Music of the Saami People
This is a (Real Audio) sample of a traditional joik sung by Orstom, a Saami singer, from Chants et Poesies des Sames (Ocora Records, France)
Wimme is a modern joiker, here with with music by Tapani Rinne, from the album Wimme. (Rockadillo, Finland / Northside, US)
Wimme again, with music by Tapani Rinne. This is a humorous piece called "Texas." (Rockadillo, Finland)
A small discography of music by Saami artists.
- JOHAN ANDERS BAER Traditional joiker (Norway)
Máhkarávju (1991) (DAT Music, Norway)
- NILS-ASLAK VALKEAPÄÄ / ESA KOTILAINEN Joiks and electronic Sámi landscapes on synthesizer
Beaivi, Ahcazan (1988) (DAT, Norway)
- INGA JUUSO Female joiker
Ravddas Ravdii Traditional joiks, no instrumentation (1991) (DAT, Norway)
- JOHAN SARA JR. & GROUP Modern joik rock-jazz fusion, uses guitar, balafon, synths, zither, harmonica, drums, etc
Ovcci Vuomi Ovtta Veaiggis (1995) (DAT, Norway)
- WIMME Contemporary joiker Wimme Saari is a unique and exciting character who works as both a solo singer and with a eclectic band. Border crossing new music! (Wimme web page)
Wimme (1995) (Rockadillo, Finland) 125
Texas (1996) 4 track EP) (Rockadillo, Finland)
- FRODE FJELLHEIM interesting folk-jazz fusions
Sangen Vi Glemte (ICD)
Saajve Dans (1994) (ICD)
- ANGELIN TYTÖT Modern group that plays both traditional and modern joiks.
Skeaikit is their newest album (Mipu Music, Finland)
Dolla (1992) is more "folk" sounding, with traditional songs plus some with guitar and percussion. (Mipu Music, Finland)
Giitu (1993) Features Janne Lappalainen of Värttinä on saxophone) (Mipu Music, Finland)
- MARI BOINE Best known of the modern saami artists, she uses her roots to create adventurous new music with rock and jazz influences.
Gula Gula Her first Saami-roots recording. (Real World)
Goaskinviellja "Eagle Brother" (1992) (Lean, Norway)
Leahkastin "Unfolding" (1995) (Lean, Norway)