Åse Kleveland
Norwegian singer and Minister of Culture
Born
March 18th, 1949
76 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Norway
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Born in 1949, a significant presence in Norwegian music and politics emerged from a career that spanned several decades. Achieved prominence in the 1970s as a folk and pop singer, gaining recognition for contributions to the genre. Served as the Norwegian Minister of Culture from 1990 to 1996, shaping cultural policies and promoting the arts during tenure. Involved in various cultural initiatives, furthering the landscape of Norwegian music and arts.
Served as Norwegian Minister of Culture
Performed popular Norwegian music in the 1970s
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