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Björk
Combining an unmistakable voice with adventurous electronic pop.
Post · Homogenic
- Born
- 21 November 1965
- Birthplace
- Reykjavík, Iceland
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Björk
Björk is an Icelandic musician whose albums connect orchestral writing, technology and experimental sound.
Early life
Music school
Studied piano and flute from childhood.
Early recording
Released an Icelandic album at eleven after a school recording reached radio.
Career
- 1986
The Sugarcubes
Joined the band that brought her international attention.
- 1993
Solo reinvention
Moved into an international solo career with Debut.
- 2011
Music and software
Released Biophilia with interactive applications.
- 2022
Fossora
Released a new album drawing on bass clarinets and electronic rhythms.
Selected work
Post
Moved between electronic dance music, orchestration and pop.
Homogenic
Combined strings, electronic beats and songs shaped by Icelandic landscapes.
Vespertine
Built intimate songs from delicate electronics, harp and choir.
Beyond work
Film performance
Won Cannes’ acting prize for Dancer in the Dark in 2000.
Environmental campaigning
Has campaigned to protect Iceland’s natural environment.
Sources & photo credit
Wikipedia biography and references ↗Further biography and career ↗Photo: Frédéric Vicomte. CC BY-SA 4.0 · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
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