About Bjørn Kåre Odde

Born in 1990, Bjørn Kåre Odde has his roots in the folk music tradition from Gudbrandsdalen in Norway. His grandfather Bjørn Odde has been an important teacher and inspiration for him. Subsequent to his exam at the Norwegian Academy of Music in 2013, Bjørn Kåre Odde has lived and worked as a professional musician. He performed the role of the fiddler in Fiddler on the Roof at the Norwegian Theatre in 2014. He has also been a guest soloist with The Norwegian Radio Orchestra and TrondheimSolistene. He regularly appears with the folk music ensemble Majorstuen.

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Awards
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2019: Oddes work "Snilla Patea" nominated for The Composition of the Year.
2017: Art scholarship from Oppland county council.
2017: Nominated with two albums at The Norwegian Folk Music Awards.
2016: The Norwegian Folk Music Award for the recording "Atterljomen".
2015: Young Folk Musician of the Year with Sivert Holmen.
2013: Winner of the talent competition "Toneprisen".
2011: Winner of "Fureprisen" - best young performer at the national folk music competition.
2011: Øivind Berghs memorial prize.