Laura Niquay
Laura Niquay (born 1982) is an Atikamekw singer-songwriter from Canada,[1] whose album Waska Matisiwin was a longlisted nominee for the 2021 Polaris Music Prize.[2]
Originally from Wemotaci, Quebec,[1] Niquay participated in the recording of her uncle Arthur Petiquay's 2005 album Awacic.[3] She released her own debut album, Waratanak, in 2015,[4] and followed up with Waska Matisiwin in 2021.[5]
References[]
- ^ a b Anne-Marie Yvon, "Laura Niquay, la messagère atikamekw". Ici Radio-Canada Espaces Autochtones, April 29, 2021.
- ^ Melody Lau, "Kathleen Edwards, Mustafa, Tobi and more make the 2021 Polaris Music Prize long list". CBC Music, June 15, 2021.
- ^ Valérie Thérien, "Laura Niquay". Voir, February 25, 2019.
- ^ Jean-Philippe Morin, "L’artiste Atikamekw Laura Niquay en spectacle le 28 avril à la Maison des gouverneurs", Journal Les 2 Rives, April 16, 2019.
- ^ Kaitlin Irving, "Laura Niquay Shares New Album 'Waska Matisiwin'". Exclaim!, April 30, 2021.
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