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Nora Brockstedt
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Singers · 1923–2015

Nora Brockstedt

Norwegian singer and musician (1923-2015)

Born
20 January 1923
Christiania
Died
5 November 2015
Oslo
Country
Norway
Active
1943–2011
Discography
5 albums

Biography

Nora Brockstedt was a jazz musician who played voice. Nora Brockstedt was born on 20 January 1923 in Christiania and died on 5 November 2015 in Oslo. The music is usually filed under jazz and schlager music. The discography here lists 5 albums, from “Nora synger Prøysen” (1971) to “Nora - for swingende!!!” (2008). Honours include Jury Honorary Award in Spellemannprisen (1974), Norsk Artistforbund Honorary Award (2002) and Rockheim Hall of Fame.

Nora Brockstedt (20 January 1923 – 5 November 2015) was a Norwegian singer. She was the first person ever to represent Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest, appearing as the Norwegian entrant in 1960 and 1961. She was first nationally known through being part of the musical quintet The Monn Keys. In her last years, she focused more on the jazz genre, with successful albums like As Time Goes By (JazzAvdelingen, 2004) and Christmas Songs (JazzAvdelingen, 2005). She sang jazz in the 1960s, but was more known for her conventional pop songs. She died after a short illness at Ullevaal Hospital in Oslo on 5 November 2015.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Nora synger Prøysen 1971
Alf Prøysen tolket av Nora Brockstedt 1993
As Time Goes By 2004
Christmas Songs 2005
Nora - for swingende!!! 2008

Awards

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Nora Brockstedt play?

Nora Brockstedt is known for playing voice.

When and where was Nora Brockstedt born?

Nora Brockstedt was born 20 January 1923 in Christiania.

What are Nora Brockstedt's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Nora synger Prøysen (1971), Alf Prøysen tolket av Nora Brockstedt (1993), As Time Goes By (2004), Christmas Songs (2005) and Nora - for swingende!!! (2008).

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