Solju – Odda Áigodat (Bafe’s Factory, 2018)
Solju is an innovative Sami music project led Ulla Pirttijärvi and her daughter Hildá Länsman. The two women have developed a captivating mix of northern Sámi traditions with contemporary, cutting edge music. Solju uses the Sami traditional chant called yoik.
The arrangements feature delightful contemporary classical strings, delightful synth layers, electronic beats, shamanic drums, a wide-range of acoustic percussion and innovative instruments like the hang drum and throat singing.
The lineup on Odda Áigodat includes Hildá Länsman on vocals, yoik; Ulla Pirttijärvi on vocals, yoik; Teho Majamäki on percussion; Janne Puurtinen on keyboards. Guests featured: Czech National Symphony Orchestra strings, Paavo Lötjönen on cello, Mikko Neuvonen on throat singing and Janne Puurtinen on synth bass and synthesizer.
Odda Áigodat is a mesmerizing, groundbreaking album rooted in Sami traditions.
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Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
