One of Norway\u2019s major artists celebrates 50 years on stage.<\/p>\n
In his 50 years as performing artist, Bj\u00f8ro has sold more than 4 million records. The anniversary is marked with the release of his new album ‘Tracks’.<\/p>\n
On this album his audience will yet again be appreciating his warm and gentle baritone voice, and his performances of a carefully selected batch of tunes, which will make people nod and recognize favorites, as well as making them appreciate fresh new quality interpretations.<\/p>\n
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Bj\u00f8ro H\u00e5land is one of a few household names in Norway known to everyone.
\n\u2013 Anyone who has ever met him, will have a favorable impression of this gentleman of music.
\nHe has built a loyal fan base and an enthusiastic audience in the US too, through numerous tours, recording sessions and record releases.<\/p>\n
Bj\u00f8ro has recorded albums in Nashville with Elvis’ vocal group The Jordanaires, he has been named “European Male Singer of the Year”, and he has been inducted into the “Scandinavian American Hall of Fame. And, last but not least: He has been knighted by the King of Norway! Official title:\u00a0“Knight of first class for highly deserving acts to promote mutual connections between the peoples of Norway and USA, especially in the music field”. Bj\u00f8ro has visited a good number of prestigious concert stages around the world. Some large events, like “Norsk H\u00f8stfest” in Minot, North Dakota just cannot get enough of him, so they keep inviting him back, year after year. This year, he will make his 32nd appearance on stage there. In 2005 he was awarded the “Key to the City of Minot”.<\/p>\n
But just as likely as he is to be performing on major stages around the world, Bj\u00f8ro is known to appear in very different locations too. He has his feet firmly planted on the ground, regardless of the success that has experienced. Thus, he is as likely to appear in the most intimate settings, like performing in nursing homes for the elderly, or in senior clubs, as for large audiences in concert halls, or at events, fairs or festivals. Just recently, Bj\u00f8ro finished studio recordings for a new record, to be released this autumn. His audience will yet again be appreciating his warm and gentle baritone voice, and his performances of a carefully selected batch of tunes, which will make people nod and recognize favorites, as well as making them appreciate fresh, new quality interpretations.<\/p>\n
Winter\/spring 2017\/18 will see Bj\u00f8ro embarking on a 50 years anniversary tour of Norway. Performing with him on the tour will be another veteran musician: Ansten Josefsen. An interesting point in that collaboration is that Ansten was a founder member of Country Snakes, a band with whom Bj\u00f8ro has been performing a lot. It so happens that this band is also celebrating 50 years since their formation r this year, so we will have a double anniversary celebrated on stages all over Norway. A unique offer to Bj\u00f8ro’s fans will be available in November, as Bj\u00f8ro is hosting a week-long cruise in the Carribean on a luxury cruise ship. A voyage including sightseeing at Puerto Rico, St. Maarten, and at some old Danish-Norwegian possessions: St Thomas, where Nordic names still abound in cities and villages. Passengers will also get two full Bj\u00f8ro H\u00e5land concerts on board the cruise ship.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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