Inga Juuso

Inga Juuso (5 October 1945 – 23 August 2014) was a Sami yoiker, singer and actress in the film "The Kautokeino Rebellion". She was known from her own band performances, and recordings and collaborations with musicians like Steinar Raknes, Håkon Mjåset Johansen, and Jørn Øien.
Career.
Juuso was the first Sami named "Traditional Folk Musician of the year" in Norway 2012, and had a long career performing with various musicians in Scandinavia. She also appeared in the film "The Kautokeino Rebellion" (2008) by Nils Gaup, and was recognized as a major carrier and promoter of the Sami cultural tradition.
In 2008, she released the album "Patterns of the heart" (DAT) by the "Inga Juuso Group", followed by "Bálggis" ("Vuelie"), with the musical group "Bárut". 
Honours.
In 1998, she was awarded the Áillohaš Award for her contributions to Saami music. She was also awarded the title of Spellemannprisen in 2011.
Death.
Juuso died on 23 August 2014, aged 68.
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