Mari Boine - interview on Music Freedom Day

Norwegian and Sámi singer Mari Boine speaks about her personal experiences with the religious ban of joik singing.


Mari Boine grew up in an environment where the Sámi style of singing, joik, was viewed as the devils work. She made her debut as an artist in the early 1980s, and had an international break-through with her debut album 'Gula Gula' in 1989.

The interview and the concert was recorded when Mari Boine visited Oslo, Norway, on 3 March 2008 to take part in the Music Freedom Day concert at the Nobel Peace Center.

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Music

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• mari
• boine
• freemuse
• sami
• cultural
• heritage
• norway
• joik
• music
• freedom
• day
• march

[garlicestan]

Beautiful voice, person and thoughts.  It is a privilege to hear her speak.

[vilgessuola]

First time I have heard her speak. She's brilliant. Thanks for posting.

[khangare]

I honour you, Mari, for this amazing and very brave work you are doing, and for your shamanic/angelic voice with which you heal us - thank you!!!!

[alidonli]

powerful!

[Sleepingsun4]

Mari Boine, you are an exceptional and wonderful person!! Tack så mycket!!

[girl89af]

Minner meg litt om finsk :P

[Soyalecitin]

Thank you SO MUCH for loading this video!! Excellent interview.

[Hawkswish]

I know what she means, I have had the same thing as a youth and have had to grow out of it for years. It is incredible that she has spoken on our behalf. Thank You.