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Ánde Somby

Shamanism

Ánde Somby is a Sámi joiker rooted in the reindeer-herding joik tradition, performing since 1976 and also a professor of law in Tromsø. Joik is a tradition of its own, related to but distinct from shamanism.

ShamanismNorway (Sápmi)
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Ánde Somby

Ánde Somby is a Sámi joiker rooted in the reindeer-herding joik tradition, performing since 1976 and also a professor of law in Tromsø. Joik is a tradition of its own, related to but distinct from shamanism.

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