Inga Juuso
| Inga Juuso | |
|---|---|
| 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, Barut, Skáidi |
| Website |
musicnorway |
Inga Juuso (5 October 1945 – 23 August 2014) was a yoiker, Sami 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, Håkon Mjåset Johansen, and Jørn Øien.[1]
Career
Juuso was the first Sami named "This year's Traditional Folk Musician" 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 Barut.
Honours
She was awarded the title of Spellemannprisen in 2011.[4]
Death
Juuso died on 23 August 2014, aged 69.[5]
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)[4]
References
- 1 2 "Inga Juuso "Årets folkemusiker"" (in Norwegian). NRK Sápmi. 21 September 2012.
- 1 2 "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.
- 1 2 "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.
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| Awards | ||
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| Preceded by Jaga Jazzist |
Recipient of the Open class Spellemannprisen 2011 |
Succeeded by Farmers Market |
| Preceded by Marit Sandvik |
Recipient of the Nordlysprisen 2012 |
Succeeded by Nils Anders Mortensen |
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