Electric Sápmi: Article 3 + NiilasConcert

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This event is presented in connection with the exhibition John Savio: Hásttuheaddjin (Voice of Resistance).

John Savio (1902–38) was a visual artist who combined depictions of traditional Sámi culture with modern techniques. In his short lifetime he became an important voice in the wider political movement for Sámi independence. Elektrisk Sápmi celebrates the opening of this exhibition with a special showcase of electronic music, techno and rap by artists with deep Sámi connections. Just as Savio fused his folk art heritage with the modern art he discovered after moving to cities such as Oslo, Elektrik Sápmi shows how today's electronic music can contain elements of Sámi aesthetics within a cutting edge techno/club format – and make you want to dance.

Niilas
Niilas (Peder Niilas Tårnesvik) is a composer and electronic musician with roots in Sámi culture. Currently based in Oslo, he sculpts sharp-edged experimental tracks from beats, sub-bass and bittersweet melodies. Niilas makes complete and unique conceptual albums, as well as distinct and strong live performances with live visuals. Blending Arctic cool with his indigenous Sámi heritage, Niilas's diamond-cut, hi-fidelity music has brought a sparkle to Norway's electronic music scene.

Illustrator and graphic designer Emilie Korneliussen presents visuals based on hand-drawn sketches and homemade animations. In interaction with the music, Emilie improvises visual interpretations of Niilas’s musical universe.

Article 3
Alice Marie Jektevik and Petra Laiti represent the Tana based DJ collective. Together they combine infectious club rhythms with joik, rap and throat-singing in a club space with strong Sámi roots. Indigenous musics from around the world are in the mix in their riotous celebration of diversity and women's emancipation. They were recently featured in no less than the Guardian UK in an article about Sámi DJs, indigenous pride and music in Norway and Finland.

Elektrik Sápmi will be a dynamic tribute to the energy and creativity of contemporary Sámi culture - as well as a great way to close out MUNCH's autumn music season!