Feb 9, 2024 | News Archive
Frode Fjellheim has been a central and important person in the dissemination of the Sami cultural heritage through his work as a composer, producer and publisher. FONO awards the Bjellesau Prize to Frode Fjellheim primarily because of his work as a publisher in the company VUELIE (which is the South Sami word for yoik)
Mar 30, 2023 | News Archive
The prestigious award is awarded this year to Frode Fjellheim, who has been a central player in the dissemination and revitalization of Sami cultural heritage through his own work as a composer, and in close collaboration with Sami artists - also from the South Sami and Ume Sami music fields.
Dec 22, 2021 | News Archive
The Stay At Home Choir has announced that their first project in 2022 will be Vuelie.
Here is what they write on their web page:
"Disney fans will recognise Vuelie from Frozen, but we’re thrilled to be singing a magical new choral arrangement, and we’ll be joined in rehearsals by Sámi composer Frode Fjellheim. ✨ 🎶 You’ll also get a unique opportunity to learn to yoik - a traditional style of Sámi singing - and we’re inviting young singers to join us for a special free open session to sing the children’s voice part!"
Dec 1, 2021 | News Archive
Beaivi, áhčážan, Eanni, eannážan is a worthy tribute to parts of Valkepää's art. The production shows his world of art and poetry, but to an even greater extent it displays Fjellheim as a composer, a composer who shows us how to make classical music on Sami premises. (scenekunst.no)
Sep 3, 2021 | Music, News Archive
The group Gras releases a new single today: Handa te´n far. The song is written by Solveig Salthammer Kolaas and is produced by Frode Fjellheim and Gras. Frode Fjellheim also participates as a yoiker/vocalist. Links to Spotify and Tidal ...
Jun 30, 2021 | News Archive
Frode Fjellheim has composed music for the opening performance at the Arctic Arts Festival 2021. The 7 female performers who are on stage are renowned dancers, yoikers and singers. The yoik is a key element in the performance and the performers will both yoik and dance.