Birgitta Haukdal
Icelandic singer-songwriter and producer
Born
July 28th, 1979
46 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Iceland
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A singer-songwriter and producer from Iceland, played a significant role in the music scene with contributions to pop and electronic genres. Rose to prominence as a contestant in the Eurovision Song Contest, representing Iceland in 2003. Released singles and albums, including popular tracks that showcased a blend of pop and contemporary influences. Collaborated with various artists and contributed to productions in the Icelandic music industry.
Represented Iceland in the Eurovision Song Contest 2003
Released successful singles in pop music
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