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Radka Toneff

Norwegian singer (1952-1982) · Norway · On the map · Musicians · Died at 30

Ellen Radka Toneff was a Norwegian jazz singer, daughter of the Bulgarian folk singer, pilot and radio technician Toni Toneff, she was born in Oslo and grew up in Lambertseter and Kolbotn. She is still considered one of Norway's greatest jazz singers.

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2020Rockheim Hall of FameAward1993Spellemann Award for jazz record of the yearAward1982Died21 October 1982BuddyprisenAward1977Spellemann Award for singer of the yearAward1952Born25 June 1952

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Rockheim Hall of Fame2020
Spellemann Award for jazz record of the year1993
Buddyprisen1982
Spellemann Award for singer of the year1977

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Country
Norway
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1952 to 1982 · aged 30

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