About Sami music
Sami music is a music genre that emerged in Sápmi. It is usually classed as a form of music of the Nordic countries.
Sami music has given rise to 1 subgenre on this site, such as Joik.
From Wikipedia
In traditional Sámi music songs (e.g. Kvad and Leudd songs) and joiks are important musical expressions of the Sámi people and Sámi languages. The Sámi also use a variety of musical instruments, some unique to the Sámi, some traditional Scandinavian, and some modern introductions.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Sami music.
- ↑ music of the Nordic countries
- ↓ Joik
Frequently asked questions
What is Sami music?
Sami music is a music genre that emerged in Sápmi. It is usually classed as a form of music of the Nordic countries.
Where and when did Sami music originate?
Sami music originated in Sápmi.