20th November
Kulturkirken JAKOB , Oslo
Kristin will participate as part of «Lullabies from the Axis of Evil 20 år etter»
Kristin Asbjørnsen
Singer and songwriter Kristin Asbjørnsen is one of the most distinguished artists on the vibrating extended music scene in Europe.
Kristin’s new released album HJEMVEIER (June 2024) has already gained much praise in Norway & Germany. This is her first album on which she sings in her native Norwegian language, and her first collaboration with the renowned KKV label. Her enchanting songs are conveyed by the unique presence of Kristin’s voice over shimmering soundscapes with serene intensity and power.
The songs are like delicate sensations; about life’s journey and being a home for each other. The rich soundscape is enhanced by her playful interaction with outstanding musicians.
Over the last decades, Kristin has received overwhelming international response from critics and the public alike for her personal and unique musical expression.
2021 saw the release of Kristin’s soundtrack song to the film maker Bent Hamer’s The Middle Man, and in 2018 Kristin released her latest album Traces Of You. Kristin’s enchanting songs, based on her commissioned work for Global Oslo Music in 2016, were met with outstanding response. Kristin has written all music and lyrics.
Kristin is well known for her great live-performances and she is touring with extraordinary musicians.
Due to the pandemic situation, several concerts in Norway, Italy and Germany were cancelled 2020/2021. During 2021-2023 Kristin was mainly touring in Norway in quartet with Olav Torget / Eivind Aarset / Anders Engen. During 2024/2025 Kristin will be touring in Europe with her guitarist Olav Torget in duo/trio/quartet formats with Anders Engen (piano/percussion), Suntou Susso (kora) and Eivind Aarset (guitars/electronics), performing songs from her new album as well as from her Traces Of You and African-American spirituals repertoire.
The Norwegian singer has featured on a number of album releases, as well as a series of tours and festival performances in Europe. She has won several national Music Awards. In France, Kristin became the winner of the Mondomix Babel Med prize in 2009. Her previous solo albums I’ll meet you in the morning (2013), The night shines like the day (2009) and Wayfaring stranger (2006) were released across Europe via Emarcy/Universal. Wayfaring stranger sold to Platinum in Norway.
Kristin made the score for the movie Factotum (Bukowski/Bent Hamer) in 2005. Kristin collaborates with the piano player Tord Gustavsen. During many years Kristin focused on work with her musical ensembles Kvitretten, Dadafon and Krøyt.
Recent news
«Hadeland jazzforum» 18th October
Published October 14, 2024
Kristin Asbjørnsen will perform at Hadeland Jazzforum in Brandbu, in line up with the superb trio Eivind Aarset, Olav Torget and Wetle Holte.
Concert at Storstova at Bryne, 27th Sept
Published September 25, 2024
27th Sept Kristin is heading for Storstova at Bryne, with an exclusive Hjemveier-line up featuring Olav Torget, Anders Engen and for the first time with Malien percussionist Sidiki Camera
