Opphav makes a blissful mix of rap, slam poetry, and folk music, and can best be described as folk rap. Risten Anine Gaup is a traditional joiker, artist, and activist. Through a musical collaboration, they explore the relationship between North Norwegian and Sámi heritage. On February 6th, you can experience this at Davvi álbmogiid guovddáš / Centre for Northern Peoples.
Opphav has become known for its commitment to Northern Norwegian culture. The band consists of slam poet Nuorta and guitarist Louisa. They sing about life, the people, the sea, and nature along the coast – a magical poetry and music experience out of the ordinary. Opphav create a delightful mix of rap, slam poetry, and folk music and can best be described as folk rap. They address climate politics, fishing policy, and gender equality, as well as love and life. The result is a distinctive combination of humour, satire, coastal romanticism, and hard-hitting protest songs. Few create atmosphere and intimacy in the way this duo does.
Risten Anine Gaup is a traditional joiker, artist and activist from Kautokeino. From a young age, she has performed on stage with joik, theatre and other cultural outreach. She is passionate about Sámi culture and possesses a strong Sámi identity and a will to preserve her cultural heritage. Risten Anine is involved in the environment, actively working with, among other things, decolonisation and the reclamation of traditional Sámi ways of life. Through joik, she aims to enlighten, touch and engage.
See videos from Riddu Riđđu 2019:
Roots and Riddu Riđđu Anine in 2019, NRK
Risten Anine at Riddu Riđđu 2019, NRK
Opphav and Anna Kaisa – Pure Intention at Riddu Riđđu 2019, NRK
More about Origin and Risten Anine
Listen to Risten Anine Gaup on Spotify