Alf Prøysen
Norwegian singer-songwriter and author (1914-1970) · Norway · On the map · Musicians · Died at 56
Alf Prøysen was a Norwegian author, poet, playwright, songwriter and musician. Prøysen was one of the most important Norwegian cultural personalities in the second half of the 20th century. He worked in several different media including books, newspapers and records.
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He also made significant contributions to music as well as to television and radio. He also wrote in the Arbeiderbladet from 1954 until his death.