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Sámi Artists Celebrate Identity at Barents Spektakel Festival

2/18/2026

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Alice Marie Jektevik and Petra Laiti of Article 3 will perform at the Barents Spektakel art festival in Kirkenes, Norway, from February 19-22.
Article 3 promotes a Sámi-safe club space by fusing traditional and modern music.
They describe newfound pride among younger Sámi people, contrasting with earlier generations' shame.
The festival theme, “the border crossed us,” reflects border challenges and the 200th anniversary of the northern border.

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Alice Marie Jektevik and Petra Laiti of Article 3 will perform at the Barents Spektakel art festival in Kirkenes, Norway, from February 19-22.
Article 3 promotes a Sámi-safe club space by fusing traditional and modern music.
They describe newfound pride among younger Sámi people, contrasting with earlier generations' shame.
The festival theme, “the border crossed us,” reflects border challenges and the 200th anniversary of the northern border.