Frode Fjellheim | |
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![]() Fjellheim in 2014. | |
Background information | |
Born | Mosjøen, Nordland, Norway | 27 August 1959
Genres | Jazz, World, Ambient |
Occupation(s) | Musician, composer |
Instrument(s) | Piano, keyboards, yoik |
Labels | Vuelie |
Website | www |
Frode Fjellheim (born 27 August 1959 in Mussere) is a Southern Saami yoiker and musician (piano and synthesizer) from Norway. He is best known for his band Transjoik and as the composer of the 2002 song "Eatnemen Vuelie", which was later adapted to become the opening musical number of Frozen. Fjellheim was raised in Gausdal Municipality and Karasjok Municipality, and is South Sámi.[1][2]