Marit Gaup Eira or Šelgon Joreha Máret[1][2] (born July 13, 1945) is a Northern Sámi reindeer herder, singer, and yoiker.[3] She has won the yoiking category of the Sámi Grand Prix three times: in 1993, 1997, and 2003.[4] She has also placed third in the same category three times: 1996, 1998, and 2002.[4]
Marit Gaup Eira Šelgon Joreha Máret | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 13, 1945 |
| Genres | yoik |
| Occupation(s) | reindeer herder, singer, yoiker |
| Instrument | voice |
Early life
editMarit Ragna Jørgensdatter Gaup (Šelgon Joreha Máret) and her twin sister Risten Sara Jørgensdatter Gaup (Šelgon Joreha Risten Sárá) were born on July 13, 1945,[5] the fifth and sixth children of reindeer herders Jørgen Johansen Gaup (Šelgon Joret, 1893–1960) and Kristine Larsdatter Gaino (Bánni Risten, 1904–1977).[6][7] A few years later, two more siblings were born, bringing the total up to 8.[8] Later on, she married Mikkel Andersen Eira.[6]
Music
editEira started to yoik when she was herding reindeer since her mother was a devout Christian and would not let her yoik in the house, as this was considered a sin. She became a talented yoiker who went on to win many yoiking competitions. For example, she made the final of the yoiking category in the Sámi Grand Prix ten times. Of those ten times, she won the category three times and placed in third place another three.[4]
Her first album, a solo album called Beaskađas, was published in 2004. The album mainly consists of traditional personal yoiks. The next year, Eira and her husband yoiked on Maj-Lis Skaltje's album Davvi Jienat - Northern Voices, which introduces listeners to three styles of traditional Sámi vocal music: yoiks, vuelie, and leuʹdds, the latter two of which are often mistaken for yoiks by non-Sámi people.[9] In 2009, Eira and her twin sister released an album of Northern Sámi hymns called Ipmeláhči Hálddus.[1][10] In 2013, Eira and her husband once again teamed together to yoik, when they appeared in Skaltje's movie Juoigan.[citation needed]
Awards
editIn 2012, Eira received the Áillohaš Music Award, a Sámi music award conferred by Kautokeino Municipality and the Kautokeino Sámi Association to honor the significant contributions the recipient or recipients has made to the diverse world of Sámi music.[11][4][12]
Discography
edit- 2004 – Beaskađas
- 2009 – Ipmeláhči Hálddus together with Risten Sara Gaup Turi
Compilation albums
edit- 2002 – Sámi Grand Prix 2002
- 2003 – Sámi Grand Prix 2003
- 2005 – Davvi Jienat
- 2010 – Sámi Grand Prix 2010
- 2018 – Sámi Grand Prix 2018
References
edit- ^ a b Olli, Anne (April 14, 2009). "Bovttiiga dovdduid sálmmaiguin" (in Northern Sami). NRK Sápmi. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
- ^ Oskal, Maret Biret Sara (March 25, 2016). "Joikekonsert med en ny vri" (in Norwegian Bokmål). NRK Sápmi. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
- ^ Eira, Sara Kristine (March 12, 2012). "Mannsdominert yrke" (in Northern Sami). NRK Sápmi. Retrieved August 8, 2021.
- ^ a b c d Hætta, Wenche Marie (March 29, 2007). "Hvem-Hva-Når om Sámi Grand Prix" (in Norwegian Bokmål). NRK Sámi Radio. Retrieved August 2, 2021.
- ^ "Kristine Sara Jørgensdatter Turi". Geni. December 11, 2014. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
- ^ a b Eira, Mikkel Andersen; Eira, Mai Britt; Eira, Johan A; Murud, Marit M Eira; Gaup, Mikkel Per J. Árbevirolaš gullevašvuohta dálveeatnamiidda. Bávttajohtgiera siida – ovdalaš Vullošnjárga. Dokumenterehuvvon dieđut (PDF) (Report) (in Northern Sami). Bávttajohtgiera siida (Beaskáđas, Sállan). p. 5. Retrieved April 9, 2021.
- ^ "Luohteboddu: Tidspunkter" (in Norwegian Bokmål). NRK Radio. December 10, 2020. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
- ^ Eira, Mikkel Andersen; Eira, Mai Britt; Eira, Johan A; Murud, Marit M Eira; Gaup, Mikkel Per J. Árbevirolaš gullevašvuohta dálveeatnamiidda. Bávttajohtgiera siida – ovdalaš Vullošnjárga. Dokumenterehuvvon dieđut (PDF) (Report) (in Northern Sami). Bávttajohtgiera siida (Beaskáđas, Sállan). p. 18. Retrieved April 9, 2021.
- ^ "Davvi Jienat - Northern Voices". Spotify. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
- ^ "Marit Gaup Eira" (in Northern Sami). NRK Sápmi. March 29, 2010. Retrieved August 9, 2021.
- ^ Skancke-Knutsen, Arvid (March 28, 2011). "Mari Boine jubilerer" (in Norwegian Bokmål). Folkorg.no. Retrieved August 7, 2021.
- ^ Utsi, Johan Ante (April 7, 2012). "Fikk Áillohaš-prisen" (in Norwegian Bokmål). NRK Sápmi. Retrieved August 9, 2021.