Here are the star artists of the Sámi music show

The winners of the Sámi Grand Prix, a traditional singing and yo-yo competition, are chosen by votes from the judges and the public.

For the first time in Finland, you can vote in the Sámi Grand Prix music competition. You can vote for your favourite in the yiku and song contest. You have one vote in each category. To vote, you will need your Yle ID.

The competition in Norway will see 12 artists take to the stage, competing in two categories: traditional yo-yo and modern music. The winners will be chosen not only by the judges’ votes but also by the public vote.

Check out the competing artists below. All songs are available on Spotify.

Song finalists:

Hildá Länsman – “Duodjemagiija”

The artist participating in the music competition Sámi Grand Prix stands outside, holds one hand up near his face and looks at the camera. — Hildá Länsman is originally from Utsjö.

– The manufacture of the duodj is magical – sometimes almost manic.

AILO – “Vijmak”

The artist participating in the music competition Sámi Gran Prix stands outside, looks at the camera and moves his hair behind his ear. — AILO aka Ailo Thomassen is an artist and student. He is originally from Tiitisvuono in Norway and currently lives in Trondheim.

– With music, I express something more about myself. When the words end, I can tell more in the language of music.

Elin

Three participants in the Sámi Grand Prix music program stand outdoors and look at the camera. — Jörgen Stenberg is from Malå in Sweden, Elin Kåven from Kaarasjö in Norway and Robin Lynch from Gothenburg in Sweden.

– Sámi Grand Prix is \u200b\u200ba great and exciting opportunity. We are lucky when we can experience this!

Piera Eira feat. MÁIJÁ – “Dálkkiid čađa”

The artist participating in the music competition Sámi Gran Prix stands out in the snowy landscape and looks at the camera. — Piera Eira is an artist, reindeer herder and tourist entrepreneur from the village of Maas in northern Norway.

Piera Eira started performing Joiku as early as 16-17. In his competition, * dálkkiid čađa * he wants to modernize his expression by combining yoiku and music. Traditional yelling changes in a modern style in which he is aiming for a wider audience. The song was born during the snowstorm in the fell and symbolized struggles in life storms.

– I have been yelling since I learned to talk!

Jovnna Levi – “Jovnna fra Tana”

The artist participating in the music competition Sámi Grand Prix stands out in the snowy landscape and looks at the camera. — Jovnna Levi, who lives in Trondheim, comes from Teno municipality in northern Norway.

– A rapper is an art for me that creates poetry from words.

Sara Ajnnak – “Biäggålmáj”

A female artist participating in the music competition Sámi Grand Prix stands outside and looks at the camera. — Artist and lyricist Sara Ajnnak is based in Gargnäs, Västerbotten, Sweden.

– As the wind can blow gently or hard, life can be unpredictable. I want to convey hope, light and warmth because we need them. A glimpse into the dark.

The finalists:

OSCAAL – “Sávrrimus”

– Mixing music style is important.

Mathis A. Oskal – “Mongolia gehččonat”

A Joisa Artist participating in the music competition in Sámi Grand Prix stands outdoors in a snowy landscape and looks at the camera. — Mathis A. Oskal lives in Kautokeino in northern Norway.

– I already got the skill of jerking from breast milk.

Heli Aikio – “Kyelialmai”

– I throw the love network throughout Sámi!

Johan Anders Bær – “Torill”

Music competition Sámi Grand Prix's competing male artist looks at the camera. — Johan Anders Bær is an artist and reindeer herder from Kaarasjoki in northern Norway.

– The music should follow Joiku.

Lajla Renander – “Plaave Guehperh”

The artist participating in the music competition Sámi Grand Prix stands outside and looks at the camera. — Lajla Renander is from Nerskogen in Norway.

– I want to show appreciation for women in my family who have played an important role in reindeer herding.

Johan Ivvar Gaup – “Linn Henriette”

The artist participating in the music competition Sámi Grand Prix stands out in the snowy landscape and holds his hands on the belt. — Johan Ivvár Gaup lives in Alatto in northern Norway. He is an artist, reindeer herder and butcher.

– I dream of performing and concerts outside the Nordic countries.

*Juta edited 12.4.2025 at 2:35 pm. Added information that artist Heli Aikion and Jessika Lammi’s Aila duo won the Sámi Grand Prix competition in 2014 with her song in Inari Sami, Son of Dreams.*

*Jutta updated April 12, 2025 at 9:10 pm. Voting added.*

*Jutta updated April 12, 2025 at 11:29 pm. Voting closed.*

*Story updated 13.4. at 0.04. Added information that Piera Eira feat. Máijá won the song competition and the Oscaal Joiu at the biggest music show of the Sami.*

*Story updated 13.4. at 0.12. Added information that the vote ended and that Piera Eira feat. Máijá won the song competition and the Oscaal Joiu at the biggest music show of the Sami.*

Piera Eira feat. MÁIJÁ won in song and OSCAAL in yo-yo at the biggest music show for the Sami people