BICEP announce release of TAKKUUK soundtrack
BICEP have announced the release of the soundtrack to TAKKUUK which explores the lives, communities and challenges facing artists Indigenous to the Arctic Region.
TAKKUUK is a new immersive installation from BICEP, visual artist Zak Norman and filmmaker Charlie Miller that explores the lives, communities and challenges facing artists Indigenous to the Arctic Region. TAKKUUK was premiered earlier this month at Outernet London with a special immersive screening, panel discussions and performances, and will be heading out across venues and festivals across the globe over the coming year.
Created in partnership with the charity In Place of War, as part of their EarthSonic programme, the installation sees the renowned Northern Irish electronic duo — otherwise known as Andy Ferguson and Matthew McBriar — collaborating with a number of Indigenous vocalists, including Katarina Barruk, Andachan, Sebastian Enequist (from Sound of the Damned), Tarrak, NUIJA, Niilas and Silla.
“Takkuuk (pronounced tuck-kook) is the Inuktitut word which translates to literally ‘look’ but has the connotation that you're urging someone to look at something closely. The Arctic climate is changing rapidly, so in context of the larger project, it's a ‘hey look at this, the adverse effects of climate change are obvious,’ but also, ‘hey look at how cool Inuit culture is’,” says Charlotte Qamaniq (AKA Silla)
“This is a global story, and we all have a role to play. Join the movement by pledging to one or more of our six climate actions, and become an EarthSonic Champion. Together, we can make meaningful steps towards a more climate-conscious future,” adds Ruth Daniel, CEO In Place of War/EarthSonic.
TAKKUUKK will be released on 25 July via Ninja Tune/EarthSonic.
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