Tanya Tagaq's surprise message to young Inuit throat singers

CBC Radio | Posted: November 6, 2015 2:00 PM | Last Updated: November 6, 2015

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Caption: "I feel sooo famous." We surprise the 11-year-old throat singers who performed at Rideau Hall this week with a message from their idol, Tanya Tagaq. (Carla DeGranpre)

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With two brief songs and a burst of giggles, they became Canada's sweethearts. Eleven-year-old Inuit throat singers Cailyn Degrandpre and Samantha Metcalfe join Shad to discuss their recent performance at the swearing in of the Trudeau government.

Plus, we surprise the young musicians with a message from their role model, award-winning throat singer Tanya Tagaq.

WEB EXTRA | Watch Degrandpre and Metcalfe's Rideau Hall performance below.

Media Video | (not specified) : Inuit throatsingers at swearing-in ceremony

Caption: Samantha Metcalfe and Cailyn Degrandpre of Ottawa broke into giggles following their performance

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Tanya Tagaq's surprise message to young Inuit throat singers

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