Kárlsen, Emil - Nannámii LP

Emil Ráste Kárlsen is one of the most prominent Sámi profiles today. With his impressive arsenal of talents and his unique and strong musical voice he has already made a huge impact in his early career. On April 17, Kárlsen is releasing his long-awaited solo debut album Nannámii. The title «Nannámii» translates to “towards the shore” or “towards firm ground”. The album takes the listener on a beautiful, touching and complex journey through reflection of identity and belonging. Emil was born and raised in the multilingual community of Omasvuotna/Omasvunon/Storfjord near the borders between Norway, Sweden and Finland. He infuses his artistic practices with his family’s story and the history of his region. Having grown up in a heavily Norwegianized part of the coastal Sámi community, he has been a notable voice of reclaiming language and revitalizing the Sámi culture, mostly through his own music combined with the traditions of yoiking - one of Europe’s oldest vocal traditions still practiced today.