kannajalik
Kannajalik is a term that refers to a traditional form of folk music originating from the northern regions of Finland, particularly Finnish Lapland. It is characterized by its melodic and often melancholic tunes, typically performed on simple instruments. While the exact origins are debated, it is believed to have developed from Sámi musical traditions and early Finnish folk music, influenced by the vast and often solitary landscapes of the Arctic.
The instrumentation for kannajalik is usually sparse, commonly featuring a kantele, a plucked string instrument, and
Kannajalik was historically passed down orally, with songs and melodies learned and adapted within families and