Susan Aglukark ᓲᓴᓐ ᐊᒡᓘᒃᑲᖅ | |
---|---|
Background information | |
Born | Churchill, Manitoba, Canada | 27 January 1967
Origin | Arviat, Nunavut, Canada |
Genres | Folk, pop, country |
Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 1992–present |
Labels | EMI |
Website | susanaglukark.com |
Susan Aglukark, OC (Inuktitut syllabics: ᓲᓴᓐ ᐊᒡᓘᒃᑲᖅ suusan agluukkaq), (born 27 January 1967[1]) is a Canadian singer whose blend of Inuit folk music traditions with country and pop songwriting has made her a major recording star in Canada. Her most successful song/single is "O Siem", which reached No. 1 on the Canadian country and adult contemporary charts in 1995. Overall, she has released seven studio albums and has won three Juno Awards.