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Music

Live Norwegian music

Norwegian music is not the most famous around the world, but there are some famous names. However, there’s more to Norwegian music than A-ha and black metal!

In this section we take a deep dive into all aspects of music from Norway. We look at historical composers that made a massive impact on Nordic culture right through to the chart-toppers of today.

Famous Norwegian music includes the works of Edvard Greig, the sometimes controversial ear-splitting black metal genre, and the occasional breakout pop-star. That includes Morten Harket of A-ha fame, but also the novelty act Ylvis!

In this section we cover the big names plus some modern acts you may not be so familiar with.

M2M reunion tour promotional posters.

10 Facts About M2M: Norway’s Iconic Pop Duo

Kyle Alessandro won MGP 2025. Screenshot from NRK.

Norway Sends Kyle Alessandro to Eurovision

Norway's Marcus and Martinus winning Sweden's Melodifestivalen. Photo: L.Enochson / Wikipedia CC.

Marcus & Martinus: The Norwegian Twins Singing for Sweden

Gåte performing at Melodi Grand Prix in 2024.

Ulveham by Gåte: Norway’s Eurovision Entry for 2024

Team Me playing live in the summer of 2023. Photo: Bjørk Ellingsbø.

Team Me: Engaging Indie Pop from Norway

Hardanger fiddles and the hand of their maker.

Hardanger Fiddle: A Historic Musical Instrument From Fjord Norway

Kaizers Orchestra group photo from 2011. Photo: Paal Audestad / Kaizers Orchestra (Creative Commons)

The Story of Norway’s Kaizers Orchestra

Röyksopp performing live at Oslo Spektrum.

Röyksopp’s Profound Mysteries Live in Oslo

Röyksopp performing live with Robyn at Sonar festival in 2014. Photo: Christian Bertrand / Shutterstock.com.

Röyksopp: Norway’s Foremost Electronic Music Duo

Norwegian-Italian Alessandra at the Melodi Grand Prix. Photo: NRK screen grab.

Norway Sends Alessandra to Eurovision with ‘Queen of Kings’

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Introducing Norway’s Girl in Red

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Subwoolfer to Represent Norway in Eurovision Song Contest 2022

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