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KEiiNO profile engaged

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KEiiNO profile engaged
Fred Buljo and his girlfriend are scheduled to get married next year.
By Oscar Strøm Korsnes, vg.no , February 21st 2025
Translated by Karina Brandt, KEiiNO NEWS, February 21st 2025

The proposal he made to his girlfriend, Oddveig Marie Brenno, took place under the Eiffel Tower in Paris three weeks ago, Buljo tells TV 2.
– I’m doing very, very well. I’m engaged, says the artist.
The couple, who already have a child together, are now planning a grand wedding in 2026.
Buljo is aiming high and wants to surpass his Sami artist colleague Ella Marie Hætta Isaksen, who recently announced plans for a wedding with 1,200 guests.
– A dream wedding for me is to bring together my entire large Sami family, with Oddveig’s entire Hallingdal family. The guests will have a magical three-day party. In Sami culture, we have weddings for three days, explains Buljo.r Sami artist colleague Ella Marie Hætta Isaksen, who recently announced plans for a wedding with 1,200 guests.
Buljo, who recently performed at Princess Märtha Louise and Durek Verrett’s wedding, jokes that he might invite Verrett to perform at his own wedding.
– Maybe I should invite Durek to my wedding. Maybe he can joik there or sing? You are most welcome to play at the after-party, smiles Buljo.

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Fred René Buljo named «Sámi of the Year»

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Fred René Buljo known from the group KEiiNO ran away with honor and glory after being awarded the prize “Sámi of the Year” by Ávvir.

– This is a confirmation that what has been done means something to the Sami community and that it has been worth it.

Ambassador for the Sami culture

With the celebrity status, one can easily call Buljo an important ambassador for Sámi tradition and culture – a role he takes with a big smile.

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The Interest in the band rises as soon as one of us does well

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Fred Buljo looks forward to visiting the City scene, which this time welcomes both young and old.

– The first concert is for children between 10 and 17 years. Then we play with a slightly lower sound level and have a slightly different pedagogical approach. Concert two is for those over 18, and then we raise the sound level, says Buljo who makes up the band together with Alexandra Rotan and Tom Hugo.

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