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Pamyua

Joyous Inuit soul

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SHOWTIMES
Wednesday, October 16, 2024 @ 7:30pm
LOCATION
Discovery Theatre MAP

“The drum beat starts. It vibrates in your feet, your chest, your ears” – Arts Midwest. Described as “Inuit Soul Music,” Pamyua signifies a confluence of cultures, blending Inuit drumming and dance with R&B, gospel, jazz, and funk influences. The result is a new style that reverberates through your body and spirit.

Started in 1995 by brothers Phillip (Kilirnguq) and Qacung Blanchett, Pamyua (pronounced bum-yo-ah) derives its name from the Yup’ik word meaning “encore” or “do it again.” A symbol of pride for Alaska’s Indigenous people, “the world’s most famous Inuit band” (Rolling Stone) shares its cultural harmony on stages from New Zealand to Denmark to The Kennedy Center.

TYPE OF EVENING:
Homegrown Heroes
Global Grooves
Cultural Night Out

WHAT TO EXPECT:
Alaska Indigenous Tribal Funk
“A blizzard of interlocking harmonies” (Native People Magazine)
A joyous celebration of music, dance, and being alive

COME WITH:
Passion for tradition
Love for learning
Your own calling to create something new