Presented by the Chan Centre as part of the Beyond Words series
A passionate and public environmental activist since childhood, Severn Cullis-Suzuki is also an author, television host of the APTN series Samaqan – Water Stories, scientist and mother.
As a musician, Tanya Tagaq has brought traditional Inuit throat singing to the mainstream with her unique and dazzling performances. She has just released a new album entitled Animism (which won the 2014 Polaris Music Prize), and has also ventured into film as a composer, narrator, actor and writer, most recently on the award winning short Tungijuq. She will be joined onstage by acclaimed violinist Jesse Zubot.
See Beyond Words Oct. 16 and 17 (7:30 p.m.) at the Chan Centre for the Performing Arts (Telus Studio Theatre). Tickets from $20. More information at chancentre.com.
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