‘Kulning’, or herding call, was originally used by women as a powerful vocal working tool for communication with the cattle at the summer pastures in rural Scandinavia. 

Today, ‘Kulning’ has transformed into an artistic expression in its own right that can be heard in experimental music, modern composition and arrangements, and even used as a tool for self-defence. ‘Kulning’- has become a popular movement amongst women as a powerful use of the woman's voice. At the Folk Music Department at KMH in Stockholm, we have created a platform for ‘Kulning’as an artistic expression using improvisation and vocal techniques in many different contexts and offer free courses that teach this vocal technique and music style, attracting hundreds of participants from various backgrounds over the years. 

What role has this platform played, based on our artistic, pedagogic, and scientific research, in this transformation? How do we, as artistic practitioners, researchers, and teachers, act as agents of change and innovation within and outside of arts education, giving room to using your voice both as a musical expression and an expression of female power? How has this traditional use of the voice reoriented itself into new contexts, contributing to today's society? 

 References How do we formulate and teach this unique voice use? How do we use it in artistic practice? How is it used and thriving today both inside and outside performed on stage Women herds would use the power of their voices in a high pitch and improvise melodies and calls.