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Bukkene Bruse (established in 1988 in Norway) is a Norwegian traditional folk music band, presenting a varied repertoire of traditional and folk-style Norwegian songs, but also including many new compositions based on various Norwegian musical traditions.
Biography
The members of the group include Annbjørg Lien, a prominent Hardanger fiddle and nyckelharpa (keyed fiddle) player; Arve Moen Bergset, fiddle player and vocalist; flutist Steinar Ofsdal; and pipe organist Bjørn Ole Rasch. The name of the group is taken from the fairy tale of the Three Billy Goats Gruff (Norwegian: De tre bukkene Bruse).
The group was formed in 1988 in Norway and has travelled and performed widely in Scandinavia, and elsewhere. In 1994, they were selected as official Olympic Musicians for the Lillehammer Winter Olympic Games and performed at the closing ceremony.
Band members
Arve Moen Bergset - vocals, violin, and hardingfele
Annbjørg Lien - Hardingfele & nyckelharpa
Steinar Ofsdal - flute, low whistle
Bjørn Ole Rasch - pipe organ
Albums
Bukkene Bruse (1993)
Åre (1995)
Steinstolen (1998)
Den Fagraste Rosa (2001)
Spel (2004)
References
External links
Bukkene Bruse on Bjørn Ole Rasch Official Website