Berit Opheim (born 1967) is a highly respected and talented folk singer, and is one of the foremost singers of traditional music from western Norway.
She won the first prize in the National Contest for Traditional Music in 1992, 1995 and 1996. During the past 10 years she has participated in many recordings and has toured in Norway and abroad. She has received several awards and is a member of various folk music ensembles.
Opheim sings primarily folk songs from her home town, Voss. Her repertoire spans a wide range, and she has collaborated with jazz musicians and other contemporary musicians. Her first solo release was recorded in one of Norway’s oldest churches, the stave church at Urnes in Sogn.
Discography
* Orleysa (Odin NJ 4039-2, 1991)
* Svanshornet, with Orleysa (Odin NJ 4048-2, 1993)
* Dåm, with Oslo Chamber Choir (Kirkelig Kulturverksted FXCD 147, 1995)
* Blå Harding, with Nils Økland (Morild 1, 1996)
* Eitt steg (NOR-CD 9618, 1997)
* Dédicace (Gilles Obermayer GO 005, 1998)
* Spir, with Karl Seglem (NOR-CD 9830, 1998)
* Fryd (Vossa Jazz Records VJ 98004-2, 1998)
* Folketonar frå Hordaland, with Reidun Horvei (Included with a book, Det Norske Samlaget, 1998)
* Bergtatt, with Oslo Chamber Choir (Kirkelig Kulturverksted FXCD 214, 1999)
* Slåttar på tunga (2L 2L46SACD, 2007)
* Norskjazz.No, with Karl Seglem (2009)
* Rós: Songs Of Christmas (2013)
* Aquilonis (ECM, 2014)
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
