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Adjágas is Sara Marielle Gaup and Lawra Somby- yoikers of Sami origin from in Sapmi (Lapland) in Norway’s far north. Both are joined by a revolving group of backing musicians. Yoiking is a integral part of the Saami of Northern Europe’s history, tradition and culture.

Sara Marielle Gaup, 21, hails from Guovdageaidnu/Kautokeino and began singing at a very early age, and it was through continued musical education at SMG she developed her unique sense of performance and perfected her singing voice. Her musical heritage has been passed down to her from her parents and generations before that. Lawra Somby, 24, was taught the great gift of yoiking from his father, Ande Somby. Lawra started performing on a variety of stages in 1997, and he has performed his music both solo as well as with his father Ande, making him a an experienced singer with a strong stage presence. Yoik is not about making stories about people, animals, situations or landscapes. Yoik is the young woman, the eagle, the grass field by the river they are recreations of a moment, a sense, a memory how the wings of a bird slowly touches your chin, the smell of a fireplace and and how it evokes memories. The yoik is about bringing memories into the light of day, making them available and inviting new people into this special world.

Hear them on: http://www.myspace.com/adjagas
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  • Siwann

    I have a request to the Sami. Could you fill this poll? I would be very grateful! :) http://www.kwiksurveys.com/online-survey.php?survey_ID=NIONFK_2f2d68bd&preview

    June 2011

  • sir_ks

    This is great. I'm so glad I found out about this music²

    January 2011

  • Shaman99

    отлично))

    August 2010

  • Waterbird99

    forgot to mention the dates. Polls open up July 5 and close July 6 or 7, 2010 (depending on your global location)...so stop by Killer Whale before or during then to sign up to vote!

    July 2010

  • Waterbird99

    Check out the latest news on Adjágas: if you dig their music, we invite you to come show your support by voting for them this week(end/week) at http://killerwhaleprm.wordpress.com Adjágas is up for a huge grant that will enable them to record a new album, create a new music video and hopefully tour to a town/city near you! :)

    July 2010

  • slushayu_mir

    is that Northern Sami (davvin?)?

    April 2010

  • BebopBeatnik

    Woah, they have a second album out. FINALLY. Must check it out.

    December 2009

  • rakefisk

    I was totally blown away the first time I heard their debut. Especially the Blues Joik... Exquisite

    July 2009
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