Transjoik

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Transjoik, originally named Frode Fjellheim Jazzjoik Ensemble (founded 1992 in Trondheim, Norway by Frode Fjellheim), is a Norwegian band that plays Sámi music, often characterised as an ambient electronic, techno and trance band, but with a dose of yoiking, so it is often considered world music.

Discography

• Saajve Dance (Iđut 1994)
• Mahkalahke (Warner Bros. 1997)
• Meavraa (Warner Bros. 2000)
• Uja Nami (Vuelie 2004), nominated for a Spellemannsprisen
• Bewafá with vocals by Sher Mianfad Khan from Pakistan (Vuelie 2005)

Members

• Frode Fjellheim (synth, vocals)
• Tor Haugerud (percussion, vocals)
• Nils-Olav Johansen (bass guitar, vocals)
• Snorre Bjerck (percussion, vocals)

Awards

• Liet International in the Netherlands, for Mijjajaa (2003)

External links

• Transjoik