Rasmus Lyberth

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Rasmus Lyberth

Rasmus Lyberth. A concert during the Tall Ships' Races in Aarhus, July 4. 2013[1]
Background information
Birth name Rasmus Ole Lyberth
Born (1951-08-21) 21 August 1951
Maniitsoq, Greenland
Occupations Singer,
songwriter,
actor
Instruments Vocals, guitar
Years active 1963–present
Website www.myspace.com/rasmuslyberth

Rasmus Ole Lyberth (born 21 August 1951[2]) is a Greenlandic singer, songwriter and actor. Since 1970, he was one of the most popular artists in the Greenlandic music scene. His music is well known beyond the borders of Greenland.

Biography

Rasmus Lyberth was born in Maniitsoq,[2] but grew up in Nuuk, where as a 12-year-old began performing and playing guitar. He is the son of a teacher and writer Erik Lyberth and Emmy Lyberth.[2] In 1969 he began performing in Copenhagen. In 1974 he has recorded his first album Erningaa.

Album has been successful and another came a few years later, then had a few years of musical break. He also appeared on the stage of the Greenlandic Tuukaq Teatret. He also gave many concerts not only in Denmark and Greenland, but also in many countries in Europe and North America. He collaborated with other musicians, including Christian Alvad and Lars Lilholt Band.

Discography

  • 1974: Erningaa
  • 1978: Piumassuseq nukiuvoq (dan. Viljen er styrke)
  • 1989: Ajorpianng
  • 1989: Nanivaat
  • 1992: Kisimiinngilatit (Kærlighed gør mig smuk)
  • 1994: Nakuussutigaara
  • 1998: Qaamaneq isinnit isigaara (Jeg ser lysglimt i dine øjne)
  • 2001: Inuuneq oqaluttuartaraanngat (Når livet fortæller)
  • 2006: Asanaqigavit (Kærligst)

Filmography

References

  1. ↑ "Main activities during The Tall Ships Races in Aarhus" (in English). tsraarhus.dk. Retrieved 2013-07-23. 
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Rasmus Lyberth" (in Danish). Den danske film. Retrieved 2012-08-09. 

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