Description
Get mesmerized by a contemporary vision of animistic Joik, the vocal art of the Sámi (the indigenous people of Northern Europe). The Nordic soundscape artist Torgeir Vassvik grooves to the archaic trancelike joik of his people, the Coastal Sami.
He takes a unique and contemporary approach by combining Sami joik and frame drum with an innovative string trio in his group V A S S V I K.
«… sound magician …»
Oslo based vocalist, musician and composer Torgeir Vassvik updates animistic vocal tradition and percussion rituals for the 21st century, undertaking cool soundexperiments.
«… facets full of beauty …»
Torgeir Vassvik stems from Gamvik in high north Norway. Joik has inspired the Sami musician since childhood. But he also grew up with the mandolin music of his father.
«… highly inspiring …»
Next step was playing in several Indie Rock groups. As a great live performer, Torgeir Vassvik
today allies with congenial colleagues. Together they open their hearts for different genres – Classical and New Music included.
«… the most innovative Sami musician these days …»
V A S S V I K performs worldwide – and is now heading for Drammen Sacred Music Festival 2017!
Short videoclip: Vassvik
Line-up:
Torgeir Vassvik, vocals, percussion, guitar
Hans P Kjorstad, violin
Rasmus Kjorstad, violin
Audun Strype, sound design
vassvik.com
