Uploaded August 2021 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Pamyua (bum-yo-ah) is a musical group that has gained worldwide recognition. Founded by Inuit Yup'ik African American brothers Phillip Kilirnguq Blanchett and Steven Qacungatarli Blanchett, the group produces music with traditional Yup’ik and African-American elements to create what they call "Inuit Soul." They are also the group behind the theme song for the @PBSKIDS show, @MollyofDenali. They hope to bring awareness to Alaska Native and Indigenous cultures by bringing their music and dancing to the mainstream media and around the world.
#pamyualive #inuit #alaskanative
Video by Shiri Segal
Story by Shiri Segal and Valerie Kern
Additional video and photos provided by Pamyua
Music by Pamyua
INDIE ALASKA is an original video series produced by Alaska Public Media in partnership with @pbsdigitalstudios. The videos capture the diverse and colorful lifestyles of everyday Alaskans at work and at play. Together, these stories present a fresh and authentic look at living in Alaska.
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Pamyua (bum-yo-ah) is a musical group that has gained worldwide recognition. Founded by Inuit Yup'ik African American brothers Phillip Kilirnguq Blanchett and Steven Qacungatarli Blanchett, the group produces music with traditional Yup’ik and African-American elements to create what they call "Inuit Soul." They are also the group behind the theme song for the @PBSKIDS show, @MollyofDenali. They hope to bring awareness to Alaska Native and Indigenous cultures by bringing their music and dancing to the mainstream media and around the world.
#pamyualive #inuit #alaskanative
Video by Shiri Segal
Story by Shiri Segal and Valerie Kern
Additional video and photos provided by Pamyua
Music by Pamyua
INDIE ALASKA is an original video series produced by Alaska Public Media in partnership with @pbsdigitalstudios. The videos capture the diverse and colorful lifestyles of everyday Alaskans at work and at play. Together, these stories present a fresh and authentic look at living in Alaska.
Click on the Subscribe button above to get notified when new episodes are available.
Consider supporting Alaska Public Media and ensure storytelling like INDIE ALASKA continues into the future. Make a donation today at: alaskapublic.org/donate
