Kari Heimen is an artist, composer, percussionist, and joiker, performing both original and traditional North and South Sami joiks alongside the frame drum.

Her distinctive, modern joik style draws from multiple musical traditions, blending Indian and Middle Eastern rhythmic techniques to create hypnotic and groove-driven performances. With her band HEIMEN, she has released two albums—the latest exploring the impact of Norway’s forced assimilation of the Sami people.

A fearless innovator, Kari brings joik to new sonic landscapes.

Kari will deliver a workshop in joiking
Joik is an ancient vocal tradition from Sápmi. Kari will take you through some of the characteristics of the joik. You will also meet Goavddis – the Sami drum. And if you feel like it, you might learn a joik or two during the session.

Part of the Long Song at Knockengorroch