2021 AWARD NOMINEE
INTERNATIONAL
INDIGENOUS ARTIST-GROUP
RECORDING OF THE YEAR
Gájanas
INTERNATIONAL
Cihkkojuvvon / Hidden
Gájanas or “echo” is a band that plays Northern Sámi ethno-progressive music. The members of the band are Hildá Länsman (known from Solju and VILDÁ), Nicholas Francett, Kevin Francett and Erkki Feodoroff. The group comes from the top of Finland, Inari-Utsjoki area and has been nominated as a band of the year by the famous folk music festival Kaustinen. Echoes of Sámi tradition encounter present day, and form a colourful combination in the music of Gájanas. One can also hear a dialog between the traditional and modern Sámi music. In addition, it emphasizes the strong nature connection of the Sámi people where different genres combine and create something new and unique.
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