Sofia Jannok - Gáhkkor

"Gáhkkor" by native Sami Swedish singer Sofia Jannok, is a mystical and serene blend of melodic sound. It is dark and uplifting, yet delicate and powerful all in a masterful arrangement. According to the title list, Gáhkkor means 'the black-throated diver' also known as a loon. The lyrics tell of her grandfather pulling in his fishing net one day to find that the bird had been caught in his net and was mortally wounded.

Footage is from "Nature 2010" by Raphael and Jonathan Forsthuber.


My sincere apologies for misspelling Sofia's surname in the video.



Lyrics:
Gáhkkor son čuorvu nu
čáppa jienain
Šerreš jienain

De áddjá fierpmui
Vuolvojávrris
Juohke eahkeda earet bassi

Go de iskkai daid firpmiid árrat
Gáhkkoraš lei nu
Sorbmanan

Ja nuppi gáhkkora gulaimet
Morašteame juohke ija
Guoimmi váillahii nu

Gáhkkor čuorvu
Morašta
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English Translation:

The black-throated diver
She cries with the most beautiful sound
A clear sound

Then my grandfather put out his fishing nets
Into lake Vuolvojavri
Every night except on Sunday

When in early morning he emptied his nets
the little diver was caught
was mortally wounded

And we heard her beloved
mourning every night
Sadly missing her other half

The diver is crying
Grieving
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