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The album cover for Ivgu by Wimme + Rinne is dominated by red, black, and white. The central image resembles a symmetrical skeletal or clawed creature with elongated, flowing limbs, possibly inspired by Arctic or shamanic imagery. The background is a bold red with textured patterns, framed by black silhouettes that suggest branches, figures, or spirits. At the top, the artists' names appear in clean typography: “Wimme + Rinne,” while the album title “Ivgu” is set in a stylized serif font.

Album reviews

Yoik to the Future: Wimme + Rinne Return With Ivgu

Wimme + Rinne – Ivgu (Rockadillo Records, 2025) After an eight-year hiatus, Sámi vocalist Wimme Saari and Finnish sound design artist Tapani Rinne reunite for…

Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Wimme

Angel Romero June 1, 2018 No Comments Finland Finnish music Wimme

Wimme Saari, better known as Wimme, was born in 1959 in Kelottijärvi, Enontekiö. Wimme is a modern interpreter of the Sami yoik, combining colorful grittiness…

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Wimme Barru

admin May 3, 2003 Finnish music Wimme world fusion world music

Wimme Barru (Northside, 2003) One listen to Wimme’s fourth release Barru (wave) and we can only wonder if Sami yoiker Wimme Saari has been listening…