JOY Eurovision

15 May 2019

Spirit of equality: It’s KEiiNO

Interviews, Music, Society & Culture

Hailing from Norway is three-member group, KEiiNO. With out-and-proud Tom Hugo, sublime singer Alexandra Rotan and Sami joiker Fred Buljo, the supergroup is hoping to make a mark on the semi final with their anthemic entry Spirit in the Sky.

Michael caught up with the trio to talk about the meaning behind the song and their current project to record an album with indigenous singers from around the world.

Who would they love to work with from Australia? Find out in the podcast.

Catch KEiiNO singing Spirit in the Sky in Semi 2 on Friday 17 May on SBS:

• Live at 5am AEST
• Prime time replay at 8:30pm AEST

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