- country:Finland
- region:Sápmi
- label:Bafe's Factory
- type:Band, Quartet
- gender:male, female
- instrumentation:vocal, percussion, guitar
- artist posted by:Bafe's Factory
Line up
- Erkki Feodoroff (bass)
- Hildá Länsman (vocals)
- Kevin Francett (drums)
- Nicholas Francett (guitar, cello and vocals)
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GÁJANAS or "ECHO" is a band that plays Northern Sámi ethno-progressive music. The group comes from the top of Finland, Inari-Utsjoki area. Echoes of Sámi tradition encounter the present moment and form a colourful combination in the music of Gájanas. One can also hear a dialog between the traditional and modern Sámi music. In addition it emphasizes the strong nature connection of the Sámi people. Different genres combine and create something new and unique.
WINNER - Summer Solstice Indigenous Music Awards 2021, Canada - The International Indigenous Artist-group Recording of the Year
Second prize at the Sámi Grand Prix song contest 2016, Norway
Band of the year by the folk music festival Kaustinen 2017, Finland
