1980 in Norwegian music
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The following is a list of notable events and releases of the year 1980 in Norwegian music.
March
- 28 – The 7th Vossajazz started in Vossavangen, Norway (March 28 – 30).[1]
April
- 19 – Norway was represented by Sverre Kjelsberg and Mattis Hætta, with the song '"Sámiid Ædnan", at the 1980 Eurovision Song Contest.
May
- 21
June
- 29 – The 12th Kalvøyafestivalen started at Kalvøya near by Oslo.[3]
Unknown date
- The pop duo Dollie de Luxe established, consisting of Benedicte Adrian and Ingrid Bjørnov.
- The band Vazelina Bilopphøggers was established in Gjøvik.
Albums released
Unknown date
A
- Materialtretthet (Den Gode Hensikt)
E
- Alarmen Går (Philips Records)
G
- Magico (ECM Records), with Charlie Haden and Egberto Gismonti
- Aftenland (ECM Records), with Kjell Johnsen
R
- Sign Language (RCA Victor)
- Descendre (ECM Records)
Deaths
- October
- 26 – Bjørn Fongaard, composer, guitarist, and teacher (born 1919).[4]
- December
- 8 – Sverre Bergh, composer and pianist (born 1915).[5]
