Renowned singer, musician, activist, and cultural icon Mari Boine is now releasing her newest single, “Lean dás”! This captivating track is a unique collaboration with Norwegian-Sámi vocalist and activist Ella Marie Hætta Isaksen (former ISÁK). The artists bring their rich musical backgrounds to the track, infusing it with a profound sense of authenticity and passion.
The track is taken from Mari’s full-length ‘Alva’, scheduled for release on the 6th of September 2024 via By Norse Music.
Mari Boine shares her insights on the new single: “It can be difficult to maintain hope in these dark times, but to surrender hope is to lose our will to action, to render ourselves powerless.
One reason I love “Lean dás” (I Am Always Here) is because it shines with hope. In this duet with my dear friend Ella Marie, we joik (summon) the Universal Mother, Divine Source, Giver of Life, Creative Force.”
Ella Marie comments: “It truly is a dream come true to be featured on Mari’s new album. I have listened to her music as long as I can remember, and she is the greatest role model I have ever had. To now call her my friend and collaborator feels very special, and I am are so honored that she wanted to merge her own song with our song, “Mun Lean dás”, for this unique release. Singing it in the studio with Mari present was not only a magical experience, but also a master class in how she conveys emotions through her art. I am truly grateful for this experience.”
Listen to “Lean dás” HERE
‘Alva’ is available for presales HERE
Credits “Lean dás” / I Am Always Here
Lyrics/ Sanít: Rawdna Carita Eira & Ella Marie Hætta Isaksen
Music / Nuohtta: Music: Mari Boine, Svein Schultz, Ella Marie Hætta Isaksen, James Daniel Njie Eriksen and Aleksander Kostopoulos
Mari Boine – Vocals
Ella Marie Hætta Isaksen – Vocals
Stein Austrud – Synths & Additional vocals
Georg Buljo – Electric guitar
Kristian Svalestad Olstad – Electric guitar
Gunnar Augland – Drums & percussion
Svein Schultz – Bass, worldstick & programming
Video by Carl Christian Lein Størmer
English lyrics translation by Julie Whitehorn
Tracklist ‘Alva’
1. Die dien luohkkái / Up That Hill (05:16)
2. Dánsso fal mu váhkaran / Keep On Dancing Váhkaran (05:04)
3. Olamuttos letne ain / Still Within Reach (06:31)
4. Oidnojuvvon / Destiny (04:42)
5. Mu eadni / Mother of Mine (04:18)
6. Várjalivččet min vuolláneames / Keep Us From Giving Up (04:44)
7. Mieđušteapmi / Halfway Home (04:15)
8. Anárjoh’gáttis / By My Beautiful River (05:00)
9. Oainnestan / Glimpses (06:25)
10. Vuoi beaivi don eallima addi / O Beaivi Giver of Life (05:37)
11. Áhkánsuolu (05:27)
12. Rohkos / A Prayer (05:42)
13. Lean dás / I Am Always Here (04:35)
Pre-order at https://mariboine.bandcamp.com/album/alva
Mari Boine Live 2024 and 2025
15-08 Bodø – Torsdag i Parken
17-08 Inari, Finland – Sajos
12-09 Elverum – Elverum Kulturhus SOLD OUT
13-09 Kolbotn – Kolben
14-09 Jessheim – Ullensaker kulturhus SOLD OUT
20-09 Kristiansund – Kulturfabrikken – FEW TICKETS LEFT
21-09 Sunndalsøra – Sunndalsøra Kulturhus
22-09 Molde – Bjornsonhuset
26-09 Førde – Førdehuset
27-09 Sandane – Trivselshagen
28-09 Geiranger – Festspela
03-10 Sandnes – Sandnes Kulturhus – FEW TICKETS LEFT
04-10 Bryne – Storstova – FEW TICKETS LEFT
10-10 Strand – Torghuset
11-10 Suldal – Kulturhuset i Suldal
12-10 Sauda – Sauda Kulturhus
20-10 Oslo – Den Norske Opera & Ballett SOLD OUT
20-10 Oslo – Den Norske Opera & Ballett – 2nd show – SOLD OUT
22-10 Oslo – Den Norske Opera & Ballett
01-11 Mandal – Buen Kulturhus – FEW TICKETS LEFT
02-11 Asker – Asker kulturhus SOLD OUT
03-11 Larvik – Bølgen Kulturhus – FEW TICKETS LEFT
08-11 Steinkjer – Hilmarfestivalen
09-11 Oppdal – Oppdal Kulturhus – FEW TICKETS LEFT
15-11 Zürich, Switzerland – Volkshaus
20-11 Kongsvinger – Radhus-Teatret
21-11 Lier – Lier kulturscene SOLD OUT
22-11 Moss – Verket Scene – FEW TICKETS LEFT
2025
17-01 Bergen – Grieghallen – FEW TICKETS LEFT
18-01 Stavanger – Stavanger Konserthus
24-01 Ålesund – Parken Kulturhus
25-01 Trondheim – Olavshallen
05-02 Finnsnes – Kulturhuset
06-02 Målselv – Istindportalen
08-02 Tromsø – Tromsø Kulturhus – FEW TICKETS LEFT
09-02 Tromsø – Tromsø Kulturhus – EXTRA CONCERT
12-02 Lakselv – Kultursalen Lakselv
14-02 Hammerfest – Arktisk Kultursenter
15-02 Alta – Alta Kultursal – FEW TICKETS LEFT
22-02 Mosjøen – Mosjøen Kulturhus
06-03 Baerum – Baerum Kulturhus
07-03 Askim – Askim Kulturhus
08-03 Fredrikstad – Blå Grotte
20-03 Nes – Nes Kulturhus
21-03 Ås – Ås Kulturhus
22-03 Lillestrøm – Lillestrøm Kulturhus
28-03 Nøtterøy – Nøtterøy Kulturhus
30-03 Skien – Insenhuset
