Rebekka Bakken | |
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![]() Rebekka Bakken at the 2017 Oslo Jazz Festival | |
Background information | |
Born | (1970-04-04)4 April 1970 (age 54) Lier, nearOslo, Norway |
Genres | Jazz, pop,folk,country,adult contemporary |
Occupation | Musician |
Instrument | Piano |
Labels | EmArcy,Universal,Sony |
Website | rebekkabakken |
Rebekka Bakken (born 4 April 1970) is a Norwegian singer, songwriter and music producer who is often associated withjazz, although she refuses to characterise herself as a jazz musician.[1] Her voice reaches over threeoctaves.
Bakken was born inLier, nearOslo. She began singing in various school bands, before beginning to sing with professionalsoul,funk and rock bands in 1988. She is known for her particularly expressive and varied voice, performing music that is a combination of folk, jazz and pop.[2]