Alf Cranner
Alf Cranner (25 October 1936 – 3 March 2020) was a major Norwegian folk singer, lyricist and painter. He was an important person in the field of Norwegian folk music in the 1960s.[1][2] He was known for several popular folk music versions and folk tunes, including these: "Å, den som var en løvetann". The folk song "Din tanke er fri", is Cranner translation of the German "Die Gedanken sind frei".
Alf Cranner | |
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 Alf Cranner in 1965 | |
| Born | 25 October 1936 |
| Died | 3 March 2020 (aged 83) |
| Nationality |  Norway Norwegian |
| Occupation | Singer, composer, guitarist |
References
- "Biography - Store Norske Leksikon". 29 June 2022. (in Norwegian)
- "Biography - fra Norsk Pop & Rock Leksikon gjengitt i MIC.no". (in Norwegian)
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