Øystein Sunde

Norwegian musician · Norway · On the map · Musicians · Born 1947 · age 79

Øystein Olaf Sunde is a Norwegian folk singer and guitarist. He is known for his high-speed guitar and banjo style and his satirical lyrics. Although often regarded as a comedian, Sunde is a versatile guitarist who has played with several Dixieland bands and jazz combos over the years.

Øystein Sunde is read about 7 times a day, in 7 languages.

A typical day, 30 days to 29 June 2026

The middle day of the days counted, so one week of news cannot move it. The line under it is the last 60 days, one point a day.

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2018Commander of the Order of St. OlavAward2017Hedmark fylkeskommunes kulturprisAwardVidar Sandbecks kulturprisAward2008SolprisenAward2007Leif Justers AwardAward1998Lyricist Fund AwardAward1997Leonard StatuetteAward1995Språklig Samlings Literature PrizeAward1994Spellemann Award of the yearAward1989Spellemann Award of the yearAwardSpellemannprisen in entertainmentAward1947Born24 January 1947