yoiker

Etymology

From yoik + -er.

yoiker means A singer of a traditional Sami singing style called yoik. Lexicurio rates it Sui generis — a strength score of 91 out of 100.

noun

A singer of a traditional Sami singing style called yoik.“They hit on the idea of starting a festival called Juiogan Reimat ('a Yoik gathering') to bring together the best yoikers in Samiland as a celebration of the music, although the event seems to be largely a family affair. Lawra's father Ande, a renowned yoiker himself, acts as MC. Sara and her family - mother, father and younger brother - have taken care of the logistics for preparing and operating”