Fred Buljo
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Fred-René Øvergård Buljo (born 6 February 1988), better known as simply Fred Buljo, is a Norwegian Sámi rapper and joiker. Buljo is a member of the Sámi rap duo Duolva Duottar, consisting of Buljo and Ole Mahtte Gaup, established in 2007. In 2008, the group made a breakthrough when they participated in Norske Talenter and reached the final.[1] He also is one of members of the supergroup KEiiNO, alongside Alexandra Rotan and Tom Hugo. The group was created in late 2018 in preparation for the participation in Melodi Grand Prix 2019,[2] which they won and so were selected to represent Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest 2019, finishing in sixth place.
Fred-René Buljo | |
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Born | Fred-René Øvergård Buljo (1988-02-06) 6 February 1988 (age 36) Kautokeino, Norway |
Nationality | Norwegian |
Other names | Fred Buljo |
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Years active | 2007–present |
Member of the Sami Parliament of Norway | |
In office 2016–2017 | |
Deputy of the Sami Parliament of Norway | |
In office 2013–2016 | |
Personal details | |
Political party | Árja |
Musical career | |
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Website | duottar keiino |
As well as being a musician, Buljo also has served in the Sami Parliament for the party Árja, first as a deputy from 2013 to 2016, and as an MP and parliamentary leader in the period 2016–2017.