Dec 18th, 2008 · The Oslo-based trio of vocalists introduces a Norwegian Christmas tune, as well as a few traditions from their homeland, in NPR's Studio 4A. The group's latest recording has just been nominated for a Grammy Award.
Dec 12th, 2008 · Silje Nes is a Norwegian musician who mixes the delicate sounds of the acoustic guitar with the bright, charming ambiance of electronica. Her soft, thin voice blends nicely with the whimsical instrumentation. Her new record, Ames Room, has a child-like brilliance that could pass as an upbeat, dreamy collection of lullabies.
May 19th, 2008 · Put a quarter in the BPP Jukebox to hear a live performance of "To Be Surprised," a track recorded by Norwegian singer-songwriter Sondre Lerche at the Bryant Park Project studios.
May 16th, 2008 · Fresh Air film critic David Edelstein reviews Reprise, the first feature film by Norwegian writer and director Joachim Trier. The movie tells the story of two aspiring authors whose adolescent idealism is crushed by literary success.
May 10th, 2008 · Former diver Bernie Schwerdtfeger talks with John Ydstie about working 500 feet under the water off the coast of Norway, where he helped assemble oil rigs. Many divers are complaining of health problems and are suing for damages.
Nov 27th, 2007 · For more than three decades, Shah Mohammed Rais has sold books and maps to Afghans and foreigners in Kabul. A Norwegian author wrote a book about Rais, but the bookseller claims it ruined his life. Now he's decided to get even by writing his own book.
Nov 20th, 2007 · Norwegian musician Anja Garbarek's soft, sometimes haunting voice sings over programmed beats and beautifully orchestrated strings. Her sound is distinctively experimental, atmospheric pop that pushes creative boundaries while remaining accessible. Her new CD is Briefly Shaking.
Nov 9th, 2007 · A Norwegian protester took a lesson from Curly, Moe and Larry to make a political point. He threw a cream cake at Norway's Finance Minister two years ago. The cake hit her on the back of the head but didn't hurt her, though it did mess up her clothes. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail.