Aasiva facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Aasiva
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| Birth name | Colleen Aasiva Nakashuk |
| Born | 1997 (age 27–28) Pangnirtung, Nunavut, Canada |
| Genres | Acoustic Inuktitut music |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, educator |
| Instruments | Inuit throat singing, ukulele |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Labels | Aakuluk Music |
Colleen Aasiva Nakashuk (born 1997), known by her stage name Aasiva, is a talented Inuk singer, songwriter, and teacher from Canada. Her music is a special kind of indie folk that uses the ukulele. She sings in Inuktitut and includes traditional Inuit throat singing in her songs.
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About Aasiva's Life
Aasiva was born in Pangnirtung, a community in Nunavut, Canada. Later, she moved to Ottawa to study at Nunavut Sivuniksavut. This program helps young Inuit learn about their culture and history.
Aasiva's Music Journey
Aasiva works with a record label called Aakuluk Music. This label helps artists from Nunavut share their music.
First Album: Aasiva
In 2018, Aasiva released her first album, also called Aasiva. This album was very popular! It was nominated for two awards at the 2019 Indigenous Music Awards. These nominations were for Best Folk Album and Best New Artist. Aasiva even performed at the awards ceremony.
Her first album combines different music styles. You can hear folk, indie folk, and pop sounds. It features her ukulele playing, Inuktitut lyrics, and Inuit throat singing.
Second Album: Niriunniq
On July 9, 2021, Aasiva released her second album, Niriunniq. A famous producer named Jace Lasek helped create this album.
Aasiva on the Radio
Many radio shows have played Aasiva's music. These include CBC Radio and Indigenous in Music and Arts. This helps more people hear her unique sound.
Teaching Music and Culture
Aasiva is not just a singer; she is also a dedicated educator. She has a special mission to teach music to young people in Nunavut.
Ukulele and Throat Singing Lessons
She regularly teaches children in schools and at festivals. She shows them how to play songs on string instruments like the ukulele. She also teaches them techniques like traditional Inuit throat singing.
Preserving Inuit Culture
Aasiva believes that teaching music helps keep Inuit culture strong. She says that singing in Inuktitut and using traditional Inuit music styles is "a way to preserve the artform." She also wants to see more music and education chances for young people in Nunavut.
Music for Well-being
Aasiva also thinks music is very important for mental health. She sees it as a helpful way to deal with feelings and challenges. Music can be a great tool for coping.
