Terry Uyarak facts for kids

Terry Uyarak is an Inuk singer-songwriter from Igloolik, Nunavut, Canada. He is known for his unique music that shares stories and sounds from the North. His first album, Nunarjua Isulinginniani, was released in 2020.

Terry's Early Career

Before Terry Uyarak became a well-known musician, he was involved in a different kind of performance. He worked as a performer and artistic director with Artcirq. This is a special Inuit circus group. Artcirq combines traditional Inuit culture with modern circus arts, performing for audiences around the world.

Music Albums

Nunarjua Isulinginniani (2020)

Terry Uyarak's first album, Nunarjua Isulinginniani, came out in October 2020. The title of the album is very meaningful; it translates to "before the world ends". This album was created with the help of producer Jace Lasek. It was released by Aakuluk Music, a record label that supports Indigenous artists.

Before the full album was released, two songs were shared as previews. These were "Inuit Nunangat" and "Anuri". "Anuri" was a special song because it was a duet, meaning Terry sang it with another artist named Riit. The song "Inuit Nunangat" became very popular. It was played on CBC Music across Canada and even made it onto the CBC Music Top 20 chart.

The album Nunarjua Isulinginniani was recognized for its quality and importance. It received a nomination for Indigenous Music Album of the Year at the Juno Awards of 2021. This is a big honor in Canadian music.

Unnuaq (2023)

Terry Uyarak continued his musical journey and released his second album, Unnuaq, in 2023. This album followed up on the success of his debut, further sharing his unique sound and stories with listeners.