Solju Live G Livelab Helsinki

The group SOLJU formed by Ulla Pirttijärvi and her daughter Hildá Länsman combines their heritage of northern Sámi language and traditional chant known as yoik with a desire for new and innovative music SOLJU provides a dialogue of traditional and modern Sámi culture Solju is proud of their indigenous roots and want to show it to the world Sámi culture and identity lie at the heart of the music reflecting mythology and aspects of the traditional lifestyles of their homeland The listener is taken to the far north of Europe Sápmi Solju soundscape ranges from the expansive wilderness of the tundra to the most intimate lávvu fireplace The music can be described as vivacious colourful earthy ethereal and genuine Recorde live at G Livelab Helsinki April 25 2018 Songs from Soljus debut album Odda Áigodat New Times produced by Samuli Laiho and Teho Majamäki mixed by Riku Mattila