A Sami welcome by betterlate published on 2022-12-04T09:44:13Z As Christmas approaches, this feels like the right time to share this reworking of a traditional Sami Joik song (a form of chanted folk song from Lapland). The vocalist is Inga Susanne Heatta, and the original unaccompanied chant was recorded in the early 1950's by Wolfgang Laade and Dieter Christensen . On hearing it for the first time I was struck by the beauty of the piece, which is described as "A welcome to the Lappish communities". I felt compelled to have a go at adding some accompaniment and hopefully it serves to enhance the soulful beauty of the original. Like many indigenous populations, the Sami people have suffered hostility and discrimination from the wider communities of the countries where they live and we can only hope that appreciation and understanding will win out over prejudice in the long run. Genre World Comment by Bruce Avery Yes, enjoyed my visit to Lapland. Creative mind you have, to craft this beauty out of a child's playful song. 2024-04-13T23:22:25Z Comment by Rรฉcard This is so wonderful! Thanks for sharing! 2023-11-04T12:25:39Z Comment by S 58 very cool track 2023-07-10T03:56:25Z Comment by Pamela Illanes-Tatsuoka Composer so beautiful! 2023-07-07T14:11:58Z Comment by Kurt Mottershead Sounds great. ๐๐๐ 2023-06-06T11:30:38Z Comment by Shirley Barr I love this โค๏ธ 2023-05-10T19:49:48Z Comment by George Wanat this is really cool!!!!!!!!!!! love the voice and the synth sounds!!!! 2023-04-12T01:17:03Z Comment by Fraser Martin Such a heartfelt and pretty track. Great blend of old and hew 2023-03-24T05:11:29Z Comment by Cheryl Lopez ~๐ 2023-03-17T21:50:08Z Comment by OldSoulMood Beautiful atmosphere 2023-03-17T12:58:29Z Comment by Pablo Camberelli. Your accompaniment sits so well with this beautiful vocal chant .. great work!! :)) 2023-03-10T14:30:21Z Comment by SOUND23 beautiful folk song..and a tradition..great..!!! 2023-03-03T17:47:09Z Comment by Just Very nice work..do peacful! 2023-03-02T05:53:31Z Comment by Anibal Seminara Splendid music!, Superb! 2023-02-28T15:02:28Z Comment by Daniels & Durgy Mesmerizing and other worldly, spiritual and innocent. This is quite something, such a great idea! Durge 2023-02-26T04:44:02Z Comment by Durge So gentle and entrancing. Youโve done an awesome job creating this accompaniment to the original vocal. Gorgeous. 2023-02-24T15:46:41Z Comment by Ad van Nederpelt Very touching. Your additional work gives the song โwingsโ. Beautifully done! 2023-02-22T05:22:04Z Comment by Hega Unique and amazing! 2023-02-19T21:23:07Z Comment by Sophie_T that's beautiful! 2023-02-17T14:03:57Z Comment by Laszlo Papp Music Excellent music ! 2023-02-16T07:36:44Z Comment by Shin SAKAMOTO great track๏ผ 2023-02-11T06:30:47Z Comment by masaochi Beautiful ๐ 2023-02-09T11:59:56Z Comment by Myrthe.007 What does Sami mean;? 2023-02-06T07:07:12Z Comment by SuCole Beautiful track. Lovely sound.๐๐๐๐๐ 2023-02-02T19:35:01Z Comment by Walkin' in Pa's Footsteps Super/Fab/ Lap Track 2023-01-28T22:10:08Z Comment by FunkGalaxy Captivating, memorable and unique, really lovely song! 2023-01-25T18:55:00Z Comment by Richard John Clever, thoughtful and magical โฆโฆ.. I loved this :) 2023-01-24T18:48:32Z