VILDÁ - Gorgeous blend of Sámi music and improvisation | Music Interview 2022

Continuing our recap from the Vancouver Folk Festival 2022 with a journey to the beautiful north of Scandanavia.

VILDÁ is an original blend of indigenous Sámi yoiks, grooving rhythms and improvisation. Inspiration has been sought from Sámi people's strong connection to nature, present-day pop as well as the Finnish folk tradition. The result is a unique dialogue that takes the listener to a fascinating journey to the Sámi land - the vast landscapes under the arctic hills and frosty winds.

The duo consists of Hildá Länsman – vocals, frame drum; and Viivi Maria Saarenkylä – accordion, live effects.

VILDÁs debut album Vildaluodda - Wildprint (2019, Bafe’s Factory) has gained great reviews internationally and was singled out as one of the best albums of 2019 by Songlines Magazine. Since then the band has toured in Canada, Spain, the UK, France, Bulgaria and Scandinavia. In January VILDÁ was announced as a winner of the Music Moves Europe Talent Awards 2021 at the ESNS Festival in Holland.

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