Torgeir Vassvik
Torgeir Vassvik (born 3 October 1962 in Gamvik, Sápmi) is a Norwegian Sami musician and composer. Vassvik combines Joik with drum and traditional instruments,.[1] [2]
Torgeir Vassvik | |
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 Torgeir Vassvik (Arctic Soundpoet) | |
| Background information | |
| Born | 3 October 1962 Gamvik, Sápmi/Norway |
| Genres | Joik, overtone singing, world, jazz, rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, composer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, frame drum, guitar, jaw harp, percussion |
| Years active | 1998-present |
| Website | vassvik |
Torgeir Vassvik playing traditional Joik at TFF Rudolstadt 2015
Discography
- Sáivu, (Iđut 2006), producer Arve Henriksen
- Sápmi, (Iđut 2009), producer Jan Martin Smørdal
- Gákti, (Heilo 2019), producer Torgeir Vassvik, Babette Michel
References
- MIC- Music Information Centre Norway Article dated 12.09.2009
- "Torgeir Vassvik (Norway) | Мир Хомуса - Khomus Universe". Archived from the original on 2013-04-11. Retrieved 2013-03-30.
External links
- Torgeir Vassvik at folkemusikk.no (in Norwegian)
- Review of Sápmi at Inside World Music
- Review of Sáivu at All about jazz
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