Quantum Tangle

Quantum Tangle are a Juno Award-winning Canadian musical group who combine traditional Inuit throat singing and spoken word storytelling with blues-influenced folk rock, consisting of vocalist Tiffany Ayalik, Kayley Inuksuk Mackay as drummer, vocalist and throat singer, and singer and guitarist G. R. Gritt.[1]

Not to be confused with quantum entanglement.
Quantum Tangle
OriginYellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada
GenresFolk rock, blues, Inuit music, Throat singing
Years active2014–present
MembersTiffany Ayalik
Greyson Gritt
Kayley Inuksuk Mackay

History

Gritt and Ayalik met at the Northern Scene arts festival in Ottawa, Ontario.[2] Formed in 2014, Quantum Tangle are based in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories.[1] Ayalik, who is Inuk, is a native of the city, while Gritt, who is Ojibwe-Métis, was born in Sudbury, Ontario and raised in the outlying community of Warren.[3] Gritt has lived in Yellowknife since 2009.[4]

As a solo artist prior to the band's formation, Gritt was a regional finalist in CBC Music's Searchlight competition in 2013 and 2014.[5] For four years, they were a mentee of Yellowknife's Northern Arts and Cultural Centre.[6] Gritt came out as transgender in 2014, and uses gender-neutral pronouns.[7] Ayalik also performs as a stage actress.[8]

Quantum Tangle released their EP Tiny Hands in 2017 and their first full-length album, Shelter as we go..., in 2017. Both recordings were released on the Coax label.[9]

Quantum Tangle won the Juno Award for Indigenous Music Album of the Year for their album Tiny Hands at the Juno Awards of 2017.[10][11]

Mackay was introduced as a band member in May 2018 when the band performed at the Indigenous Music Awards.[12]

Social justice work

The band's music investigates systemic racism, endeavours to unsettle ubiquitous colonial ideologies, and aims to empower marginalized groups.

In addition to making music, Quantum Tangle facilitates a series of school workshops and performances on the topic of Indigenous issues in Northern Canada.

References
  1. "'I’m in disbelief’: Yellowknife duo nominated for Juno Award". CJCD-FM, February 8, 2017.
  2. "Yellowknife performance group blends song and spoken word into storytelling". This Magazine. September 1, 2017.
  3. "Northern Ontario musicians welcome Juno nominations". CBC Sudbury, February 10, 2017.
  4. "Transgender people in NWT may soon legally change gender without surgery". APTN National News, June 30, 2016.
  5. "Five NWT musicians illuminated by Searchlight". Northern Journal, April 28, 2014.
  6. "Five Questions With… Quantum Tangle". FYIMusicNews. July 19, 2017.
  7. "Going through changes". Northern News Services, February 21, 2014.
  8. "Lovers reunite across borders at Nunavut's Alianait Arts Festival". CBC North, June 28, 2016.
  9. Gordon, Holly (June 29, 2017). "First Play: Quantum Tangle, Shelter as we go". CBC Music.
  10. "Quantum Tangle win Indigenous album of the year, first Juno award for Yellowknife duo". CBC North, April 2, 2017.
  11. Lynn Saxberg and Peter Hum, "Gord Downie wins three Junos at music awards gala dinner Saturday night". London Free Press, April 1, 2017.
  12. Ollie Williams, "Quantum Tangle adds new member at national awards ceremony". Cabin Radio, May 22, 2018.
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