Knut Buen
Knut Buen (born 31 October 1948) is a Norwegian fiddler, composer, folklorist and publisher. He won the national music contest Landskappleiken in 1983 and 1986, and is known for his collection of traditional songs and melodies. He received Spellemannprisen in 1992 for the album Fykerud'n (in cooperation with Hauk Buen), and in 1994 for the album Bjølleslåtten (together with Kåre Nordstoga and Leif Rygg).
Knut Buen
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- Name
- Knut Buen
- Born
- 31 October 1948
- Birthplace
- Kongsberg, Norway
- Occupation
- fiddler, composer, folklorist and publisher
- Awards
- * Spellemannprisen (1992, 1994)
- Nationality
- Norway
- Honours
- Telemark County Culture Award · Hilmar Award · Spellemann Award in folk · Knight First Class of the Order of St. Olav
- Languages
- Norwegian
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Knut Buen (born 31 October 1948) is a Norwegian fiddler, composer, folklorist and publisher. He won the national music contest Landskappleiken in 1983 and 1986, and is known for his collection of traditional songs and melodies. He received Spellemannprisen in 1992 for the album Fykerud'n (in cooperation with Hauk Buen), and in 1994 for the album Bjølleslåtten (together with Kåre Nordstoga and Leif Rygg).
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He has been running the publishing company Buen kulturverkstad and the record company Nyrenning. He was decorated Knight, First Class of the Order of St. Olav in 1999.
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• Name — Knut Buen • Born — 31 October 1948 • Birthplace — Kongsberg, Norway • Relatives — * Hauk Buen (brother) • Agnes Buen Garnås (sister) • Kari Buen (sister) • Occupation — fiddler, composer, folklorist and publisher • Awards — * Spellemannprisen (1992, 1994) • Order of St. Olav (1999)
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Knut Buen was born on 31 October 1948.
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Knut Buen received Telemark County Culture Award, Hilmar Award, Spellemann Award in folk and Knight First Class of the Order of St. Recorded as having received Telemark County Culture Award, Hilmar Award and Spellemann Award in folk.
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