Solju

SOLJU - Ulla Pirttijärvi and her daughter Hildá Länsman, combine their heritage of northern Sámi language and traditional chant, known as yoik, with a desire for new and innovative music, providing a dialogue of traditional and modern Sámi culture. They're 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, taking the listener to the far north of Europe: Sápmi. Their soundscape ranges from the expansive wilderness of the tundra to the most intimate lávvu fireplace.

How do this dainty duo describe themselves in five words? Vivacious, colourful, earthy, ethereal, genuine.

SOLJU: Ođđa Aigodat Album 2018
The Indigenous Music Awards in Canada, Best International Indigenous Release 2019
Folk Music Creator 2019, Finnish Ethnogala
The Finnish Music Publishers Association, Genre-free Category Award 2018
Nominated for Teosto Prize (Finland) 2019
Nominated for The Finnish Ethno Album 2018, the Finnish equivalent to the Grammy Award