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February 06, 2012

Sofia Jannok - Gáhkkor

This blog is now about Sofia Jannok.

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"Gáhkkor" by native Sami Swedish singer Sofia Jannok, is a mystical and serene blend of melodic sound. It is dark and uplifting, yet delicate and powerful all in a masterful arrangement. According to the title list, "Gáhkkor" means 'the black-throated diver' also known as a loon. The lyrics tell of her grandfather pulling in his fishing net one day to find that the bird had been caught in his net and was mortally wounded.

You can find out more about Sofia and her amazing music at sofiajannok.com

Footage is from Nature 2010 by Rahael and Jonathan Forsthuber, and The Aurora by Terje Sorgjerd.

Lyrics from lyrics.com/sofiajannok

Gáhkkor
son čuorvu nu čáppa jienain
Šerreš jienain

De áddjá fierpmui
Vuolvojávrris
Juohke eahkeda earet bassi

Go de iskkai daid firpmiid árrat
gáhkkoraš lei nu [darvánan]
sorbmanan

Ja nuppi gáhkkora gulaimet
morašteame juohke ija
Guoimmi váillahii nu

Gáhkkor čuorvu
Morašta

English Translation:

The black-throated diver She cries with the most beautiful sound
A clear sound

Then my grandfather put out his fishing nets
Into lake Vuolvojavri
Every night except on Sunday

When in early morning he emptied his nets
the little diver was caught
was mortally wounded

And we heard her beloved
mourning every night
Sadly missing her other half

The diver is crying
Grieving

House of Sweden: "Sofia Jannok possesses the exceptional – and enchanting – ability to combine song and yoik. Her lyrics are a mix of English, her mother tongue Sami, and yoik, a wordless form of expression that comes from the mouth, through the senses and into the heart."

Joik: "A joik, (also spelled yoik), luohti, vuolle, leu'dd, or juoiggus is a traditional Sami form of song. ... In northern Sami areas, most joiks are personal, that is, tied to a specific person. A joik is often made for a person at the time he is born."

Posted by Ghost of a flea at February 6, 2012 06:28 AM