About Kajsa Balto
Born 1988. Kajsa Balto is a Norwegian musician, yoiker and singer.
Kajsa Sogn Balto (born February 6, 1988 Oslo, Norway) is a Northern Saami musician, yoiker, and singer from Norway.
Biography Musical style In her music, she takes inspiration from the traditional Northern Saami yoiks, combining them with pop and other genres to create her own style of music. Balto has been described as one of the trailblazers in a new generation of musicians from Sápmi who preserve the Saami musical tradition at the same time they are taking it in new directions.
Awards In February 2025, Balto won the open class at the Sámi Music Awards. The same year, she has been nominated for the Edvard Prize in the lyrics category for her album Rájás.
Discography Albums 2017 – Sámi sohka 2020 – Buot eallá 2021 – Sámi juovllat 2024 – Rájás
Singles 2020 – Buot eallá 2024 – Rájás 2024 – Jeđđenluohti 2025 – Beskán
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Who is Kajsa Balto?
Northern Saami musician from Norway
When was Kajsa Balto born?
Kajsa Balto was born in 1988 in Oslo.
What is Kajsa Balto's occupation?
Kajsa Balto is a musician, yoiker and singer.
What nationality is Kajsa Balto?
Kajsa Balto is Norwegian.
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