Transjoik, originally named Frode Fjellheim Jazzjoik Ensemble (founded 1992 in Trondheim, Norway by Frode Fjellheim), is a Norwegian band that plays Sámi music, often characterised as an ambient electronic, techno and trance band, but with a dose of yoiking, so it is often considered world music.
Discography Saajve Dance (Iđut 1994) Mahkalahke (Warner Bros. 1997) Meavraa (Warner Bros. 2000) Uja Nami (Vuelie 2004), nominated for a Spellemannsprisen Bewafá with vocals by Sher Mianfad Khan from Pakistan (Vuelie 2005)
Members Frode Fjellheim (synth, vocals) Tor Haugerud (percussion, vocals) Nils-Olav Johansen (bass guitar, vocals) Snorre Bjerck (percussion, vocals)
Awards Liet International in the Netherlands, for Mijjajaa (2003)
External links Transjoik