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Bukkene Bruse
Description:
New Norwegian Music with Ancient Roots

Bukkene Bruse (pronounced buh'kayna brew'sah) were appointed as official Olympic Musicians for the 1994 Winter Games at Lillehammer, Norway. Following an international tour, they took part in the closing ceremonies which were broadcast around the world.

The Stone Chair is their third album of innovative arrangements, played on a mix of traditional and modern instruments. Their repertiore draws from many areas of Norway, combining regional traditions with a number of original compositions.

Bukkene Bruse are:
  • Annbjørg Lien: Hardanger fiddle, nyckelharpa, vocals
  • Arve Moen Bergset: vocals, Hardanger fiddle
  • Steinar Ofsdal: flutes, jews harp, vocals
  • Bjørn Ole Rasch: keyboards
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