KEiiNO

KEiiNO is a Norwegian musical group formed in 2018 by Alexandra Rotan, Tom Hugo, and Sámi joiker Fred Buljo. The trio is known for blending modern pop and electronic music with elements of Sámi joik, a traditional Indigenous vocal practice, creating a distinctive contemporary sound. Rotan is a lead vocalist, Hugo contributes production and guitar, and Buljo adds traditional joik vocals and Sámi musical influences.

The group gained prominence after winning Melodi Grand Prix 2019, Norway’s national selection for the Eurovision Song Contest. KEiiNO represented Norway at the Eurovision Song Contest 2019 in Tel Aviv with the song Spirit in the Sky, finishing in the top tier of the grand final. The performance and song fused upbeat electronic pop with joik-inspired vocal motifs, contributing to the act’s international appeal and chart activity in Norway and other Nordic countries.

Since Eurovision, KEiiNO has continued to release music and perform, maintaining visibility in the European pop scene. The act is frequently noted for its fusion of contemporary pop with Sámi musical elements, which has helped bring greater attention to Sami culture within mainstream music. KEiiNO remains active in performing and releasing new material.