Songwriters panel “Write lyrics in your own language”
NOPA, Music Norway and Norsk Viseforum are proud to collaborate on this exciting songwriters panel, where we will explore the matter of writing lyrics in ones own Scandinavian language. What are the challenges and perks of writing in a Scandinavian language, when it comes to audience reach? How can we become better at working across the Scandinavian borders, when our mother tongue is so similar? What are the experiences with touring in one’s own country, Scandinavia and across the world? Join us on this adventures journey!
This panel is presented by NOPA, The Norwegian Society of Composers and Lyricists.
In the panel:
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Emma Björling (SE) is an award-winning Swedish singer, composer, arranger, and teacher.
She’s studied music for 9 years and holds university degrees in traditional Swedish music (The Royal College of Music in Stockholm), voice pedagogy, music theory and ensemble teaching (Ingesund College of Music).
Emma is active in the renowned Scandinavian bands Kongero and Lyy. Both bands have toured worldwide, and are busy in the European music scene. She’s played most of the main Folk and Vocal venues and festivals in Europe. She's a member of Skye Consort & Emma Björling (an exquisite Swedish-Canadian project), a member in the vocal group Baravox since 1998, and has toured extensively with the Swedish folk band Ranarim.
Emma has toured and performed in the following countries; Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland, Germany, Austria, Belgium, Holland, Spain, Greece, England, Scotland, Wales, Canada (QC, ON, BC, MN), USA, Barbados, Singapore, Japan
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Norsk Viseforum (NO)
Singer Songwriter -
Songwriter, artist and singer @ VÍÍK (SE/DE/NO)
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Songwriter, artist and singer @ Stampestuen (NO)
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Director, Music Norway (NO)
Chair, NOMEX and Nordic Folk Alliance.