The following is a list of notable events and releases of the year 1983 in Norwegian music.
Events
March 25 – The 10th Vossajazz started in Vossavangen, Norway (March 25 – 27).
May 18 – 11th Nattjazz started in Bergen, Norway (May 18 – June 1).
August 21 – The 14th Kalvøyafestivalen started at Kalvøya near by Oslo.
Albums released
Unknown date
A Arild Andersen Sheila (SteepleChase Records) with Sheila Jordan
O Oslo 13 Anti-Therapy (Odin Records)
R Inger Lise Rypdal Just For You (A/S Studio B)
T Jahn Teigen Cheek To Cheek (Odin Records) with Anita Skorgan
Deaths
May 23 – Finn Mortensen, composer, critic and educator (born 1922).
October 16 – Øivin Fjeldstad, orchestra conductor and violinist who led the Oslo Philharmonic (born 1903).
Births
January 20 – Eivind Lønning, jazz trumpeter.
February 7 – Benedicte Maurseth, traditional folk singer and fiddler.
April 4 – Henrik Maarud, blues and rock drummer (The Grand). 20 – Gaute Ormåsen, country and pop singer.
May 25 – Rune Nergaard, jazz upright bassist (Bushman's Revenge).
June 24 – Gard Nilssen, jazz drummer. 30 – Espen Berg, jazz pianist, arranger, and composer, Trondheim Jazz Orchestra.
July 1 – Marit Larsen, pop singer and songwriter. 16 – Tuva Syvertsen, singer, Hardanger fiddler and accordionist (Valkyrien Allstars). 22 – Andreas Ulvo, jazz pianist, organist, keyboarder and composer (Eple Trio).
September 30 – Carmen Elise Espenæs, singer and songwriter (Midnattsol).
October 14 – Andreas Stensland Løwe, jazz pianist.
November 3 – Myrna Braza, singer and composer. 10 – Svein Magnus Furu, jazz saxophonist, composer, and music journalist.
December 24 – Sigrun Tara Øverland, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and music producer.
Unknown date Guro Skumsnes Moe, jazz upright bass player, composer and singer.
See also 1983 in Norway Music of Norway Norway in the Eurovision Song Contest 1983
References