Edinburgh Tradfest: Pelkkä Poutanen

Pelkkä Poutanen is a hypnotic and unique artist, known for her distinctive voice and masterful throat-singing techniques—an art form rarely performed by women. Her music weaves together Scandinavian and Finno-Ugric folk singing, traditional folk influences, live electronics, and roots-inspired elements, drawing inspiration from different corners of the world. From these components, she creates fresh and exciting soundscapes.