What Did the Vikings Eat? We know little of the recipes from the Viking era, but know a lot about the ingredients the Vikings had at their disposal through archaeological excavations. It is among others found “remnants” of food in… Read More ›
Music
“So Long, Marianne” Passed Away
Marianne Ihlen, immortalized in “So Long, Marianne,” died July 28, 2016. (Photo: Leonard Cohen) The woman who inspired Leonard Cohen to write the song “So Long, Marianne” passed away on Thursday in Oslo. She was 81 years old. The title… Read More ›
Exhibition: “Painting the Night Unreal.” Motorpsycho Concert Posters 1991 – 2016
If you are a fan of the Norwegian progressive rock band Motorpsycho and their brilliant interpretations of various musical genres, this is an opportunity you should not miss: Many of the band’s concert posters are displayed at the exhibition “Painting… Read More ›
Two Norwegian Choirs Won in Prestigious Italian Competition
Damekoret Hedda impressed the judges. (Photo: Rolf Egeland / Adressa) – We were the “most beautiful” the judge ever heard. We were ecstatic, and it was fantastic, says Eva Eide, leader of the women’s choir Damekoret Hedda. Recently, Damekoret Hedda… Read More ›
“Skuggsjå” – Norse Billboard Success
Ivar Bjørnson and Einar “Kvitrafn” Selvik present “Skuggsjå” (Photo: Skuggsjå) This week’s top-selling albums on Billboard’s World Albums charts contains a Norse surprise: In the top ten we find “Skuggsjå”, spiritual music that brings you back to the Vikings deep… Read More ›
Christmas Traditions: A Genuine Norwegian Christmas
Jul i Vinterland (Christmas in Winterland) market downtown Oslo. (Photo: julivinterland.no) The Norwegian Christmas holiday is based on Christian traditions, with elements from Norse midwinter celebration and Jewish Hanukkah. However, new traditions frequently appears. From late November, the Norwegian Christmas… Read More ›
Renown Producer Made the First Norwegian-built Electric Bass
Eirik “the Norwegian” Wangberg and his rare self-built electric bass guitar. (Photo: Arne Nordtømme/Rockheim) Recently, a very special object in Norwegian rock history was presented to the public when record producer Eirik Wangberg brought his 1959 self-built electric bass to… Read More ›
Kraftwerk x 8
Kraftwerk performing at the Øya festival 2013. (Photo: Paul Audestad / Aftenposten) They performed a spectacular show at the Øya festival in Oslo in 2013. Next summer, German Kraftwerk move onto the scene at The Norwegian National Opera and Ballet… Read More ›
Young, Norwegian Tenor Won Prestigious Award
Norwegian tenor Bror Magnus Tødenes. (Photo: NTNU) Recently, Norwegian Bror Magnus Tødenes (age 22) won both first prize and audience award in Renata Tebaldi International Voice Competition in San Marino. Over the past year, several young Norwegian opera singers have received worldwide… Read More ›
Midgardsblot: Viking and Black Metal Festival in Borre
Attention all Viking worshipers: In Midgard in Borre, the mighty rulers of the Norwegian Vikings have lived, feasted, and laid to rest. Come and feel the atmosphere. Since Norwegian black metal broke through in the 90s, the interest in Norse… Read More ›
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