Music of the Northwest Territories

The Northwest Territories are a territory of Canada. Notable musicians from the region include singer-songwriter Susan Aglukark, and two-time Juno Award-winning Dene artist Leela Gilday. Music festivals held in the Northwest Territories include Folk on the Rocks (typically held in Yellowknife in the middle of July), the Great Northern Arts Festival (which is held annually in Inuvik to celebrate the culture of the northern peoples of Canada), and the South Slave Friendship Festival (which is also held later in the summer in Fort Smith). Over its 30 years, Folk on the Rocks has attracted many southern artists including Stan Rogers, Sam Roberts, Buffy St.