Arts·Q with Tom Power

Why PIQSIQ wrote a song about Mahaha, the Inuit tickling demon

The Inuit throat singing duo joins Q's Tom Power to set up a song from their haunting new album, Legends.

The Inuit throat singing duo joins Q's Tom Power to set up a song from their haunting new album, Legends

Two women posing for a photo outside.
Tiffany Ayalik, left, and Inuksuk Mackay of PIQSIQ. (Submitted by PIQSIQ)

What if the bad guy in your nightmare didn't chase you, but tried to tickle you to death? That's just one of the Inuit legends reimagined by the Inuit throat singing duo PIQSIQ on their haunting new album, Legends. Sisters Tiffany Ayalik and Inuksuk Mackay of PIQSIQ join Tom Power to talk about the record and why they're embracing Inuit traditions in non-traditional ways. Plus, they set up their new song, Mahaha: Tickling Demon.

WATCH | Official video for Mahaha: Tickling Demon:

The full interview with PIQSIQ is available on our podcast, Q with Tom Power. Listen and follow wherever you get your podcasts.


Interview with PIQSIQ produced by Sarah Melton.