Albumrelease 2 February
RIEGÀDAHTTIN
“Albumet “Riegádahttin” innebär en utforskande, uppdaterad folkmusik i en modern ljudskrud där visa, pop, konstmusik och stämningsfulla ljudlandskap möts.”
“ the result is highly arranged, relaxing and poetic set of evocative music with a unique effervescence that shines with joy.”
Mirja Palo is a prominent singer, musician and kantele player with Finnish and Tornedalian roots from the Kalix River. Despite not having a Sámi background, she is known for combining the Finnish folk instrument Kantele with Folk Poetry and lyrics written in North Sámi. She has learned North Sámi language as an adult and it has become a big part of her music in recent years. Her unique expression where she brings thought, words and voice to the Northern parts of Sweden and Sápmi has established her as a talented musician on the Nordic music scene.
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”She sings with a beautiful, natural and clear voice which moves within the borders of folk singing and yoik. The Kantele with its crystal sound brings the listener into a hypnotic state”
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