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Biography
Anachnid is a Canadian electronic musician based in Montreal, Quebec. She is most noted for winning the Felix Award for Indigenous Artist of the Year at the 43rd Félix Awards in 2021. Her debut album Dreamweaver, released in February 2020, was longlisted for the 2020 Polaris Music Prize, and received Felix Award nominations for Indigenous Artist of the Year and Anglophone Album of the Year at the 42nd Félix Awards. Of Oji-Cree and Mi'kmaq heritage, she grew up primarily in Atikamekw territory in Western Quebec. She performs primarily in English, although some of her music incorporates Indigenous languages. She chose her performing name Anachnid because she considers the spider to be her totem animal.
Highlights
- Won the Felix Award for Indigenous Artist of the Year in 2021
- Released debut album "Dreamweaver" in 2020
- Nominated for Felix Awards for Indigenous Artist of the Year and Anglophone Album of the Year in 2020
- Longlisted for the 2020 Polaris Music Prize
- Won Indigenous Songwriter of the Year at the Indigenous Music Awards in 2019
Discography
- Dreamweaver2020
Awards
- 🏆prix Félix Artiste autochtone de l’année (2021)
FAQ
How old is Anachnid?
Anachnid was born in 1990.
Where is Anachnid from?
Anachnid is of Oji-Cree and Mi'kmaq descent.
What genre of music does she make?
Anachnid creates multidisciplinary music.
What are her biggest hits?
Her most known album is "Dreamweaver," released in 2020.
Since when has she been active?
Anachnid has been active since 2020.
Has she won any awards?
Yes, she won the Félix Award for Indigenous Artist of the Year in 2021.
