Bukkene Bruse

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Bukkene Bruse
Origin Oslo, Norway
GenresNorwegian traditional folk music, ambient
Years active1988–present
Labels Heilo
Members Arve Moen Bergset
Annbjørg Lien
Steinar Ofsdal
Bjørn Ole Rasch

Bukkene Bruse (established in 1988 in Norway) is a Norwegian traditional folk music band, presenting a varied repertoire of traditional and folk-style Norwegian songs, but also including many new compositions based on various Norwegian musical traditions. [1] [2]

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Biography

The members of the group include Annbjørg Lien, a prominent Hardanger fiddle and nyckelharpa (keyed fiddle) player; Arve Moen Bergset, fiddle player and vocalist; flutist Steinar Ofsdal; and pipe organist Bjørn Ole Rasch. The name of the group is taken from the fairy tale of the Three Billy Goats Gruff (Norwegian : De tre bukkene Bruse). [1]

The group was formed in 1988 in Norway and has travelled and performed widely in Scandinavia, and elsewhere. In 1994, they were selected as official Olympic Musicians for the Lillehammer Winter Olympic Games and performed at the closing ceremony. [2]

Band members

Albums

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References

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  2. 1 2 "Bukkene Bruse Biography". Store Norske Leksikon . Kunnskapsforlaget . Retrieved 2012-12-12.
  3. "Annbjørg Lien - Steinstolen". Discogs.com . Retrieved 2012-12-12.