Transjoik, originally named Frode Fjellheim Jazzjoik Ensemble (founded 1992 in

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by Frode Fjellheim), is a Norwegian band that plays Sámi music, often characterised as an ambient electronic,

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and

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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'' (

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2004), nominated for a Spellemannsprisen *''Bewafá'' with vocals by Sher Mianfad Khan from

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(

2005)

Members

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

Snorre Bjerck Snorre Bjartmann Bjerck (born 25 February 1962) is a Norwegian jazz musician (drums, percussion and vocals). He has played in bands like "First Set", Jon Balke, Batagraf, and the sami band Transjoik., and is otherwise known from recordings and ...

(percussion, vocals)

Awards

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in the

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, for
Mijjajaa
' (2003)

External links

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