Láhpoluoppal

The recording featured here is entitled Láhpoluoppal, part of Kristine Hansen’s Lyd-ID project to “sound-identify” different parts of Norway and capture something of what she describes as the “primal landscape”. Funded by a grant from the Sami Artists’ Council, this 37-minute recording was completed by editing down many hours of recordings made while Hansen spent three weeks alone in a small canvas tent in the remote wilderness between Alta and Kautokeino.

This haunting and evocative recording is a concert of wind, rain, birds, voice, water, insects, and solitude.

About the Artist

Kristine Hansen is a teacher, composer, and percussionist living in Alta, Finnmark, a municipality in Norway’s far north. Read a recent interview about her life and inspiration then check out her recordings on Spotify or YouTube.

Tusen Takk to Kristine Hansen for participating in Sounds of Culture!