Friday, 12 July 2024

#338: Natural History Playlist #3: 'Duinne'

The song Duinne by Mari Boine is sung in Sami, the language spoken by the Sami people, the indigenous people of northern Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Russia. The lyrics are about the connection between the land and the people who live on it. It describes the deep connection that the singer has with the land, and how it has shaped her identity. 
She sings about the mountains, the rivers, and the sky, and how they have influenced her life in many ways.




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