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Complete guide to Sami yoik and
music online, including mp3 and video
 First stop Listen to over 30 full length yoik mp3 files from many different regions of Sápmi here. More Sami yoik and music audio and video clips on most of the websites linked below. Yoik - Traditional Artist Websites These artists yoik in the traditional way, acapella. Each of these sites offers single tracks and whole albums for preview and download. Áillohaš (Nils Aslak Valkeapää) Anders P. Bongo Johan Anders Bær Ole Larsen Gaino Ánte Mikkel Gaup Anders Nils Eira Marit Gaup Eira Inga Juuso  Yoik - Contemporary
Artist Websites
Yoik is an evolving medium, these artists combine yoik with all modern music influences, from pop or rock to jazz, to other world music influences and collaborations, to rap. Most of these sites include bio, discography, sound and occasionally video clips. Angelit Aka Angelin Tytöt, Aŋŋel Nieiddat, and Girls of Angeli. Modern and traditional yoik. Deatnogátte Nuorat Traditional yoik and music Irene Pettersen and Tore S. Aslaksen Traditional and contemporary yoik Sofia Jannok Yoik and contemporary influences. Formerly of duo Sofia & Anna. Jiella Yoik/pop Orbina Yoik/rock Ulla Pirttijärvi Modern and traditional yoik Sancuari Yoik/rock Sofia & Anna Yoik/pop Techno Tortur Exactly as the name implies, with yoik included Transjoik Multicultural yoik band Vilddas Yoik/rock Wimme Saari Modern and traditional yoik. Additional link: radio interview on NPR  Sami Choirs There are two Sami choirs, both have yoik and Sami songs as part of their repertoire. Dimitri Joavku Photo gallery (site in Norwegian) "Dimitri Joavku is a Sami choir based in Guovdageainnu, Norway. We sing mostly Sami songs, with several yoiks in the program. As the Sami live in four countries, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia, we have songs from these countries in out repertoire as well. In addition to songs from Sápmi and the northern countries, we also have songs from other ethnic minorities in our program." Sami Jienat Sami Musicians - Artist Websites Not all of the Sami people yoik, for example the Ánar/Inari Sami do not yoik. And there are are many wonderful Sami musicians who do not yoik professionally, but do sing in a Sami language. We support their websites. Ann-Mari Anderson Pop singer. Video and sound clips, site in Norwegian. Ella Holm Bull Christmas album in the South Sami language Aune Kuuva Anár Sami singer Sverre Porsanger Pop music Tiina Sanila Rock music in Skolt Sami language Sáve Pop music Sielu Dálkkas Eclectic mix  Myspace Artist pages on myspace music offer full length tracks as streaming mp3, and occasionally full length music videos. Adjagas Modern yoik Áigi Rock yoik Axel Ante Rock yoik Mari Boine Yoik fusion with modern and world music influences Annbjørg Hætta Pop yoik Wenche Hætta Pop/rock Intrigue Yoik/hard rock Elin Ka Rock music Johan Kitti Yoik pop. Perennial winner of Sami Grand Prix and also winner of 2006 Liet-Lavlut - the European minority language song contest. Lars-Ánte Kuhmunen Modern yoik ROlfFa Club/dance/techno/pop with a little yoik In addition to downloads on myspace, ROlfFa also offers some 30 mp3s for download on his website, rolffa.com Click the song title in blue next to Låten (song) on the left hand column. Sagittarius Yoik rock Johan Sara, Jr. Yoik artist and composer of the first yoik opera, Skuolfi. Slincraze Rap in North Sami and English. Vajas Multicultural yoik band Niko Valkeapää Traditional and modern yoik. NRK/Norwegian language mp3 sites NRK is just like myspace, but in Norwegian. Simple instructions for download: Every page has the same setup, on the middle right of the screen will be LÅTER (songs,) you will see song titles listed immediately under this. Just to the right of each title, you will see Lytt (listen) and Last ned (download.) Click your choice and you're off! For non-NRK sites, see instructions under band name. Amoc DjAnte Club yoik Duolva Duottar Rap in Sami, English, and Norwegian Eva Jeanette Rock yoik Berit Oskal Yoik/Jazz Johan Mahtte Skum Yoiks the Nilut Cup (Sami youth soccer cup) Articles about yoik What is yoik? Find out more with these resources. Sámi Culture and the Yoik by Ursula Länsman The Secretive Text: Yoik Lyrics as Literature and Tradition by Harald Gaski When the Thieves Became Masters in the Land of the Shamans by Harald Gaski Record Companies Catalogs of many Sami artists, including traditional and modern yoik. DAT Digelius Nordic Gallery Rieban Records  Music Festivals Liet - Lavlut Annual European minoriity language song contest. Márkomeannu "Márkomeannu is a culture- and music festival taking place in the Sami villages of Ofoten and the southern part of Troms in Northern Norway, at the end of July every year." Sami Grand Prix "The Easter festival in Kautokeino is a seven day journey through Saami culture and its versatility. You can experience a number of concerts with Saami and Norwegian artists. You can participate in the reindeer racing world cup, or maybe snow scooter racing is your thing? Art exhibitions, theatre performances, a Saami film festival and religious activities complete the picture." Riddu Riđđu Coastal Sami hosted annual international indigenous music and cultural festival Home |