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Björk
(1965-)
Synopsis
Born on November 21, 1965, in Reykjavik, Iceland, Björk founded the band the Sugarcubes in 1986 before striking out on her own to a hugely successful solo career in 1993. She's known for such albums as Debut, Post, Vespertine, Medúlla, Volta and Biophilia, and for songs like "I've Seen It All," "Human Behaviour" and "Big Time Sensuality." In 2000, Björk appeared in the critically acclaimed film Dancer in the Dark, which she also scored. She won the prize for best actress at the Cannes Film Festival and a Golden Globe nomination for her performance in the film.
Early Life
Famed singer-songwriter and actress Björk was born Björk Guðmundsdóttir on November 21, 1965, in Reykjavik, Iceland. Having grown up in a highly musical household, Björk released her first album, a compilation of traditional Icelandic folk songs, when she was only 11 years old.
Early Career
Throughout her teen years, Björk sang with a series of anarchist punk bands, among them KUKL, with other members including Einar Örn, Siggi Baldurs
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Icelandic singer - Björk
The singer, artist, DJ, record producer, songwriter and composer Bjorkis very likely the most famous Icelandic person ever. She was born in Reykjavik on the 21st of November in 1965 to parents Guðmundur Gunnarsson and Hildur Rúna Hauksdóttir and began her music career at only 11 years old which the release of an album!
She later joined bands the most recognized being Sugarcubes but in 1993 she began her solo career. Björk has been known for her unique style in music, attire and music videos right from the beginning and had used her fame to be a spokesperson for education and the perseverance of nature. Björk has had 31 singles reach the top 40 on pop charts around the world, with 22 top 40 hits in the UK.
In 2015 Björk was reported to have sold somewhere between 20 and 40 million records worldwide. She was included on Time’s list of the 100 Most Influential People in the World in the year 2015 and has won five BRIT Awards, and has been nominated for 15 Grammy Awards.
Many know Björk for her numerous songs, albums and appearances but some for
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Björk
Icelandic singer (born 1965)
This article is about the singer. For her self-titled album, see Björk (album). For other uses, see Björk (disambiguation).
This is an Icelandic name. The last name is patronymic, not a family name; this person is referred to by the given name Björk.
Björk GuðmundsdóttirOTF (BYURK, Icelandic:[pjœr̥kˈkvʏðmʏntsˌtouhtɪr̥]ⓘ; born 21 November 1965), known mononymously as Björk, is an Icelandic singer, songwriter, composer, record producer, and actress. Noted for her distinct voice, three-octavevocal range, and eccentric public persona, she has developed an eclectic musical style over a career spanning four decades, drawing on electronica, pop, dance, trip hop, jazz, and avant-garde music. She is one of the most influential pioneers in electronic and experimental music.[2]
Born and raised in Reykjavík, Björk began her music career at the age of 11 and gained international recognition as the lead singer of the alternative rock band the Sugarcubes by the age of 21.[3] After the Sugarcubes disbanded in 1992,
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