Pamyua is an Inuit-soul musical group that blends indigenous Yup'ik culture with influences from all around the world.

Formed in April 1995 by brothers Phillip and Stephen Blanchett, Pamyua is the result of the brothers stumbling upon a musical concept that blends Inuit drum/dance melodies with R&B vocal styling and arrangements. The duo began sharing their performance around Alaska and collaborating with like-minded artists, and today the quartet works with world-class musicians from Alaska and Denmark and travels the world sharing their blend of cultural harmony.

Pamyua’s band members are proud to represent Indigenous culture.  The group believes unity is possible through music and dance. Together, each member works to interpret Inuit traditions masterfully with joy and sincerity. The response to this message is tremendous—the group is a symbol of pride for Alaska’s indigenous people and to all who see them perform because of their deep resolve and dedication to honoring and sharing the beauty of indigenous traditions through ceremony, songs, and dance.

Pamyua is proud to have been one of many indigenous partners to contribute to the National Geographic reality show Life Below Zero: First Alaskans. The group scored the music for the trailer in addition to many original pieces that are played throughout the show. Pamyua composed original music for Discovery Channel’s show Flying Wild Alaska. They also performed and co-wrote the theme song for the PBS Kids show Molly of Denali. (And, you might also be interested to know that the most recent season of HBO’s hit series True Detective features Pamyua’s Phillip Blanchett in an acting role as one of the story’s integral characters).

Don’t miss your chance to experience what Alaska Magazine has called “One of the 10 Greatest Alaskan Artists of the Millennium” when they appear on stage at Edmonds Center for the Arts on April 4th!

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