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.