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Transjoik

- ancient, timeless, hypnotic

Transjoik create music that is truly exciting, vital and powerful. Song, throat yoik prayer calls, rap or recitation? Transjoik consists of four musicians that utilise their voices in a way you've never heard before. Based on performances of the old Sami vocal style yoik that has been recorded on wax rolls, the collective builds up a modern yet timeless, hypnotic atmosphere.

The vocal expression is augmented by two drum kits, synth, electronic loops, and bass guitar. If one is to pigeonhole the style, electronica, ambient and trance are terms that might apply. The term world music could also be relevant; if so, Transjoik has brought the genre a step further towards its future.

Transjoik has in recent years released five critically acclaimed CDs, toured Scandinavia, Europe, USA and Canada and has established itself with its own take on folk music fused with new urban genres.

Frode Fjellheim | synth, vocals
Nils-Olav Johansen | guitars, vocals
Mattis Kleppen | bass
Tor Haugerud | percussion, vocals
Snorre Bjerck | percussion, vocals
 

SOUNDCHECK // www.myspace.com/transjoik

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