Alf Cranner
Born: 1936-10-25 in Oslo, Norway
Died: 2020-03-03
Known For: Acting
Biography
Alf Cranner was a pioneering Norwegian singer, songwriter, and folk musician known for modernizing traditional Norwegian folk music. Emerging in the 1960s, he became a central figure in the Norwegian visebølge (folk song wave). Cranner collaborated with poets and composers, helping bring poetic lyrics and social commentary into mainstream Norwegian music. His gentle voice and deep cultural impact made him a beloved figure in Norway's music scene.
Filmography
2001
- Odd Børretzen: Mer enn helt all right as Himself (archive footage)
1983
- I denne verden er alt mulig ... (Original Music Composer)
1981
1975
- Faneflukt ... (Original Music Composer)
1973
- Jentespranget ... (Music)
1970
- The Ballad of the Masterthief Ole Hoiland ... (Songs)