Sami vocalist channels activism into pathbreaking music

The World

Mari has brought Sami music into the mainstream by blending a traditional style of vocalizing with rock. And, as host Carolyn Beeler explains, she’s supercharged that music with rage at the historic repression of her people. The result is haunting and unforgettable.

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