We Sámi are one people living in four countries: Norway, Sweden, Finland and Russia. For the Riddu Riđđu Festival it is important to highlight the variations and the community in Sápmi.
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“Tyva Kyzy” (“Daughters of Tuva”) is the first and only women’s group in Tuva that performs all styles of Tuvan khoomei( known as throat-singing in english). This form of multiple tones harmonic singing has been practiced mostly by men and prohibited for women.
For the first time, there will be a national premiere of a feature film at Riddu Riđđu!
The Sami electro-punk band Biru Baby will play at this summer's Riddu Riđđu. They will also give the audience a taste of their bizarre and brilliant live show during the festival's program launch in Tromsø on May 25th.
Riddu Riđđu, Nord-Troms Museum, The Norwegian Coastal Federation / Forbundet KYSTEN and Arctandria / Tromsø Coastal group joins forces during this summer's Riddu Riđđu festival to show North-Norwegian coastal culture.
The Tromsø-based band Resirkulert is a favourite among the Riddu Riđđu audience. This summer they will return to the Riddu Riđđu stage, and promises premiers on several new songs!
At the Riddu Riđđu festival, young people can join a fantastic program where they can participate in various activities such as workshops, concerts, seminars and more!
In February, Baker Boy warmed up for 50 Cent in Sydney, this summer he plays his first international concert at Riddu Riđđu!
The Sámi slam poet Ánná Káisá Partapuoli has been announced as Riddu Riđđu’s young artist in 2018.
Riddu Riđđu´s next festival director brings an indigenous network from around the world, wide experience from politics and leadership, and a strong connection to the coastal Sámi heritage.
In collaboration with SpareBank 1 Nord-Norge´s Cultural Foundation, Riddu Riđđu Festival grants a scholarship 25 000 NOK to a young Sámi artist of the year during Riddu Riđđu Festival 11th to 15th of July.
Hip hop from the circumpolar area is on the program both during TIFF and during Riddu Riđđu
In collaboration with SpareBank 1 Nord-Norge´s Cultural Foundation, Riddu Riđđu Festival grants a scholarship 25 000 NOK to a young Sámi artist of the year during Riddu Riđđu Festival 12th to 16th of July.
The Karasjok band Felgen Orkester and Solju from the Finnish side of Sápmi has been confirmed this summer's Riddu Riđđu festival.
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