Musician Dictionary

Sven Nyhus

Norwegian folk musician (1932–2023)

DescriptionNorwegian folk musician (1932–2023)
Source: Wikidata
Born1932-05-21
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
BirthplaceRøros Glåmos
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Died2023-05-20
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
Place of deathOslo Oslo
Source: MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AreaNorway
Source: MusicBrainz
CountryNO
Source: MusicBrainz
CitizenshipNorway
Source: Wikidata
Occupationmusicologist musician composer
Source: Wikidata
Instrumentsviolin
Source: Wikidata
Record labelsHeilo
Source: Wikidata
Member ofFire feler Glåmos spelemannslag Sven Nyhus sekstett Sven Nyhus Kvartett Sven Nyhus Kvintett Gevirkameratene Sven Nyhus & Asmund Bjørkens Sekstett Arnt Haugens Kvintett Ragnar Danielsens Gamaldansorkester Anders Grøthes Ensemble Sven Nyhus & Asmund Bjørkens sekstett
Source: Discogs, MusicBrainz, Wikidata
AwardsHilmar Award Spellemann Award in folk Jury Honorary Award in Spellemannprisen Commander of the Order of St. Olav
Source: Wikidata

Also known as

Nyhus S S. Nyhus Sven Kristoffer Nyhus Svenn Nyhus

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