Inga Juuso
Inga Juuso | |
|---|---|
 This Portrait was shot while working with Ravddas Ravdii in 1991 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 5 October 1945 Mosjøen, Norway |
| Origin | Sami |
| Died | 23 August 2014 (aged 68) Norway |
| Genres | Traditional sami folk music, jazz, world, ambient |
| Occupation(s) | Musician (vocals), actor |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Labels | Vuelie, DAT |
| Associated acts | Inga Juuso Group, Bárut, Skáidi |
| Website | musicnorway |
Inga Juuso (5 October 1945 – 23 August 2014) was a Sami yoiker, singer and actress in the film The Kautokeino Rebellion. She was known from her own band performances, and recordings and collaborations with musicians like Steinar Raknes, H��kon Mjåset Johansen, and Jørn Øien.[1]
Career[]
Juuso was the first Sami named "Traditional Folk Musician of the year" in Norway 2012,[1] and had a long career performing with various musicians in Scandinavia.[2] She also appeared in the film The Kautokeino Rebellion (2008) by Nils Gaup, and was recognized as a major carrier and promoter of the Sami cultural tradition.[2][3]
In 2008, she released the album Patterns of the heart (DAT) by the Inga Juuso Group, followed by "Bálggis" ("Vuelie"), with the musical group Bárut.[citation needed]
Awards and honours[]
In 1998, she was awarded the Áillohaš Music Award for her significant contributions to Saami music.[4] She was also awarded the title of Spellemannprisen in 2011.[5]
Death[]
Juuso died on 23 August 2014, aged 68.[6]
Discography[]
- 1991: "Ravddas Ravddi" (DAT), produced by Ande Somby.
- 1994: "Calbmeliiba" ("Frozen moments"/"Momentos inolvidables"; Iđut), with Johan Sara, Jai Shankar and flamenco musicians Rogelio de Badajoz Duran and Erik Steen
- 2008: "Vaimmo Ivnnit" ("Where the rivers meet"; DAT), with the duo Skáidi (including Steinar Raknes)
- 2008: "Patterns of the heart" (DAT), with the Inga Juuso Group, including Patrick Shaw Iversen, Kenneth Ekornes, Steinar Raknes, Peter Baden and Roger Ludvigsen
- 2011: "Bálggis" ("Vuelie"), with Barut (including Martin Smidt & Asbjørn Berson)[5]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Inga Juuso "Årets folkemusiker"" (in Norwegian). NRK Sápmi. 21 September 2012.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Inga Juuso: Musikalske naturportretter" (in Norwegian). Ballade.no. 26 September 2008. Retrieved 1 April 2013.
- ^ "En ære for joiken" (in Norwegian). NRK Sami. 26 September 2008. Retrieved 1 April 2013.
- ^ Hætta, Wenche Marie (29 March 2007). "Hvem-Hva-Når om Sámi Grand Prix" [Who-What-When about the Sámi Grand Prix] (in Norwegian). NRK Sápmi. Retrieved 6 January 2021.
- ^ Jump up to: a b "En ære for joiken" (in Norwegian). Vuelie.no. 26 September 2008. Retrieved 1 April 2013.
- ^ Notice of death of Inga Juuso; accessed 25 August 2014.
External links[]
- 1945 births
- 2014 deaths
- Musicians from Vefsn
- Norwegian Sámi musicians
- Norwegian Sámi people
- Áillohaš Music Award winners
- Spellemannprisen winners
- Sámi actors