Tarrak
Anti-colonial Arctic rap
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Saturday 25 July
Tarrak
Greenland
Village du Monde
Rap
More than a formidable artist, Tarrak is a committed voice who has emerged as a spokesperson for his country. The first Greenlandic rapper ever booked at Denmark’s Roskilde Festival, he performs exclusively in Kalaallisut, Greenland’s official language. His bars weave the personal and the political, blending autobiography with a sharp critique of colonial history and a rallying cry for independence. With several viral cuts already under his belt, Tarrak now stands as one of the leading figures in Arctic rap.
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