This singing technique called "kulning" is an ancient Swedish herdingcall, that was used by women long time ago to call home the cows and the goats, since it can be heard through very far distances. I sang for the cows one last time before they had to go back to the farm for the winter. I always feel a sorrow when they leave in the autumn. Since May they have been here on the fields, bringing some life to our little quiet village with only 10 inhabitants in the middle of the northern woods. The

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383K views · 2.1K reactions | In Scandinavia, a unique singing technique evolved across the centuries to call the cows home from the pastures for the evening: Kulning.  | DW Euromaxx | Facebook

805K views · 9.2K shares | Here comes a new little video with kulning. The northern mountains was my inspiration for this melody. I also want to mention that I am currently working on my very first CD with kulning, all thanks to you guys. All the love and support you have given me has been a huge inspiration to make this dream come true. So from the bottom of my heart – thank you <3 | Jonna Jinton | Facebook

Kulning is the word for the ancient Swedish herding call, that has its roots in the nordic medieval age. Because of its special high-pitched sound it was used to communicate with animals and creature through very far distances. Ever since I was a child i have felt something magical and enchanting about this sound. It really touches me in a way I can't explain. So the last months I have practiced this vocal technique to learn it myself. So this is a short example of me doing "kulning" :) | Jonna