So, this is where I am starting to get excited for March. On the other blog, I dedicate the entire month of March to Canadian artists - and I say I do it for no reason, but I do it for good reason. They are a country with two official languages (English, French), a third widely spoken (Punjabi) and a 4th widely recognized and supported (Inuktitut). It's truly a multicultural country, and there are a LOT more languages spoken there than the four I mention.
Today, though, I'm talking about one of those four. Elisapie is a native Inuk, and grew up in a First Nations community in northern Quebec. Her music embraces the traditions and language of her people - and she sings in three languages. She chose just one for her 2023 album Inuktitut - but she also chose to translate English-language songs from a wide variety of genres - from disco to metal, pop and classic rock, and yes, even Metallica. It is easily one of my five favorite albums of 2023.
She also covered this postpunk classic by Blondie, and it's delightful.
