PAMYUA Inuit Soul Band in Concert

Music that Moves Your Soul

Celebrate Native American Heritage Month with driving rhythms, melodic songs and pure joy as Alaskan-based PAMYUA brings their unique fusion of Inuit soul music and dance to The Library District!

The group creates an exciting blend of songs mixing traditional Inuit music with R&B, soul, and gospel; often referred to as “tribal funk” or “Inuit soul.” This one-of-a-kind and energetic concert is designed to share indigenous knowledge and history through joyous music and traditional Yup’ik dancing, which is an ancient form of Inuit dance.

PAMYUA was formed in April 1995 by brothers Phillip and Stephen Blanchett. The brothers stumbled upon a musical concept to blend Inuit drum/dance melodies with R&B vocal styling and arrangements. The duo immediately began sharing their performance around Alaska and collaborating with like-minded artists.

Later that year Ossie Kairaiuak permanently joined the group and in the spring of 1996 Karina Moeller permanently joined. Today the quartet works with world-class musicians from Alaska and Denmark and travels the world sharing their blend of cultural harmony.

PAMYUA (pronounced bum-yo-ah) is a Yup'ik Inuit word, means the "tail end of (something)" and is traditionally used to call "Encore, do it again!" during Inuit musical events or festivals.

Free and open to the public. Seating is on a first-come, first-served basis and may be limited. For more information call 702.507.6068.

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