Saali and the Raven hearts is a new Canadian Indie band based out in Montreal, Quebec, led by Inuk singer/songwriter Charles “Saali” Keelan.
The band performs all original music with lyrics in both Inuktitut and English languages; their musical style is versatile and can be classified as Aboriginal, Alternative, Folk and Worldly.
We spoke with Keelan who is now living in Montreal but originally from Killinik.
He says his mother’s maiden name is Sophie Jararuse Keelan originally from Hebron.
Keelan says he has been thinking about coming to Labrador a lot in the last several years.
He says that he was recently in Kangiqsualujjuaq for a quick visit, while he was home, he sang a song called “Peaceful Harbour” I believe it was written by Dalls Holm along with Sydney Dickers song “Son’s of Labrador” which he has been playing as well, he says it makes him think of Labrador and where his bloodline comes from and where his soul seems to be rooted.
To hear the interview we had with Saali and his version of “Son’s of Labrador” and “Peaceful Harbour,” click HERE.