Radka Toneff
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Singers · 1952–1982

Radka Toneff

Norwegian singer (1952–1982)

Born
25 June 1952
Oslo
Died
21 October 1982
Oslo
Country
Norway
Active
1971–1982
Record labels
EmArcy Records
Discography
4 albums

Biography

Radka Toneff was a jazz musician who played voice. Radka Toneff was born on 25 June 1952 in Oslo and died on 21 October 1982 in Oslo. The music is usually filed under jazz. Record labels: EmArcy Records. The discography here lists 4 albums, from “Winter Poem” (1977) to “Live in Hamburg” (1993). Honours include Spellemann Award for singer of the year (1977), Buddyprisen (1982) and Spellemann Award for jazz record of the year (1993).

Ellen Radka Toneff (25 June 1952 – 21 October 1982) was a Norwegian jazz singer, daughter of the Bulgarian folk singer, pilot and radio technician Toni Toneff, she was born in Oslo and grew up in Lambertseter and Kolbotn. She is still considered one of Norway's greatest jazz singers.

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Discography

Studio and live albums

Winter Poem 1977
It Don't Come Easy 1979
Fairytales 1986
Live in Hamburg 1993 · Live

Awards

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Frequently asked questions

What instrument did Radka Toneff play?

Radka Toneff is known for playing voice.

When and where was Radka Toneff born?

Radka Toneff was born 25 June 1952 in Oslo.

What are Radka Toneff's best-known albums?

Albums in our database include Winter Poem (1977), It Don't Come Easy (1979), Fairytales (1986) and Live in Hamburg (1993).

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