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Born in Kangiqsualujjuaq, Nunavik, Canada, the Kettler sisters embraced their heritage by learning throat singing and drum dancing from friends and elders. Karin was the first to master this ancient art and shared her knowledge with her sister Kathy. While learning, Kathy practiced her breathing while walking around town; timing her breath to each step she took to acquire the skill of breathing continuously without getting light-headed. After mastering breath control and producing sounds with the throat, a singer then practices with a partner. Skilled singers such as the Kettlers blend and synchronize their voices so perfectly that it becomes difficult to distinguish between the two singers’ voices. In addition to throat singing, the sisters perform a ja ja songs, often about personal experiences, accompanied by a small drum. The drum figured heavily into Inuit feasts and others social gatherings, and special events such as the Return of the Sun. In 2000, Karin and Kathy formed the ensemble Nukariik, the Inuit word for “sisters.” Reflecting upon the meaning of throat singing in their lives, the Kettlers say, “We have been able to deepen our Inuit identity as this style is specific to Inuit and it is an honor to have such a thing in our culture.” Apart from sharing their heritage with audiences through stage presentations, both sisters take pride in imparting their knowledge and skill to children, and bringing young and old together in multi-generational gatherings that celebrate and strengthen Inuit culture. |
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