Inuit throat singer, poet and collaborating artist, Iva, celebrates her mixed Inuit and Irish heritage in her debut album Ice Lines & Seal Skin. Her play of Inuit throat singing and spoken word fused with Celtic folk and fiddle transports audiences around the globe to the coasts of Nunavut and Cape Breton.
Iva is touring worldwide and has performed alongside celebrated artists such as Tanya Tagaq, Susan Aglukark, DJ Spooky, The Crooked Brothers and The Jerry Cans. Her passion for music and love for people has and continues to bring exciting opportunities for collaboration. Amidst other projects, Iva is working on the release of her second album for Spring 2018.
This summer, Iva will be accompanied on tour with members of the up and coming folk group Ptarmigan and emerging Nunavut singer/songwriter Riit.
Kathleen Ivaluarjuk Merritt aka IVA, has been performing and giving throat-singing workshops world-wide since 2008, and released her first album in July 2015.
Manager and Facilitator of the National Arts Centre Music Alive Program for Nunavut.
2015 Music Alive Program, Youth Leadership Summit in Iqaluit.
IVA is touring extensively in 2017. Check out her website tour page for dates near you.