Orbina: Orbina II Published: 08/25/2003 by Tomas Lauvland Pettersen http://www.mic.no/mic.nsf/doc/art2003082514484712503547 MIC’s Listen to Norway profile series continues with Orbina’s second album.   Listen to excerpts from Orbina’s latest album Listen to more tracks or buy Orbina’s two acclaimed albums

Nine years after their debut, Orbina return with the follow up. Fusing ancient Sami vocal traditions with 21st century production techniques and instrumentation is a serious undertaking that could easily end up not portraying the rich Sami traditions correctly. Orbina succeed on their quest - the outcome of the efforts on this album might best be described as a large canvas of highly contemporary Saami folk music with colourful strokes of present technology. Rich vocal tracks, tasteful programming and skilful instrumentation round out a strong album that serves as a lasting point of reference for contemporary Sami crossover music.

Orbina: Orbina II (DAT DATCD 34)
 

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