Arve Moen Bergset (born 1972) grew up in Vinje, Telemark, an area with a rich folk music tradition. He studied kveding, vocal tradition, with Sondre Bratland.

His first solo CD was released later that year, and won the Spellemannpris award in 1988. The follow-up recording, “Religiøse folketoner” (Religious Folk Songs) was released in 1997, and illustrates his superb development as a kvedar (traditional vocalist), accompanied by the violin and organ. Bergset is also a member of the group Bukkene Bruse.

Discography:

Litle Fuglen (Buen Kulturverkstad (MC) BKMC 8, 1986)

Arvesølv (Kirkelig Kulturverksted FXCD 68, 1987)

Fjøllmanntonar, with various artists (Grappa Musikkforlag HCD 7083, 1993)

Bukkene Bruse (Grappa Musikkforlag GRCD 4053, 1993)

Åre, with Bukkene Bruse (Grappa Musikkforlag GRCD 4100, 1995)

Religiøse folketonar, with Kåre Nordstoga and Geir Inge Lotsberg (Grappa Musikkforlag GRCD 4114, 1997)

Steinstolen, with Bukkene Bruse (Grappa Musikkforlag HCD 7145, 1998)