Frode Fjellheim
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Frode Fjellheim (born August 27, 1959 in Mosjøen, Norway) is a Norwegian Sami yoiker and musician (piano and synthesizer). Since 1997, he has also composed film scores for NRK and Lars Rasmussen's children's films. During the 1990s, he headed his namesake band «Jazz Joik Ensemble», which is currently known by the name of Transjoik. Fjellheim has also been involved in «Tango Concertino». Iren Reppen, Annbjørg Lien, Sverre Porsanger, Ella Holm Bull and Tone Hulbækmo are some of the other artists that Fjellheim has worked with. Fjellheim also heads his own music company called Vuelie, which publishes books, sheet music and CDs by a number of artists.
[edit] Discography
- Sangen vi glemte — Mijjen Vuelieh, (Iđut 1991)
- Frode Fjellheims Jazz Joik Ensemble, Saajve Dans (Iđut 1994)
- Joik for kor, (Vuelie 2002)
- Aejlies Gaaltije — the Sacred Source (Vuelie 2004)
- Med joik som utgangspunkt, (Vuelie 2004)
[edit] Awards
- 3-year grant by the Norwegian Government (1993–1996).
- Spellemannprisen 2004 open class for Aejlies Gaaltiie — the Sacred Source
- Sor-Trondelag County Cultural Award, 2007
