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Kirsten Bråten Berg
Kirsten Marie Bråten Berg (born 7 January 1950 in Arendal, Norway) is a Norwegian traditional folk singer, silversmith and government scholar. She is currently living in Valle in the Setesdal area of southern Norway. She trained as a silversmith at the Torleiv H. Bjørgums Vocational College (''Oslo Yrkesskole an Torleiv H. Bjørgums'') in Setesdal and then set up her own workshop there, in Nomeland. She began singing traditional Norwegian folk songs in the 1970s and since the late 1970s has given concerts and made recordings, winnin''Spellemannprisen''awards (the Norwegian equivalent of the Grammy award) in 1979 and 1988. She met the bass player Arild Andersen in 1990 and became a member of his group in 1992. Bråten Berg's interest in the Norwegian folksong tradition has led her to meet and learn from older Norwegian musicians and people or from recordings of their music-making. Alongside figures such fiddler Hallvard Bjørgum, she exemplifies those Norwegian folk mus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kirsten Bråten Berg Jazz På Jølst 2020 (202322)
Kirsten is both a given name and a surname. Given name Kirsten is a female given name. It is a Scandinavian form of the names Christina (given name), Christina and Christine (name), Christine. Behind the Name, retrieved 15 December 2009. * Kirsten (given name) Surname People with the surname Kirsten include: *Amy Beth Kirsten (born 1972), American composer *Benjamin Kirsten (born 1987), German footballer *Dorothy Kirsten (1910–1992), American opera singer *Frik Kirsten (born 1988), South African rugby union footballer *Gary Kirsten (born 1967), South African cricketer *Odine Kirsten (born 1994), South African cricketer *Peter Kirsten (born 1955), South African cricketer *Ulf Kirsten (born 1965), German footballer *Wulf Kirsten (1934-2022), German poet, novelist and writer Other ...
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Spellemannprisen
Spellemannprisen, often referred to as the Norwegian Grammy Awards in English, is a Norwegian music award presented to Norwegian musicians. The award was established by the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry (IFPI), an organization that represents the interests of the recording industry worldwide. First awarded in 1973, the prize honours musicians from the previous year; it is still awarded annually, usually in January or February. The Spellemann committee, composed of members of IFPI Norway and FONO, manages the award and acts as the judge. 21 categories are currently awarded, in addition to other honorary and industry awards the committee may give. In 2020 and 2021, the award show was held digitally due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Juries and scoring Separate juries convene for each category. Members are confidential from both the general public and the other juries. The juries score each nominee separately, then convene to deliberate until there is a winner. Usual ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dag Arnesen
Dag Syver Arnesen (born 3 May 1950) is a Norwegian jazz pianist with a series of album releases. Career Arnesen was born in Bergen, and studied classical piano under Jiri Hlinka at the Bergen Music Conservatory and got a commitment by Den Nationale Scene. Eventually he went to jazz and played in the 1970s with the Arvid Genius' orchestra, and led his own Trios, Quartets and Septetter og 13'tets. There were several records under his own name and he is still in the Bergen Big Band. Arnesen has also lived in Oslo and played in the jazz bands Søyr, Orleysa, various groups led by the late international Norwegian guitarist Thorgeir Stubø, vocalist Susanne Fuhr, saxophonists Knut Riisnæs and Odd Riisnæs and orchestra leader Kjell Karlsen. In the Bergen-based Sigurd Ulveseth Quartet he has participated on three releases, and Arnesen also led the local Evans Jazzclub. His melodic style has been compared to Jan Johansson.Ann Kristin Ødegård Jazzer med Griegin Jazznytt Honors ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vossajazz
Vossajazz or Vossa Jazz (established 19 December 1973) is an international jazz festival in Voss, Norway, which takes place annually during the week before Easter, and which also includes concerts throughout the year. The festival has been led by Trude Storheim since August 2007. History The first festival in 1974 was held the same weekend as the World Cup in Alpine skiing at Voss. The idea was that ski and jazz fit together. Since 1986 the festival has always taken place during the palm weekend. From 2007, the festival director has been Trude Storheim. In 1980 Vossajazz brought Rune Gustafsson and Niels-Henning Ørsted Pedersen together for a power session in the old Voss cinema. This cooperation led to the album ''Just The Way You Are'' (1980). Vossajazz includes jazz, folk and ethnic music. There is also ''Badnajazz'' for the children, ''Ekstremjazz'' (not part of Ekstremsportveko, the extreme sports week also held in Voss), ''Eldrejazz'' and ''UNGjaJAZZja!''. In additio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Knut Kristiansen
Knut Johan Bratland Kristiansen (born 14 April 1946) is a Norwegian composer and jazz musician (piano), known from Bergen jazz life primarily for his many interpretations of the music of Thelonious Monk as orchestra leader his own bands with various number of musicians involved. (in Norwegian) Career In his native town of Bergen, Kristiansen played with Mette Rongved (vocals), Sture Janson (bass), established several jazz orchestras (including "Bergen Big Band"), made compositions for plays at the theater Den Nationale Scene, held a variety of courses and seminars, and got the ''Bergen County Council Cultural Prize'' in 1978. In 1983, he received the ''Buddy Award'' for contributions to world music by "The Gambian/Norwegian Friendship Orchestra" (release, 1982), the Latin jazz band "Son Mu" (1981) who released the album ''Son Mu'' (1985) and the band "Night and Day" (1986). At the same time, he was central contributor to ''Vossajazz'', with the commissioned work to Bergen ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wardruna
Wardruna is a Norwegian music group formed in 2003 by Einar Selvik along with Gaahl and Lindy Fay Hella. They are dedicated to creating musical renditions of Norse cultural and esoteric traditions, and make significant use of Nordic historical and traditional instruments including deer-hide frame drums, flutes, kraviklyra, tagelharpe, mouth harp, goat horn, and lur. Non-traditional instruments and other sources of sound like trees, rocks, water, and torches are also used. The band have released five full-length albums, the first three based on Norse runes, the fourth based on the sayings of Odin from the Völuspá and other old Norse sources. The name Wardruna means "the guardian of secrets" or "she who whispers". History Wardruna formed in 2003. Selvik and Gaahl were both previously members of Gorgoroth, appearing together on the album ''Twilight of the Idols'' and the live DVD ''Black Mass Krakow 2004''.''Metal: The Definitive Guide'' by Garry Sharpe-Young (Jawbone Press, 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nordic Woman
''Nordic Woman'' is a compilation album that features traditional music forms performed by well known female artists in Nordic countries. Nordic Woman album was released worldwide in 2012. The album is the first release from WOMAN which is an album series created and produced by Norwegian composer and producer Deeyah Khan Deeyah Khan ( ur, , , born 7 August 1977) is a Norwegian documentary film director and human rights activist of Punjabi/Pashtun descent. Deeyah is a two-time Emmy Award winner, two time Peabody Award winner, a BAFTA winner and has received the ... to spotlight women's voices and the indigenous and traditional music from different parts of the world. Each album in the WOMAN series is created to draw attention to women's position within various societies today highlighting the accomplishments as well as remaining struggles and barriers women face. Track listing References {{Authority control 2012 compilation albums ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kari Rolfsen
Kari Rolfsen (12 October 1938 – 8 December 2020) was a Norwegian sculptor and illustrator. Career Rolfsen was born in Oslo, a daughter of Aase Espetvedt and Rolf Rolfsen, and was married to Karl Erik Harr. She studied at the Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry and further at the Norwegian National Academy of Fine Arts under the supervision of Per Palle Storm, further at Accademia di Belle Arti di Firenze in Firenze, and at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts under supervision of Mogens Bøggild. Her sculptural works include ''På vei til bingo?'' (1975), ''Gammel kone med veske'' (1978; Gjøvik) and statue of Kristin Lavransdatter (1972), bust of Gisle Straume, reliefs of Andreas Mørch, Sigrid Undset and Cecilie Thoresen, and monument of Theodor Kittelsen. She illustrated books, including ''Constance Ring'' by Amalie Skram, covers of folk music albums, and she created the comics series ''Jensen'' in the feminist magazine ''Sirene Sirene ( s ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Astri Rysstad (1898–1980), Swedish sculptor and artist
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Astri is a given name. Notable people with the name include: * Astri Aas-Hansen (born 1970), Norwegian politician for the Labour Party * Astri Knudsen Bech, Norwegian handball player * Astri Rynning (1915–2006), Norwegian judge and politician * Astri Taube Astrid "Astri" Linnéa Matilda Taube, née ''Bergman'' (9 December 1898 – 23 December 1980) was a Swedish sculptor and artist known for her child portraits and sculptures in public venues. She was married to Swedish singer and songwriter Evert ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lena Willemark
Lena Willemark (born 12 May 1960) is a Swedish traditional music fiddler, singer, and composer, who combines elements of folk and jazz. Born in Älvdalen, Dalarna, Willemark grew up with the region's folk music. In Stockholm in the 1970s, she also had contact with jazz. She has collaborated with groups such as Frifot, Enteli, Elise Einarsdotter, and composer Karin Rehnqvist. She recorded ''Nordan'' with Ale Möller, winning in 1994 both a Grammis and the ''Preis der Deutschen Schallplattenkritik''. Commissioned by Stockholm, Cultural Capital of Europe in 1998, she composed and performed ''Windogur''. For several decades Willemark has broadened her scope through collaborations with jazz musicians and other artists. She is also a member of the Royal Swedish Academy of Music and is often seen on stage across Sweden and abroad. Discography * Lena Willemark ''När som gräset det vajar'', 1989 * Lena Willemark/Ale Möller/Per Gudmundsson ''Frifot'', 1991 * Frifot with Kirsten Brå ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Marilyn Mazur
Marilyn Mazur (born January 18, 1955) is an American-born Danish percussionist. Since 1975, she has worked as a percussionist with various groups, among them Six Winds with Alex Riel. Mazur is primarily an autodidact, but she has a degree in percussion from the Royal Danish Academy of Music. Musical life Mazur was born in New York City in 1955, from Polish and African-American parents, who moved with her to Denmark at age 6. She learned to play the piano, but when she was 19, she took up drumming, inspired by Al Foster, Airto Moreira, and Alex Riel. She started her first band in 1973, ''Zirenes''. In 1978, she formed ''Primi'', an all-woman theatre band. In 1985, she was asked to participate in the Palle Mikkelborg project that would become the Miles Davis album '' Aura'', and soon after she went on the road with Miles Davis. Afterward, she played with Gil Evans, Wayne Shorter, Jan Garbarek, and Makiko Hirabayashi. Her all-Scandinavian band Shamania consists of avant-garde f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Heilo Albums
The following is a summary of the Heilo Music albums. Heilo Music is a Norwegian record label with records published by the parent label Grappa Music Grappa Musikkforlag (established 1983 in Norway) is a Norwegian music company initiated and directed by Helge Westbye. It is one of the oldest and biggest independent record companies in Norway today. The company represents prominent Norwegian a .... ;Albums (in selection) References External links Heilo at Grappa Music Official Website {{DEFAULTSORT:Heilo Music Discographies of Norwegian record labels ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
