Tagaq Canadian Singer From Cambridge Bay
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Tagaq is a Canadian singer born on 5 May 1975 in Cambridge Bay.
Early life
She attended Sir John Franklin High School and NSCAD University.
Career
She has 6 albums on record, released between 2005 and 2016. Her listed releases run from Sinaa (2005) to Retribution (2016). Her music is listed under a cappella and folk music. Jericho Beach Music is listed as her label. Her one screen credit is Ever Deadly.
Recognition
She won the Juno Award for Indigenous Artist or Group of the Year in 2015 for Animism. Tagaq also has received a Polaris Music Prize (2014) for Animism and an award at the Indigenous Voices Awards (2019) for Split Tooth. Altogether, 5 wins and 10 nominations are listed.
Personal life
She has one child on record.
Discography
6 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Retribution | Album |
| 2014 | Animism | Album |
| 2011 | Anuraaqtuq | Album |
| 2008 | Auk/Blood | Album |
| 2005 | Sinaa | Album |
| Toothsayer | Album |
Awards and nominations
5 won, 10 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Indigenous Voices Awards | Split Tooth | Won |
| 2015 | Juno Award for Indigenous Artist or Group of the Year | Animism | Won |
| 2014 | Polaris Music Prize | Animism | Won |
| honorary doctorate at the Laval University | Won | ||
| Member of the Order of Canada | Won | ||
| 2023 | Canadian Folk Music Award for Contemporary Album of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2023 | Juno Award for Alternative Album of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2022 | Polaris Music Prize | Nominated | |
| 2020 | Juno Award for Instrumental Album of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2018 | Juno Award for Alternative Album of the Year | Retribution | Nominated |
| 2017 | Polaris Music Prize | Nominated | |
| 2015 | Juno Award for Alternative Album of the Year | Animism | Nominated |
| 2009 | Juno Award for Indigenous Artist or Group of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2009 | Juno Award for Instrumental Album of the Year | Nominated | |
| 2006 | Juno Award for Indigenous Artist or Group of the Year | Nominated |
Filmography
1 credit| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ever Deadly | Director | Film |
Frequently asked questions
How old is Tagaq?
Tagaq is 51 years old, born on 5 May 1975 in Cambridge Bay.
What is Tagaq’s nationality?
Tagaq is Canadian, born in Cambridge Bay.
Has Tagaq won any awards?
Yes. 5 awards are on record, including Indigenous Voices Awards (2019) for Split Tooth.
Sources
- Wikidata (Q759716), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- YouTube: video titles and publish dates
- Photo: Joe Mabel · CC BY-SA 4.0
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