Torgeir Vassvik
| Torgeir Vassvik | |
|---|---|
 Torgeir Vassvik (Arctic Soundpoet) | |
| Background information | |
| Born |
1962 (age 52–53) Finnmark, Norway |
| Genres | Yoik, overtone singing, world, jazz, rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, composer |
| Instruments | Vocals, frame drum, guitar, jaw harp, percussion |
| Years active | 1995-present |
| Labels | Iđut |
| Website |
www |
Torgeir Vassvik (born 1962 in Gamvik) is a Norwegian Sami musician and composer. Vassvik combines yoik and overtone singing with drumming, traditional instruments, and nature sounds.[1] [2]
Discography
- Sáivu, (Iđut 2006), producer Arve Henriksen
- Sápmi, (Iđut 2009), producer Jan Martin Smørdal
References
- ↑ MIC- Music Information Centre Norway Article dated 12.09.2009
- ↑ http://www.khomusic.com/en/khomusic-proms/showcases/artists/torgeir-vassvik-norway
External links
- Torgeir Vassvik at Myspace
- Torgeir Vassvik at folkemusikk.no (in Norwegian)
- Review of Sápmi at Inside World Music
- Review of Sáivu at All about jazz