Shauit facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Shauit
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Shauit performing at WOMEX 2024
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| Born | Maliotenam, Quebec |
| Occupation | singer, songwriter |
| Language | French, Innu-aimun |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Genre | Reggae, Soul music |
Shauit is a talented Canadian singer and songwriter. He is known for mixing traditional First Nations music with pop-rock and reggae sounds. Much of his music features the Innu-aimun language.
Shauit grew up in Maliotenam, Quebec. His father is Acadian, and his mother is Innu. He learned French first. As a teenager, he decided to learn the Innu language. This helped him connect with his Indigenous heritage.
He first became known for working with the rapper Samian. Shauit was a special guest on many of Samian's songs. In 2016, Shauit released his first solo music, an EP. His first full album, Apu Peikussiaku, came out in 2017.
Shauit's Music Awards
Recognizing His Talent
Shauit has received several important awards for his music. In 2018, he won an Indigenous Music Award. This award was for the Best Indigenous-Language Album. That same year, he also won the Canadian Folk Music Award for Indigenous Songwriter of the Year. This was at the 14th Canadian Folk Music Awards.
He has also been nominated twice for a Félix Award. This is a big music award in Quebec. He was nominated for Indigenous Artist of the Year at the 41st Félix Awards in 2019. He received another nomination at the 42nd Félix Awards in 2020.
