Sámi Rhythm, Sounds of Nature, Yoik: Contemporary Research in Acoustic Ecology | Symposium

Programme

3rd of November, University Museum, Tromsø Museum, 12.15

Rossella Ragazzi introduces the seminar; follows a collective deep listening to Nils-Aslak Valkeapää (Áillohaš): Beaivi, áhčážan – introduced by Katri Somby and followed by reflections from Harald Gaski, Ol Johan Gaup, Katri Somby, and Jakop Janssønn. 

The program continues with a lecture by Andreas Kühne on the soundscape of the Rávdnji exhibition, which can be seen in the university museum, and the presentation of a new album from the museum’s luohti collections, including a newly composed Déatnu luohti on the theme of climate change. This last session curated by Camilla Brattland in collaboration  with the research group Sharing our Knowledge.

4th of November, Árdna, UiT campus 12.30

Day 2 of the symposium  offers musical explorations by Jakop Janssønn, Mildrid Taklo, and Ol Johan Gaup, a lecture by Nicola Renzi, a panel by Camilla Brattland, Trude Fonneland, Rossella Ragazzi, Harlad Gaski, Ol Johan Gaup, Risten Anine Gaup on the Digijoik project and the challenges of translating dajahusat (the lyrics of a yoik). Final discussion led by Ellen Marie Steen.

☕ Coffee breaks in the museum café (for sale): Rotunden and Café Grut, Campus.
🎧 Several sessions will be recorded as part of the Sámi ritmmat podcast

Organized by Rossella Ragazzi for the Research Group SAMFORSK and in collaboration with the Dissemination Project DIGIJOIK, and the Research Project SHARING OUR KNOWLEDGE.  The Arctic University of Norway Museum and UiT.

Full program (PDF)