Echoing the depths of the northern tundra in Nunavut, swaddled in soul, blues and rock – the inimitable The Trade-Offs! The band delivers arctic soul and blues with lyrics about universal themes such as light and darkness, closeness and isolation, in a mixture of Inuktitut and the English language. The Trade-Offs are frequent guests at stages all over Canada, and has also made inroads abroad, most recently in Reykjavik at Iceland airwaves in 2023.

Frontman Josh Qaumariaq does not only possess a deep, raspy voice, he is also quite the guitar hero. The grand voice and the virtuoso guitar playing effortlessly blends with Jeff Maruice's soulful soundscapes into a greater whole, leaving audiences thrilled. Prepare to fall in love with Nunavut’s arctic soul!

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