]

I've never heard the term "circumpolar region" before; it makes perfect sense. the cultures indigenous to the artic circle had to deal with similar challenges; some solved the problem similarly, some differently. It makes sense that Inuits, Laplanders, and Yupiks would all see some elements of their own culture in the others.

[helenedesforges]

I am native and this is giving me goosebumps. I love this since my childhood so happy to be able to experience it on the net now ❤ thank you for sharing

[flugschulerfluglehrer]

Your explanation is interesting but I would have loved to hear a few songs in full.

[tabithaboswell]

It's so neat to the different types of throat singing. I feel this is very different that Mongolian or Tibetan throat singing. Comes from a different place in the throat. This one it seems to explore many parts of the throat to make sounds. So cool