Elisapie Isaac

Jazz Fest day six

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Shannon Webb-Campbell

Elisapie Isaac

Some singers sing, others take listeners out of this world into spiritual beyond. Montreal-based Inuk songstress Elisapie Isaac stole this year's Halifax Jazz Festival. Anyone who was lucky enough to be at last night's sold out show could attest to this. Both darling and daring, Isaac is one of the most understated voices in this country. No doubt this shall change soon.

A natural storyteller, Isaac shared stories of the North, what it was like as a teenager when spring came after the darkest winter and how hormones and natural light made them wild, lusting for another to share the season with. There was an ease about her, in movement, voice and presence. Everything about Isaac seemed natural and effortless, wild-eyed and child-like. She didn't stop smiling throughout the entire performance that spanned french piano ballads and hand-clapping, heart-soaring singalongs.

When she came back for her encore with her band Manuel Gasse and Gabriel Gratten with a cover of Abba's "Chiquitita," Halifax went overboard for her. Hook, line and sinker.