About
Pako, an Atikamekw singer-songwriter from Manawan performing original folk-rock songs in the Atikamekw language, performs at Place des Festivals in Montréal on August 6, 2026.
Pako is a singer-songwriter from the Atikamekw community of Manawan whose original compositions are performed entirely in the Atikamekw language. His folk-rock sound addresses themes of linguistic preservation, community values, identity, the environment and hope.
A well-travelled performer, Pako has taken his music to audiences in Quebec, Switzerland and Australia, and has collaborated with notable Indigenous artists including Maten, Ninan, Shauit, Claude McKenzie, Florent Vollant and Scott-Pien Picard.