Juurini

Juurini is the traditional Inuit language name of Joey Partridge, a Canadian folk singer-songwriter from Kuujjuaq, Quebec. He is most noted for his 2023 album Aqqutinni, for which he received a Félix Award nomination for Indigenous Language Album of the Year at the 46th Félix Awards in 2024, and a Canadian Folk Music Award nomination for Contemporary Album of the Year at the 20th Canadian Folk Music Awards in 2025.

He debuted in 2020 with the EP Saimanrimut.

References

  1. ↑ Cedric Gallant, "Isuarsivik’s second grand opening showcases provincial, federal support: executive director". Nunatsiaq News, September 27, 2023.
  2. ↑ Louis-Philippe Labrèche, "Les résultats du Premier gala de l’ADISQ 2024". Le Canal Auditif, October 30, 2024.
  3. ↑ Heather Kitching, "Here are your nominees for the 2025 Canadian Folk Music Awards". Roots Music Canada, October 30, 2024.
  4. ↑ Heather Kitching, "5 summer singles you need to hear from our favourite folk and roots artists". Roots Music Canada, August 29, 2023.