Powerful meeting between Sámi and
Norwegian traditional music
The two front figures of the band are Marja Mortensson, whose background is the southern Sami joik tradition, and Hilde Fjerdingøy who grew up in an environment where the traditional dance music at Helgeland in the county of Nordland in Norway was important. These traditions form the foundation of the band’s musical expression. But Moenje also compose new tunes and joiks that are performed together with the traditional compositions. Moenje emphasizes the rough rhythmic and unique tonality that exists in the traditions which they carry on.
Marja Mortensson - joik
Hilde Fjerdingøy - accordion
Jo Einar Jansen - fiddles
Fredrik Luhr Dietrichson - double bass
Øystein Aarnes Vik - drums
Marja Mortensson - joik
Hilde Fjerdingøy - accordion
Jo Einar Jansen - fiddles
Fredrik Luhr Dietrichson - double bass
Øystein Aarnes Vik - drums
