Sami Music

Sami music originates from the indigenous Sami people of northern Europe, especially Scandinavia and the Kola Peninsula. It reflects their rich cultural heritage through traditional melodies, vocals, and instruments like the drum and the jojk—a unique form of singing that expresses personal and communal stories, feelings, and landscapes. Sami music often features repetitive, rhythmic patterns and call-and-response singing, emphasizing connection to nature, spirituality, and ancestral identity. Today, it also blends contemporary genres, maintaining its cultural significance while reaching wider audiences worldwide.