Fearless indigenous rappers to this years festival

Ana Tijoux from Chile and Kitok and Slincraze from Sápmi are three frearless and not least politically engaged indigenous rappers. They are all ready for this years Riddu Riđđu festival.

South-American dream signing

Ana Tijoux grew up in political exile in France during the Chilean civil war. Tijoux has stated that it is hip-hop that has given her a cultural identity, an identity that she would have lacked due to not growing up in her own country. “"Hip-hop is the land of the people that don't have a land" is a quote that explains her relationship to the hip-hop culture.

Tijoux has since 2007 built her solo career with lyrics about discrimination of minorities, violations of human rights and social inequalities. She has been nominated for the Grammy several times, and has featured in the soundtrack of many TV-series, most recently in the popular TV-series “Breaking bad”.

Festival director Karoline Trollvik says; Vi are incredible proud of this booking, Ana Tijoux has been on the top of our wish list of artists for many years! She is a fierce lady that uses music as a weapon to bring forth minorities and indigenous peoples in a brave and universal way. Her music makes you dance and reflect in an harmonious way.

Hip-hop with a rock twist

Political lyrics mixed with rock based hip-hop has made the Jokkmokk based rapper Kitok known as “Beasty boys in Swedish”. This is an artist that gradually has dared to speak up about stereotypes and prejudices connected to Sami culture. Kitok is not afraid of sharing, and he offers both frustration anger and vulnerability in his lyrics.

Get ready for one of the most explosive artists Sápmi has to offer right now, Kitok will concur the Riddu audience!” says festival director Karoline Trollvik.

Arctic superstar

The Sami rapper SlinCraze started experimenting with music and rap at the age of 14. His lyrics in norther sami is about how life can be like as a sami, a life where you meet a lot of prejudice and racism. His message is peace, love and acceptance regardless of religion, culture and gender. “I think hip-hop helps highlight indigenous issues because of the way we do it, we have attitude, are tough in our expression, and don´t give a damn about what other people think about it.” says SlinCraze.