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Norway Keiino merges traditional Sámi yoik with electropop and dance-pop, captivating global audiences and advocating for cultural inclusion.
KEiiNO was the first to combine joik and danceable pop on the Eurovision stage and has opened the digital stage for streaming concerts KEiiNO. They released a single, digital coin, and loyalty program.
KEiiNO collaborated with Norwegian artist Peder Elias on the song 'A New Beginning'.
KEiiNO collaborated with Electric Fields on the song 'Would I Lie'.
KEiiNO collaborated with Sordal on the song 'Transarctic Lover'.
KEiiNO collaborated with Kautobahn on the song 'Mellom Bakkar og Berg'.
KEiiNO collaborated with Charlotte Qamaniq on the song 'Black Leather'.
Keiino formed in late 2018 with Fred Buljo, Alexandra Rotan, and Tom Hugo. Their distinct sound, which combines traditional Sámi joik with modern electropop elements, quickly gained attention. In 2019, the group won Melodi Grand Prix, Norway’s national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest, with their song “Spirit in the Sky.” This victory led to their representation of Norway at Eurovision 2019 in Tel Aviv.
At the Eurovision Song Contest 2019, Keiino achieved significant public support, finishing first in the televote with 291 points. Overall, they secured sixth place with a total of 331 points. Following their Eurovision success, the group was appointed ambassadors for the UN Year of Indigenous Languages by the Sámi Parliament of Norway. In May 2020, they released their debut studio album, “Okta,” which peaked at number 30 on the Norwegian charts. This album was re-issued twice, first as a deluxe CD in October 2021 and then as “Okta (Guokte)” in February 2022.
Keiino continued their participation in national competitions, returning to Melodi Grand Prix in 2021 with the song “Monument,” where they reached the gold duel in the final. In early 2022, they embarked on an Australian tour, performing at the Australian national final for Eurovision and the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras. They also participated in Melodi Grand Prix 2024 with “Damdiggida,” achieving second place. The group has received multiple awards, including Scandipop and Sami Music Awards, and was nominated for Norway’s Spellemann Prize.
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