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Roger Pontare - När vindarna viskar mitt namn (2000)

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The man from the great expanses, Roger Pontare, has been inducted into the Melodifestivalen Hall of Fame for his poignant artistic expressions, not least in winning the competition in 2000 with his entry "När vindarna viskar mitt namn"

"När vindarna viskar mitt namn" (When the Winds Whisper My Name) extols the traditions of indigenous peoples and their efforts to protect their territories and cultures. For his solo appearance in Melodifestivalen 2000, Pontare wore a Sami costume associated with the indigenous population of Lapland in northern Sweden (and also the northern regions of Norway, Finland, and Russia)

Roger Pontare has represented Sweden twice in the Eurovision Song Contest, in 1994 (duet with Marie Bergman) with "Stjärnorna" and in 2000 with "When Spirits Are Calling My Name", placing 13th and 7th, respectively

During his performance at the Eurovision Song Contest 2000, Pontare sang his song was in English as "When Spirits Are Calling My Name" and was was accompanied by a Cree Indian dancer, a Thule Eskimo and a Norwegian Sami