VILDÁ
📷 Joanna Suomalainen
VILDÁ is an original blend of indigenous Sámi yoiks, grooving rhythms and improvisation. Inspiration has been sought from Sámi people's strong connection to nature, present-day pop as well as the Finnish folk tradition. The result is a unique dialogue that takes the listener to a fascinating journey to the Sámi land - the vast landscapes under the arctic hills and frosty winds.
📷 Pertti Nisonen & Juha Kauppinen
Hildá Länsman – vocals, frame drum
Hildá was born in a small Sámi village called Ohcejohka in the northernmost municipality of Finland. Having grown up with reindeer husbandry, handicraft (duodji) and a joik (luohti) tradition which spans several generations she connects her background with contemporary world music and academic studies. Hildá is a proud upholder of the Sámi culture and joik-tradition and also a member of Sámi fusion bands Solju and Gájanas.
📷 Ernesto Calderón
Viivi Maria Saarenkylä – accordion, live effects
Viivi Maria is one of the most promising young Finnish accordionists. She has been awarded in many renowned competitions such as Castelfidardo and Coupe Mondiale. She has performed internationally and the many travels can be heard in her music as nuances from different music cultures around the world.
📷 Joanna Suomalainen
VILDÁs debut album Vildaluodda - Wildprint (2019) was selected among the top ten albums of the year by Songlines Magazine. The duo has toured in Scandinavia, Spain, Sweden, Bulgaria, France and Canada and showcased at WOMEX, Mundial Montreal and Nordic Folk Alliance.
