Norwegian saxophonist Jan Garbarek adopted the sounds of jazz, classical and world music at a very early age. He has collaborated with artists from various…
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Artist Profiles: Inga Juuso
Inga Juuso was born October 5, 1945, in Mosjøen, Norway. She started performing as a singer in 1972, and was one of the most experienced…
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Hauk Buen (born 1933) came from Jondalen in Telemark (Norway). He belonged to a family of outstanding folk musicians, and was regarded as one of…
View More Artist Profiles: Hauk BuenArtist Profiles: Hallvard T. Bjørgum
Hallvard T. Bjørgum (born 1956) from Setesdal is a folk musician in the third generation of a well-known “folk music family”. He plays fiddle tunes…
View More Artist Profiles: Hallvard T. BjørgumArtist Profiles: Håkon Høgemo
Håkon Høgemo (born 1965), from Øvre Årdal in Sogn, has been described by fiddler Knut Buen as “the Crown Prince of the Hardanger fiddle”. His…
View More Artist Profiles: Håkon HøgemoArtist Profiles: Gjermund Larsen
Gjermund Larsen is a gifted violinist and composer. He also plays the cello. His music displays an unusually broad emotional range, from virtuosic brilliance to…
View More Artist Profiles: Gjermund LarsenArtist Profiles: Frigg
Frigg specializes in the rich folk heritage from Finland and Norway. The musicians combine elements of their respective folk traditions with touches of American Appalachian…
View More Artist Profiles: FriggArtist Profiles: Bukkene Bruse
Bukkene Bruse is an influential Norwegian contemporary folk music band. Bukkene Bruse were appointed as official Olympic Musicians for the 1994 Winter Games at Lillehammer,…
View More Artist Profiles: Bukkene BruseArtist profiles: Bjørn Ole Rasch
Bjørn Ole Rasch was born on July 28, 1959 in Elverum, Norway. He started playing classical piano at the age of 7. His mother was…
View More Artist profiles: Bjørn Ole RaschArtist profiles: Bjarne Herrefoss
Bjarne Herrefoss was born in 1931. He was a fiddler who could be called legend in his own time. Intensely personal playing style gives him…
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