Still, that people consider Grieg's music so essentially "Norwegian" he finds rather funny.

Several of these artists gained international breakthroughs, which was uncommon for Norwegian music at that time.

In the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s, he was a major figure in Norwegian popular music.

He has had many important roles in Norwegian music, film, opera, television, comedy and theater.

As a composer, Kielland represents the national line in Norwegian music.

His work also incorporates elements of Norwegian traditional music and African music.

Apart from this, he uses the old modes that are present in traditional Norwegian music.

His most famous pieces have served as milestone for contemporary Norwegian music.

With a wide range of highly active bands, record labels, venues and festivals, more is going on in Norwegian popular music than ever before.

Together they gave more than a hundred performances of Norwegian music.