Anachnid facts for kids
Anachnid is the stage name for Kiki Harper, a Canadian musician who creates electronic music. A stage name is a special name an artist uses for their performances. She is based in the city of Montreal, in the province of Quebec.
Anachnid is well-known for winning the Felix Award for Indigenous Artist of the Year in 2021. The Felix Awards are a big deal in Quebec's music scene. She is of Oji-Cree and Mi'kmaq heritage and grew up in Atikamekw territory in Quebec.
Music and Career
Anachnid's music is a unique mix of electronic sounds. She sings mostly in English, but she also includes words from Indigenous languages in her songs. This helps her share her culture with the world.
Debut Album and Awards
In February 2020, Anachnid released her first album, called Dreamweaver. The album was very successful. It was nominated for the 2020 Polaris Music Prize, which is a major award for the best Canadian albums.
Dreamweaver also earned her nominations at the 42nd Felix Awards for Indigenous artist of the year and for the best album in English. A year before her album came out, in 2019, she won the Indigenous Songwriter of the Year award at the Indigenous Music Awards.
Heritage and Name
Anachnid's stage name has a special meaning. She chose the name Anachnid because she feels a strong connection to the spider, which she considers her totem animal. In many Indigenous cultures, a totem animal is a spirit guide or a symbol of a person's identity.
Personal Life
Anachnid has a famous family member. Her grandfather was Elijah Harper. He was an important politician and a leader from the Red Sucker Lake First Nation. A politician is someone who works in government to help make decisions for a community or country.
