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Maakusie Loves Music

A book by Chelsey June and Jaaji (Twin Flames), illustrated by Tamara Campeau.

Chelsey June and Jaaji (Twin Flames), illustrated by Tamara Campeau

Maakusie loves music! But what makes music in the Arctic so special? Join Maakusie as he practises katajjaniq (throat singing) and learns ajaja songs, drumming, and more!

Explore everything from traditional instruments to dances to the origin of the brass bands in the Arctic today. Grab your instruments or sing along. This journey through the history of music in the Arctic is sure to get your toes tapping!

Written by renowned Canadian indie rock duo Jaaji and Chelsey June of Twin Flames, this vibrant and engaging book introduces young readers to the exciting world of traditional and modern music in the North. (From Inhabit)

Maakusie Loves Musicis for ages 4 to 8.

Twin Flames is an Ottawa band led by husband and wife Jaaji and Chelsey June, whose music blends both First Nations and Inuit music with folk rock.In 2019, Twin Flames createdHuman,asong for UNESCO'sInternational Year of Indigenous Languages.Maakusie Loves Music is their first children's book.

Tamara Campeauis a Montreal-basedartistwho works digitally to create her painterly storytelling illustrations. Her work has a strong sense of lighting, naturalistic colours, and dynamic composition. She is strongly inspired by wildlife, children, and the environments in which they reside.

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