Hildá Länsman
A Sámi singer and joiker from Utsjoki, the northernmost municipality in Finland, Hildá Länsman carries one of Europe's oldest vocal traditions — the joik — to stages around the world, from Solju to her solo album Dajan.
Biography
The daughter of joiker Ulla Pirttijärvi, Hildá Länsman grew up in the tradition of joik, the singing of the Sámi people, before training in global music at the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki.
In 2014, she formed the duo Solju with her mother (album Ođđa Áigodat, 2018; Uvjamuohta, named International Indigenous Recording of the Year 2023 at the Summer Solstice Indigenous Music Awards, in Canada). She also sings in VILDÁ, with accordionist Viivi Maria Saarenkylä (Vildaluodda, 2019), and in Gájanas, formed in 2016. In 2021, her song “Jođi”, shared with Lávre, won the Sámi Grand Prix.
Her debut solo album, Dajan (2025), grew out of her collaboration with producer and musician Tuomas Norvio — the duo they form showcased at WOMEX 2026 in Tampere, and they perform together at O Patro Vys on 20 November 2026, for the Chia Productions night of the Mundial Montréal OFF.
Stages and milestones
Solju — Ođđa Áigodat (2018) · VILDÁ — Vildaluodda (2019) · “Jođi” (with Lávre) — Sámi Grand Prix winner 2021 · Uvjamuohta — International Indigenous Recording of the Year, Summer Solstice Indigenous Music Awards 2023 · Dajan — debut solo album, 2025 · WOMEX 2026 showcase — Tampere
Discography
Solju — Ođđa Áigodat (2018), Uvjamuohta · VILDÁ — Vildaluodda (2019) · Dajan — debut solo album (2025, with Tuomas Norvio)
Gallery
Calendar
- 20 November 2026 — Montreal, O Patro Vys — Chia Productions night (Mundial Montréal OFF nights) · 9:45 p.m., with Tuomas Norvio
Show formats
- Duo — Hildá Länsman & Tuomas Norvio (joik, vocals, electronics)