The Musical Culture of Greenland | Explore Music

Greenland is one of the least inhabited places on Earth, but you wouldn’t know that from their vibrant culture and language! With around 56,000 people, everyone contributes to keeping the traditions alive. Enjoy a brief video on the history of Greenland’s people and culture. Like, comment and subscribe for more!

00:00 Intro and History
03:02 Language and Culture
03:33 Katajjaq
04:18 Drum Dancing
05:45 Choral
06:10 Kalattuut (Polka)
06:50 Mask Dance
07:44 Classical Composers
08:33 Modern Music

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Additional Links and Credits:

Greenland 4K: Scenic Relaxation
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zj7kdnWVOxc&t=2624s

Katajjaq performers: Kathy Keknek and Janet Aglukkaq
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qnGM0BlA95I
Traditional Drum Dance: Anda Kuitse
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9GdMbTaHfEE&list=PLpu6ukPK_XqqXjyHGTYXxo0hmuCfg7o7N&index=3&t=568s

Greenland Choir: MIK-Koret
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mew_jvyY56g

Greenlandic Polka Performance:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6Q73NRajqs

Mask Dancer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wpxrr0OMPYA

Greenland’s National Anthem:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yKatTTuhrCs

More Resources: https://greenlandicpopularmusic.com/en/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2013/12/The-Music-in-Greenland-and-Greenland-in-the-music-Andreas-Otte2.pdf
https://visitgreenland.com/articles/greenlands-music-history-part-1/
https://visitgreenland.com/articles/drum-and-mask-dance-in-greenland/

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