Inga Juuso Explained

Inga Juuso
Birth Date:1945 10, df=yes
Birth Place:Mosjøen, Norway
Origin:Sami
Death Place:Norway
Instrument:Vocals
Genre:Traditional sami folk music, jazz, world, ambient
Occupation:Musician (vocals), actor
Label:Vuelie, DAT
Associated Acts:Inga Juuso Group, Bárut, Skáidi

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, Håkon 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.

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

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Inga Juuso "Årets folkemusiker". Norwegian. 21 September 2012. NRK Sápmi.
  2. Web site: Inga Juuso: Musikalske naturportretter. Norwegian. 26 September 2008. 1 April 2013. Ballade.no. 15 November 2008. https://web.archive.org/web/20081115010358/http://www.ballade.no/nmi.nsf/doc/art2008092610235098857404. dead.
  3. Web site: En ære for joiken. Norwegian. 26 September 2008. 1 April 2013. NRK Sami.
  4. Web site: Hvem-Hva-Når om Sámi Grand Prix . Who-What-When about the Sámi Grand Prix . Hætta . Wenche Marie . March 29, 2007 . NRK Sápmi . January 6, 2021 . no.
  5. Web site: En ære for joiken. Norwegian. 26 September 2008. 1 April 2013. Vuelie.no.
  6. http://www.nordlys.no/nyheter/article7544649.ece Notice of death of Inga Juuso