Kristin Asbjornsen

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News: "The night shines like the day" - Winner of the prestigious Spellemannspris Awards; the Norwegian equivalent to the Grammy (in the category "Open Class".
2009/2010 saw the release of Kristin's enchanting solo-album "The night shines like the day" in Norway, France, Germany, Holland, Greek, Switzerland and Austria. The album has been critically acclaimed and it is the first album totally based on Kristin's own lyrics and music. The music is a powerful, mesmerizing beautiful exploration; quiet and intense, with an incredibly strong awareness in the way Kristin is approaching the songs. The album release was followed by an extended release tour in Germany, France, Switzerland, Norway and Austria.
"Wayfaring stranger - A Spiritual songbook" (2006/7) was Kristin's first solo-album, based on African-American spirituals. The album as well as an extended European release-tour was met with outstanding reviews! The album has received a Platinum Disc and the Norwegian Music Awards (equiv. to Grammy) nomination.
Kristin Asbj�rnsen made her international debut as a film score composer for the movie Factotum, based on a novel by Charles Bukowski. A Norwegian/American production by Bent Hamer/Jim Stark. Her soundtrack album "FACTOTUM" is being critically acclaimed in the US.(www.milanrecords.com)
Kristin has featured on a number of album releases, as well as a series of tours and festival performances in Europe.
Winner of the French music award:"Babel Med Mondomix Award 2009".
First single from "The Night Shines Like The Day": "Snowflake".