Joiker Ulla Pirttijärvi is one of Sapmi´s biggest stars. Ulla & Ulda´s music has its roots in traditional joik, but reminds us that today´s Samí culture is highly innovative and rich in influences.
Ulla Pirttijärvi uses the entire vocal palette when she joiks, and the texts bring Samí northern culture vividly to life.
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Ulla Pirttijärvi comes from the village of Angeli in Finland. She has given numerous concerts in Norway and last appeared in Harstad during our jubilee opening in 2014. She performs regularly the norwegian-samí artist Frode Fjellheim who recently composed music for the Disney film Frozen.
The band Ulda was formed in 2009, and this Spring released their new album. Their first album "Ulda" came out in 2012. Ulda has appeared recently in Finland, Sweden, Greece, Germany and Russia. In 2014 they performed at the prestigious Easter Festival in Karasjok.
Ulla Pirttijärvi and the band Ulda invite you to an intimate and magical concert.