Terry Uyarak facts for kids

Terry Uyarak is an Inuk singer-songwriter from Igloolik, Nunavut, Canada. He is known for his unique music that blends traditional Inuit sounds with modern styles. His first album, Nunarjua Isulinginniani, came out in 2020. He then released his second album, Unnuaq, in 2023.

Who is Terry Uyarak?

Terry Uyarak grew up in Igloolik, a small community in Nunavut. Before he became a well-known musician, Terry was involved in a special group called Artcirq. This group is an Inuit circus troupe. Terry worked as a performer and helped create their shows. This experience helped him develop his artistic skills.

His First Album: Nunarjua Isulinginniani

Terry Uyarak's first album is called Nunarjua Isulinginniani. This title means "before the world ends" in Inuktitut. The album was released in October 2020. It came out on a music label called Aakuluk Music.

Before the full album was released, Terry shared two songs. These were "Inuit Nunangat" and "Anuri". "Anuri" was a special song because it was a duet with another artist named Riit. The song "Inuit Nunangat" was played on national radio, on CBC Music. It even made it onto the CBC Music Top 20 chart.

The album Nunarjua Isulinginniani was very successful. It was nominated for a Juno Award in 2021. This nomination was for the Indigenous Music Album of the Year. The Juno Awards are a big music award show in Canada.

His Second Album: Unnuaq

Terry Uyarak continued to make music after his first album. In 2023, he released his second album. This album is titled Unnuaq.