1961 in Norwegian music explained

The following is a list of notable events and releases of the year 1961 in Norwegian music.

Events

May

• The 9th Bergen International Festival started in Bergen, Norway.

July

• The 1st Moldejazz started in Molde, Norway.

Deaths

February

• 19 – Einar Fagstad, accordionist, singer, actor and composer (born 1899).^[1]

August

• 28 – Carsten Carlsen, pianist and composer (born 1892).^[2]

Births

January

• 7 – Nils Økland, Hardanger fiddle player.
• 13 – Sinikka Langeland, traditional folk singer and kantele player.
• 16 – Kenneth Sivertsen, jazz guitarist, composer, poet, and comedian (died 2006).^[3]

February

• 12 – Knut Reiersrud, jazz and blues guitarist, composer, and program host.

March

• 2 – Harald Dahlstrøm, jazz pianist and Hammond B3 organist.
• 23 – Eivind Aarset, jazz guitarist and composer.

April

• 25
  • Paul Wagnberg, jazz organist, pianist, and composer.
  • Truls Mørk, classical cellist.
• 26 – Knut Nesbø, guitarist for Di Derre (died 2013).^[4]

May

• 29 – Glenn Erik Haugland, contemporary composer.

June

• 22 – Asbjørn Schaathun, contemporary composer.

July

• 8 – Karl Seglem, jazz saxophonist, bukkehorn player, composer, and record producer.

September

• 6 – Paul Waaktaar-Savoy, musician and songwriter for A-ha and Savoy.

October

• 14 – Knut Vaage, contemporary composer.
• 20 – Audun Kleive, jazz drummer and percussionist.

December

• 13 – Per Øystein Sørensen, singer and songwriter for Fra Lippo Lippi.
• 30 – Rolf Lislevand, performer of Early music specialising on lute, vihuela, baroque guitar and theorbo.

See also

• 1961 in Norway
• Music of Norway

Notes and References

1. Web site: Einar Fagstad . . 2017-03-26.
2. Web site: Carsten Carlsen (1892–1961) . IMDb.com . 2017-03-26.
3. News: Kenneth Sivertsen er død . Norwegian . Ingunn . Andersen . Jarle Grivi . Brenna . . 2014-03-10 . 2017-04-29.
4. News: Knut Nesbø er død . Norwegian . . 2013-02-08 . 2017-03-18.