Elin Kåven

Elin Kåven

Birth : 1979-10-25, Hammerfest, Norway

History

Elin Kåven is a Sáami singer/songwriter, performer and dancer. She is related to the noaidi/shaman Johan Kaaven.

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Elin Kåven

Movies

Isogaisa - the movie
Singer/Dancer
The Isogaisa festival runs for a week starting with lectures, workshops and nature walks from Monday until Thursday and then has its main events during the weekend. Another festival in this area of Norway is Riddu Riddu that is similar in the way that it has a focus on Sami culture and connection to other indigenous people but is without the focus on shamanism, traditional beliefs and practices. The festival 2014 included joiking courses, name giving ceremonies, shaman performances, chocolate ceremony, concerts, folklore, dance parties, nightlife, archery training and much more.