• JOHAN A. ANDERSEN Solo acapella joiks.
  Hoi Hoi (IDUT ICD 991) 100
• ANGELIT / ANGELIN TYTÖT / GIRLS OF ANGELI Young, modern female joiking group. Trad & original joiks and songs in a contemporary setting. 

Dolla (1992 recording with original trio. Joiks, percussion, acoustic guitar) (MIPUCD 102) 70 
Giitu (1993) (Finlandia Innovators 3984-26854-2) 80 
Skeaikit (1995) (Finlandia Innovators 3984-26858-2) 80  
The New Voice of North (collection) (Finlandia 0630-18063-2) 130 
Mánnu (1999) (Finlandia Innovators 3984-25790-2) 130   
• JOHAN ANDERS BAER Young and adventurous male joiker 

Máhkarávju (1991: 36 joiks and nature sounds) (DATCD 12) 100  
Guovssu (1997: this one features full Finnish band: Esa Kotilainen - synthesizer, accordions, drums, Heikki Virtanen - double bass, Seppo "Baron" Paakkunainen - saxes, flute, Mikko Hassinen - drums and percussion, Peter Lerche - electric guitar.) (DATCD 27) 100    
• MARI BOINE Famous contemporary joik fusion. Guitar, bass, percussion, violin 

Gula Gula (Her first real joik album, with her band. This has the original Norwegian cover art) (ICD 891) 145  
Goaskinviellja "Eagle Brother" (1992, mostly original material. Full band as on Gula Gula) (MBCD 62) 135  
Leahkastin "Unfolding" (1995) (MBCD 94) 135  
Radiant Warmth (American compilation, tracks from Goaskinviellja and the album Leahkastin in a deluxe Digipak package.) (Antilles 314 533 520-2) 130  
Eallin (Live album from Sami music star and her excellent band. Very good recording that captures the atmosphere and excitement of her concerts. Recorded Kassel, Germany July 20, 1996.) (Antilles 533799-2) 130  
Room of Worship (1998: New one from the joik queen and her electric / acoustic band. As always, it's high quality excellence. Nothing radically different from her previous albums but a definite must for all her fans.) (Antilles 5590232) 130 
(Note: Gula Gula is available on the Real World label, via Virgin / EMI, outside Scandinavia.  Antilles releases are available on Verve World, via Polygram, in many territories outside Scandinavia.)    
• ANDERS P. BONGO Solo joik from winner of 1996 Easter Sámi Grand Prix Joik Contest in Kautokeino. 

Nássa (1999) (DATCD 28) 100 
• ELLA HOLM BULL Female joiker 

Jåvle-Laavlomh (1997: Sami Christmas songs) (ICD 962) 100    
• CALBMELIIBA Joik, flamenco, Indian fusion with Inga Juuso, Johan Sara Jr., Rogelio De Badajoz Duran, Erik Steen, Jai Shankar Sahajpal

Frozen Moments (1999) (DATCD 29) 100 
• FRODE FJELLHEIM Multi instrumentalist. Electro/acoustic instrumental folk/jazz joik fusion 

Sangen Vi Glemte (ICD 911) 110  
Saajve Dans (1994: 6 piece band, mostly original compositions) (ICD 943) 100    
• FRODE FJELLHEIM & TRANSJOIK Third CD from Frode and definitely his best. Even more adventurous than his previous CD, this new one is a great leap forward in new joik fusions, featuring accompaniment: sax, keyboards, guitar, clarinets, percussion and several guest joikers. Appearing on the excellent Atrium label of Sweden. Highly recommended! 

Mahkalahke (1997) (Atrium 0630 19780-2) 130 
• DAGNY BITI GREEN Female acapella joiker. 

Bávttajohka (1997) (DATCD 26) 100    
• IRENE & TORE Irene Pettersen and Tore S. Aslaksen are an original, modern joiking duo, with accompaniment of guitars, percussion, bass, sax and keyboards. 

Deatnogatte Irene ja Tore (ICD 971) 100    
• INGA JUUSO Traditional female joiker 

Ravddas Ravdii (1991: acapella recording) (DATCD 9) 100    
JOHAN J. KEMI / MARIT BAER / BERIT INGA BAER Three traditional joikers. 
Dejoda (all trad joiks) (DATCD 16) 100    
• MARI KEMI / ANNE KRISTINE GAUP / LENNART KULLGREN Traditional joikers with a basic contemporary group: guitar, bass, piano, drums 

Mun Gal Máhtán (1994) (ICD 941) 100    
• EERO MAGGA Solo male joiker. 

Beavváseana (CDMAG06) 80    
• MU GIRKOGIRJI Fifteen or so singing and joiking youngsters, with accompaniment of guitars, organ, synthesizer, trumpet, cello and violin. Material consists of old children's songs. 

Máze Lávlunjoavku (DATCD 24) 100    
• IVVÁR NIILLAS Joiks for persons, animals and landscapes by this traditional joiker from the Buolbmat district of Sámiland. The real stuff.

Deh (1998) (AmmaCD 01) 110 
• RÀIKKU NIILLASA ÁNDE NIILAS Male joiker 

Mirkkocalbmi (1995: acapella joiks) (DATCD 21) 110    
• BERIT NORDLUND Female joiker 

Muittut (Lásis CD 1) 100  
Ipmasat (Lásis CD 2) 100    
• ORBINA Excellent modern Sami/Norwegian band featuring Roger Ludvigsen (of Mari Boine's band) on guitar, Bjørn Ole Rasch (from Annbjørg Lien's band) on synthesizers and Leif I. Eide on joiks and vocals. Email: beaivvas@online.no 

Orbina (ICD 931) 100    
• SEPPO PAAKKUNAINEN & NILS ASLAK VALKEAPÄÄ Finnish folk/jazz composer and famous male joiker 

Adjajohka, silbacuojan (1990: guitar, bass, saxophones, synthesizer, female vocals) (DATCD 7) 100  
Sámi Luondu, Gollerisku "Joik Symphony" (19990-92: features Karelia group, Johan Anders Baer and Estonian orchestra) (DATCD 11) 100    
• ULLA PIRTTIJÄRVI Singer/joiker once with Angelin Tytöt, now on her own. 

Honkon Dohkká Deluxe CD and hard cover book combination of Sámi children's songs, including notes and color drawings. (DATCD 23) 140  
Ruossa Eanan Her second album, on Sweden's contemporary music label Atrium, is rather similar in attitude and design to the Frode Fjellheim & Transjoik CD, with some of the same players: Frode on synthesizer, vocals and percussion, Nils Olav Johansson on guitar, plus Jonas Knutsson on saxophone, producer Manne von Ahn Öberg on bass and percussion and a cellist. Ulla joiks and plays frame drum and bells. Another very fine Sami album for modern times. (Atrium 0630 19717-2) 130    
• SVERRE PORSANGER Male joiker 

Lávlu Lávlla (voice, sax, synth, gtr) (ICD 932) 100    
• RÁVNNA-JON RÁVNÁ & PIERAS-PER-ÁNNE RISTIN Female joik duo 

Calbmelan (1995: acapella joiks) (DATCD 22) 100    
• SANCUARI A band from the sami town of Guovdageaidnu in Norway. "Melodious joik-rock" is their style and they do trad joiks as well as original compositions. Guitars, synthesizer, piano, drums, bass, sax, flute. vocals. 

Stállangazza (1997 recording) (DATCD 25) 100    
• JOHAN SARA JR. & GROUP Modern joik fusion, 5-piece group: guitar, balafon, synthesizer, bass, flutes, zither, harmonica, drums 

Ovcci Vuomi Ovtta Veaiggis (1995: trad and original compositions) (DATCD 20) 100    
• CATARINA UTSI / PAULUS UTSI Female singer 

Báze Dearvan Goahtoeanan (1990: includes Seppo Pakkunainen & N.-A. Valkeapää) (DATCD 8) 100    
• NILS-ASLAK VALKEAPÄÄ World famous joiker 

The Magic of Sámi Yoik  (1972-76: this CD comprises material from the LPs Juoigamat and Duvva,Áilen Nigga Elle ja Aillohas from 1972 and 1976.) (Finlandia Innovators 3984-22112-2) 130 
Goase Dusse "Bird Symphony" (nature sounds and joiks) (DATCD 15) 100   
• NILS-ASLAK VALKEAPÄÄ / INGOR ANTTE AILU GAUP 

Sápmi Lottázan (Reissue of 3 classic albums from early '80s, on 2 CDs. Joiks & electro/acoustic folk/jazz by Ailu and the Karelia group) (DATCD 13) 150    
• NILS-ASLAK VALKEAPÄÄ / ESA KOTILAINEN / SEPPO PAAKKUNAINEN / JOHAN ANDERS BAERTwo joikers and two members of Karelia group 

Winter Games (includes music performed at 1994 Winter Olympics, Oslo) (DATCD 17) 100    
• NILS-ASLAK VALKEAPÄÄ / ESA KOTILAINEN Joiks and electronic Sámi landscapes on synthesizer 

Beaivi, Ahcazan (1988) (DATCD 4) 100  
Eanan, Eallima Eadni (1989) (DATCD 5) 100  
Jietnagovadas Beaivi, Áhcázan (Recitation plus synthesizer. 4 CD set) (DATCD 10) 200  
Beaivi, Áhcázan BOOK (570 page hardcover book including b&w Sámi photographs dating back to the early 1900s, Valkeapää poetry and joiks. Essential item for anyone interested in Sámi life and culture) (ISBN 82 90625 06 5) 290    
• WIMME Contemporary joiker Wimme Saari recognized for his contribution to Hector Zazou's Songs from the Cold Seas album, and his band Tapani Rinne (bass clarinet, whistles) Jari Kokkonen (keyboards), plus guitar, programs. (Wimme info here.) 

Wimme (1995) (ZENCD 2043) 125  
Texas (1996: New 4 track EP from this brilliant joiker, featuring his band of RinneRadio guys. Finnish Sami ambient techno fusion!) (ZENSICD 1039) 35 
Gierran (1997: Brand new full length CD from this brilliant joiker, featuring his band of RinneRadio guys. Woodwinds, keyboards, percussion, programming, ukelele, mandolin. Another excellent album. Wimme is on his way to stardom!) 120 
Finnish Ambient Techno Chant (Major label (BMG/Catalyst) compilation album featuring RinneRadio material and pieces from Wimme's first album. Remastered for maximum trance-inducing powers.) (BMG 09026-68752-2) 75  

SÀMI COMPILATIONS

• LUODIS LUOHTÁI Trad joiks: Elen Sara, Ole Gaino, Inga Tornensis, M. Gaup (ICD 921) 90   
• LUODIS LUOHTÀI 2 Second volume of unadulterated, acapella joiks from the Idut label. Mathis M. Gaup, Elen Inga Eira Sara, Ole Larsen Gaino. (ICD 972) 90   
• JOJK - A PRESENTATION OF SAMI FOLK MUSIC Here's a deluxe box set including 3CDs and a 300 page hardback book. The CDs collect together all the joiks from the two recording journeys made by the Swedish Broadcasting Corporation in 1953. Includes 195 joiks from all regions of Sámiland. The book, written by the recording team, includes stories of Sámi life, personal portraits and words of all the joiks, in both Swedish and English. This is an essential document for everyone interested in the history of joik and Sámi culture. (CAP 21544) 250  (*Note:  please enquire about postage costs for this extremely large item.) 
• JOY! ILLU! This is a book, actually. Subtitled: Children's Drawings from the Arctic, it's a 100 + page hardcover including Sámi children's drawings in color and b&w. Also includes a CD (5'42 of music) by Viatcheslav E. Kemlil from the Republic of Sakha. (DATCD 19 / ISBN 82 90625 1) 140  

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