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In traditional Sámi music songs (e.g. Kvad and Leudd songs) and joiks are important musical expressions of the Sámi people and Sámi languages. The Sámi also use a variety of musical instruments, some unique to the Sámi, some traditional Scandinavian, and some modern introductions.
Oct 8, 2013 · Sami singer Máddji from Kautokeino, Sápmi singing "Iđitguovssu" (Dawn Light). This song is from her album "Beyond" (Sámi: "Dobbelis") - 2010.Lyrics & Melody:...
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May 7, 2011 · Sámi artist Berit Margrethe Oskal from Guovdageaidnu, singing/yoiking "Eamifámut" (English: "Ancient Forces"). Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/tr...
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- Niels Ovlla Dunfjell
Mar 15, 2012 · Sami singer Máddji singing "Guhkki" (Far). This song is from her album "Beyond" (Sámi: "Dobbelis") - 2010. Lyrics & Melody: Ánne Máddji HeattaComposed by: Ro...
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- Adjágas. Adjágas (Ever Records, 2007) Adjágas were part of the ‘new wave’ in Sámi music and achieved considerable success abroad (they opened Glastonbury’s Pyramid Stage in 2007).
- Amoc. Kaccâm (Tuupa Records, 2007) Believe it or not, Sámi rap has become a thing over the past 15 years. Amoc, who raps in the threatened Inari Sámi language, has been a trailblazer for other Sámi rappers such as Ailu Valle and SlinCraze.
- Ára. O (Sound of Ára, 2010) Hailing from the Swedish part of Sápmi, Ára are led by the excellent joiker Simon Issát Marainen. From the minimal and traditional, through to a more modern indie sound, their debut O also features a guest appearance by one of Swedish Sápmi’s finest joikers, Sofia Jannok.
- Áššu (feat Ulla Pirttijärvi, Harald Skullerud, Olav Torget) Áššu (Bafe’s Factory, 2019) Áššu sees another established star of Sámi music, Ulla Pirttijärvi, join forces with two talented multi-instrumentalists.
Young Sami artists are currently bringing new life to joik – the folk music of the Sami and one of Europe’s oldest song traditions. Ancient sounds meet modern genres, and with it, a new wave of internationally acclaimed and prize-winning musicians like Elle Márjá Eira and Marja Mortensson.
Jun 2, 2017 · In honor of the day, we wanted to showcase the diversity of the contemporary Sámi music scene, stemming from centuries of tradition and the legacy of artists like Nils-Aslak Valkeapää. We highlight seven artists, ranging from established figures to new and up-and-coming acts.
