An event organized in partnership with Mundial Montreal and the Festival FIKAS (Festival Immersif de Kultur et d’Art Scandinave et Nordique).

VILDÁ is an original blend of indigenous Sámi yoiks, grooving rhythms and improvisation – with girly charm. 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.

VILDÁs debut album Vildaluodda – Wildprint, released in April 2019 by Bafe’s Factory, has already gained great reviews internationally. The band has performed on various occasions from concerts to film screenings and appeared on festival stages in Canada, Spain, France, Bulgaria and Sweden. November tour in Canada takes VILDÁ to Victoria, Vancouver, Toronto and Montréal.

Hildá Länsman  – vocals, frame drum
Viivi Maria Saarenkylä  – accordion, live effects

Viivi Maria Saarenkylä 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.

Hildá Länsman 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) traditions 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 band Solju.

Reservation

15$ + fees on line

20$ at the door

Second part of the new series:

Explorers of music with a great voice from Quebec Flavia Garcia.

Appointment on December 11 at 7pm for an interview led by the lecturer Frederic Leotar, followed by an original and interactive performance.

Rate Admission: $ 22 / reduced price : $ 20 (taxes included)

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