Inga Juuso


Inga Juuso 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.

Career

Juuso was the first Sami named "Traditional Folk Musician of the year" in Norway 2012, and had a long career performing with various musicians in Scandinavia. She also appeared in the film The Kautokeino Rebellion by Nils Gaup, and was recognized as a major carrier and promoter of the Sami cultural tradition.
In 2008, she released the album Patterns of the heart by the Inga Juuso Group, followed by "Bálggis", with the musical group Barut.

Honours

She was awarded the title of Spellemannprisen in 2011.

Death

Juuso died on 23 August 2014, aged 68.

Discography