KAJSA BALTO

Rájás official music video out now

Muitte boahttevaš buolvvaid
- think about the future generations

NRK TV FRIDAY 20 DECEMBER 2024

I hope that this first Sámi christmas concert in the Norwegian Opera house will result in more positive things for the future, not just for this particular evening. That the experience can live on, and that Sámi perspectives can become more common to include in all contexts. I am hopeful this would strengthen the understanding between people.

Photo: Roy Alexander Seesomya-Lind/ Ávvir

RÁJÁS

Kajsa Balto´ s new album Rájás (on the border) was released on Norway´ s national day May 17th 2024. Kajsa's father was among the Sámi children who were sent to boarding schools as part of Norway's forced assimilation policy. Through her music, Kajsa processes the consequences of this dark chapter in recent Sámi and Norwegian history, and honors her father's struggle to pass on the Sámi heritage to his daughter.

My dad always talks about strong friendships, friends who went through fire for each other, time and time again, and who have continued to support each other through life.

Kajsa outside of the old Grensen boarding school. Photo: June Bjørnback