Joik and the theory of knowledge

seraph · Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2003 2:55 pm Post subject: Joik and the theory of knowledge

Master yoiker Steinlaus Grebstadsky introduced me to this traditional Saami (or Lapplandic) chant and that's what I would like to share with you now that reindeers are coming, so I have gathered a few links to let you know about it:

Joik and the theory of knowledge

A brief introduction to traditional Sami song and the modern music.

Circum Polar Perspective

Important years in Sami history

Summary of the Sami's situation

Sami art

last but not least:
Description of the Reindeer of Scandinavia and Northern Russia

seraph · Posted: Tue Dec 23, 2003 3:17 pm Post subject:

Transjoik - two percussionists, one guitarist and a keyboard player. Four highly individualistic musicians who besides playing a unique brand of music, also use their voices in such a way that defies description! Guttural chants, subterranean murmur and supernatural screams are some of the expressions that have been used in an attempt to describe Transjoik's vocal renditions.

The music consciously stems from the traditional Sami joik or yoik, but Transjoik has transformed this into a wholly unique style. Based on old joik wax recordings, Transjoik have developed a modern, yet timeless, evocative musical environment. The music can be hypnotic, exciting, vital and powerful. To many it also has a sacred, religious or supernatural dimension. If one had to classify this music, the terms ambient, trance and techno would come to mind. World-music could also be used unambiguously. At any rate, Transjoik have taken this genre to new heights.

elektro80 · Posted: Wed Dec 24, 2003 7:48 am Post subject:

WOW!

Well, yes... you all know I like what these guys are doing. Transjoik.... a very nice project. They are really great live. Clearly, The Rolling Stones could improve matters if they added some reindeers.