2011 in Norwegian music

File:Morten Qvenild - Kongsberg Kirke April 2011.jpg during a Solo concert at Kongsberg Church April 2011.]]

The following is a list of notable events and releases of the year 2011 in Norwegian music.

Events

=January=

26 – The very first Bodø Jazz Open started in Bodø (January 26–29).{{cite web |url=http://www.europejazz.net/jazz-pages/festival/bod%C3%B8-jazz |title=Bodø Jazz Open |publisher=EuropeJazz.net |accessdate=2015-04-24}}
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Nordlysfestivalen started in Tromsø (January 28 – February 5).{{cite web |url=http://tromsoby.no/node/13503 |title=Nordlysfestivalen 2011 |language=no |publisher=TromsoBy.no |accessdate=2015-04-26 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304085841/http://tromsoby.no/node/13503 |archive-date=2016-03-04 |url-status=dead }}
Marit Sandvik (vocals) was awarded the Nordlysprisen 2011 at Nordlysfestivalen.{{cite web |url=http://www.itromso.no/nyheter/article425777.ece |title=Nordlysprisen til Marit Sandvik |language=no |first=John |last=Strandmo |publisher=ITromso.no |date=2011-01-29 |accessdate=2015-04-26}}

=February=

3 – The Polarjazz Festival 2011 started in Longyearbyen (February 3 – 7).{{cite web | url=http://www.allaboutjazz.com/polar-jazz-longyearbyen-svalbard-february-3-7-2011-by-john-kelman.php | title=Polar Jazz: Longyearbyen, Svalbard, February 3–7, 2011 | first=John | last=Kelman |publisher=All About Jazz | date=2011-02-21 | accessdate=2016-02-22}}
9 – Kristiansund Opera Festival opened (February 9 – 20).{{cite web | url=http://www.mic.no/nmi.nsf/doc_e/beg2010120215373493603112 | title=Kristiansund Opera Festival 2011 |publisher=MIC.no | accessdate=2016-02-22}}

=March=

=April=

15 – Vossajazz starts in Voss (April 15–17).{{cite web |url=http://vossajazz.no/2011/04/page/5 |title=Månadleg arkiv: april 2011 |language=no |publisher=Vossajazz |accessdate=2015-04-19}}
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Mari Kvien Brunvoll was awarded Vossajazzprisen 2011.{{cite news |url=http://www.rbnett.no/kultur/article330349.ece |title=Vossajazzpris til Mari Brunvoll |language=no |first=Ole |last=Foss |publisher=Romsdals Budstikke |date=2011-04-16 |accessdate=2015-04-19 |archive-date=2015-10-09 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151009162743/http://www.rbnett.no/kultur/article330349.ece |url-status=dead }}
Mathias Eick performs the commissioned work Voss at Vossajazz{{cite web |url=http://jazztimes.com/articles/27559-jazz-nordic-style-at-vossa-jazz-festival |title=Jazz Nordic Style at Vossa Jazz Festival |publisher=JazzTimes |accessdate=2015-04-21}}
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Bergenfest 2011 started in Bergen (April 27 – May 1).{{cite news |url=http://www.ba.no/puls/musikk/konsert/article5586030.ece |title=Bergenfest 2011 |language=no |publisher=Bergensavisen |date=2011-04-28 |accessdate=2015-04-22}}
SoddJazz 2011 started in Inderøy Municipality, Nord-Trøndelag (April 27 – May 1).{{cite web |url=https://underskog.no/kalender/48775_soddjazz-2011-27-april-1-mai/forestilling/68839 |title=Soddjazz 2011, 27.april-1.mai! |language=no |publisher=Underskog.no |accessdate=2015-04-30}}

=May=

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The start of Bergen International Music Festival Festspillene i Bergen (May 25 – June 6).{{cite web |url=http://www.fib.no/no/Tettere-pa/Arkiv/BT-Kongelig-apning-av-Festspillene |title=2011: BT: Kongelig åpning av Festspillene |language=no |publisher=Festspillene i Bergen |accessdate=2015-04-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150419234635/http://www.fib.no/no/Tettere-pa/Arkiv/BT-Kongelig-apning-av-Festspillene/ |archive-date=2015-04-19 |url-status=dead }}
Nattjazz starts in Bergen (May 25 – June 4).{{cite web |url=https://underskog.no/kalender/77341_nattjazz-2011/forestilling/116924 |title=Nattjazz 2011 |language=no |publisher=Underskog.no |accessdate=2015-04-19}}
29 – Jacob Koranyi was awarded the Norwegian Soloist Prize 2011 during Festspillene i Bergen.{{cite news |url=http://www.nrk.no/kultur/svenske-vant-norsk-solistpris-1.7652541 |title=Svenske vant Den norske solistpris |language=no |first=Ragnhils |last=Veire |publisher=NRK |date=2011-05-29 |accessdate=2015-04-19}}

=June=

9 – Norwegian Wood 2011 started in Oslo, Norway (June 9 – 13).{{cite news |url=http://www.last.fm/festival/1722127+Norwegian+Wood+2011 |title=Norwegian Wood 2011 |publisher=Last.fm |accessdate=2016-02-22}}

=July=

18 – Moldejazz starts in Molde (July 18–23).{{cite web |url=http://www.moldejazz.no/2011/index.php?page_id=16046 |title=Vellykket Moldejazz 2011. |language=no |publisher=Moldejazz |accessdate=2015-04-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160221093445/http://www.moldejazz.no/2011/index.php?page_id=16046 |archive-date=2016-02-21 |url-status=dead }}

=August=

4 – The 24th Notodden Blues Festival started in Notodden (August 4 – 7).{{cite web |url=https://bluesfest.no/om-notodden-blues-festival/tidligere-plakater/ |title=Tidligere plakater |trans-title=Previous posters |language=Norwegian |publisher=Stiftelsen Notodden Blues Festival |accessdate=2025-02-16}}
10 – Sildajazz starts in Haugesund (August 10–14).

{{cite web |url=http://www.scanticket.no/Evt_Show.aspx?Shw_Id=903 |title=Sildajazz 2011 |language=no |publisher=ScanTicket.no |accessdate=2015-04-22 |archive-url=https://archive.today/20150422080919/http://www.scanticket.no/Evt_Show.aspx?Shw_Id=903 |archive-date=2015-04-22 |url-status=dead }}

12 – Marius Neset is awarded the Sildajazzprisen 2011.{{cite news |url=http://www.h-avis.no/puls/25-000-kroner-rikere-1.6416348 |title=25.000 kroner rikere: Marius Neset tildelt Statoils Sildajazzpris 2011. |language=no |first=Gunnar Johan |last=Sortland |publisher=Haugesunds Avis |date=2011-08-12 |accessdate=2015-04-22}}
15 – Oslo Jazzfestival started (August 15 – 20).{{cite web | url=http://www.allaboutjazz.com/oslo-international-jazz-festival-2011-by-john-kelman.php | title=Oslo International Jazz Festival 2011 | first=John | last=Kelman |publisher=All About Jazz | date=2011-08-31 | accessdate=2016-02-22}}

=September=

1 – Punktfestivalen started in Kristiansand (September 1 – 3).{{cite web |url=http://www.ballade.no/sak/punkt-lufter-ut |title=Punkt lufter ut |language=no |publisher=Ballade.no |date=2011-09-01 | accessdate=2016-02-22}}
15 – The Ekkofestival started in Bergen (September 23 – October 1).{{cite web | url=https://www.residentadvisor.net/events/282119 | title=Ekko Festival 2011 | publisher=ResidentAdvisor.net | accessdate=2018-03-06}}

=October=

20 – The Insomnia Festival started in Tromsø (October 20 – 22).{{cite web | url=https://www.songkick.com/festivals/138921-insomnia/id/11310123-insomnia-festival-2011 | title=Insomnia Festival 2011 | publisher=Songkick.com | accessdate=2018-03-06}}
27 – Marius Neset performs at 'Nasjonal Jazzscene' with the band 'Marius Neset Golde Xplosion' as part of the award 'jazZtipendiat' 2011, including with Magnus Hjort (piano), Peter Eldh (bass), and Martin France (drums).{{cite web |url=http://www.ballade.no/sak/gylden-eksplosjon |title=Gylden eksplosjon |language=no |first=Carl Kristian |last=Johansen |publisher=Ballade.no |date=2011-10-25 |accessdate=2015-04-20}}

=November=

2 – The Oslo World Music Festival started in Oslo, Norway (November 2 – 6).{{cite web | url=https://www.setlist.fm/festival/2011/oslo-world-music-festival-2011-bd62186.html | title=Oslo World Music Festival 2011 Setlist | publisher=MIC.no | accessdate=2018-03-05}}
9 – The Vardø Blues Festival (Blues i Vintermørket) started (November 9 – 13).{{cite web | url=http://www.mic.no/nmi.nsf/doc_e/beg2011061710152018128633 | title=Blues i Vintermørket 2011 | publisher=MIC.no | accessdate=2018-03-06}}
17 – The 6th Barents Jazz, Tromsø International Jazz Festival started (November 17 – 20).{{cite web | url=http://www.mic.no/nmi.nsf/doc_e/beg2011102609165685400320 | title=Barents Jazz 2011 | publisher=MIC.no| accessdate=2018-03-06}}

=December=

11 – The Nobel Peace Prize Concert was held at Telenor Arena.{{cite web | url=https://www.setlist.fm/festival/2011/nobel-peace-prize-concert-2011-1bd6e9e0.html | title=Nobel Peace Prize Concert 2011 Setlists | publisher=Setlist.fm | accessdate=2018-03-05}}
18 – Eldbjørg Raknes was awarded the 2011 Buddyprisen{{cite web |url=http://jazzinorge.no/2011/12/18/buddy-prisen-til-eldbjorg-raknes |title=Buddy-prisen til Eldbjørg Raknes |language=no |first=Camilla Slaattun |last=Brauer |publisher=Ballade.no |date=2011-12-18 |accessdate=2015-04-20}}

Albums released

=January=

=February=

7 – Glossolalia by Sigbjørn Apeland (Hubro Music){{cite web |url=http://hubromusic.com/sigbjornapeland-glossolalia |title=Sigbjørn Apeland: Glossolalia |work=Musical reviews |publisher=Hubro Music |accessdate=2015-04-19}}
18 – Viscera by Jenny Hval (Rune Grammofon){{cite web |url=http://www.discogs.com/Jenny-Hval-Viscera/release/2842117 |title=Jenny Hval – Viscera |publisher=Discogs.com |accessdate=2015-04-19}}

=March=

11
Elastics by Ole Mathisen, Per Mathisen and Paolo Vinaccia (Losen Records).{{cite web |url=http://www.losenrecords.no/release/elastics |title=Elastics – Ole Mathisen, Paolo Vinaccia, Per Mathisen |work=Musical reviews |language=no |publisher=Losen Records |accessdate=2016-02-14}}
Uleste Bøker Og Utgåtte Sko by Oslo Ess{{cite web |url=http://www.musikknyheter.no/record/7988 |title=Oslo Ess – Uleste Bøker Og Utgåtte Sko |work=Musical reviews |language=no |publisher=MusikkNyheter.no |accessdate=2015-04-22}}
18 – Jeg Vil Hjem Til Menneskene by Susanna Wallumrød (performs lyrics by Gunvor Hofmo){{cite web |url=http://www.grappa.no/no/grappa/susanna-wallumrod-jeg-vil-hjem-til-menneskene-susanna-wallum |title=Susanna Wallumrød: Jeg vil hjem til menneskene – Susanna Wallumrød synger Gunvor Hofmo |publisher=Grappa Music |accessdate=2015-04-19 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160305085953/http://www.grappa.no/no/grappa/susanna-wallumrod-jeg-vil-hjem-til-menneskene-susanna-wallum/ |archive-date=2016-03-05 |url-status=dead }}
25
For Flowers, Cars And Merry Wars by Huntsville{{cite web |url=http://www.discogs.com/Huntsville-For-Flowers-Cars-And-Merry-Wars/release/2797363 |title=Huntsville – For Flowers, Cars And Merry Wars |publisher=Discogs.com |accessdate=2015-04-19}}
La Alarmane Gå by Honningbarna{{cite web |url=http://www.discogs.com/Honningbarna-La-Alarmane-G%C3%A5/release/2851215 |title=Honningbarna – La Alarmane Gå |publisher=Discogs.com |accessdate=2015-04-22}}

=April=

4 – The Shining Of Things by Hanne Boel{{cite web |url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/the-shining-of-things-mw0002135335/credits |title=Hanne Boel: The Shining of Things |publisher=AllMusic.com |accessdate=2015-04-19}}
8 – Roadwork Vol. 4 – Intrepid Skronk by Motorpsycho{{cite web |url=http://www.discogs.com/Motorpsycho-Roadwork-Vol-4-Intrepid-Skronk/release/2811867 |title=Motorpsycho – Roadwork Vol. 4: Intrepid Skronk |publisher=Discogs.com |accessdate=2015-04-19}}
8 – Early Piano Music by Ketil Bjørnstad{{cite web |url=http://hubromusic.com/ketil-bjornstad-early-piano-music |title=Ketil Bjørnstad: Early Piano Music |publisher=Hubro Music |accessdate=2015-04-19}}
15
Golden Xplosion by Marius Neset{{cite web |url=http://www.londonjazznews.com/2011/04/cd-review-marius-neset-golden-xplosion.html |title=CD Review: Marius Neset – Golden Xplosion |first=Chris |last=Parker |publisher=LondonJazzNews.com |accessdate=2015-04-19}}
Lysøen – Hommage À Ole Bull by Nils Økland / Sigbjørn Apeland{{cite web |url=http://www.discogs.com/Nils-%C3%98kland-Sigbj%C3%B8rn-Apeland-Lys%C3%B8en-Hommage-Ole-Bull/release/3017605 |title=Nils Økland / Sigbjørn Apeland – Lysøen – Hommage À Ole Bull |publisher=Discogs.com |accessdate=2015-04-19}}
A Day at The Opera by Ivar Antonsen (Ponca Jazz Records).{{cite web |url=http://www.poncajazzrec.no/antonsen |title=Senest utgivelse fra Antonsen: A Day at The Opera |language=no |publisher=Ponca Jazz Records |accessdate=2015-05-04}}
19 – Pressure by Splashgirl{{cite web |url=http://hubromusic.com/splashgirl-pressure |title=Splashgirl: Pressure |work=Musical reviews |publisher=Hubro Music |accessdate=2015-04-19}}

=May=

24 – Sounds and Sights by In The Country{{cite web |url=http://www.runegrammofon.com/artists/in_the_country/rcd-2113-in-the-country-sounds-and-sights-cd-dvd |title=RCD 2113 – In The Country: Sounds and Sights (CD + DVD) |publisher=Rune Grammofon |accessdate=2015-04-15}}

=June=

15 – Nord by Tore Johansen, with guest Odd Børretzen reciting ”Nord” by Rolf Jacobsen{{cite web |url=http://www.innerear.no/2011/06/ny-plate-nord |title=Ny plate fra Tore Johansen: "Nord" |language=no |publisher=Inner Ear |accessdate=2015-04-19}}

=July=

31 – Release of Tension by Jostein Gulbrandsen Trio.{{cite web |url=https://play.google.com/store/music/album/Jostein_Gulbrandsen_Trio_Release_of_Tension?id=B2iu4ba7n5rl6tysf7inrkplixq&hl=en |title=Release of Tension |accessdate=2015-05-13}}

=August=

19 – Ha! by Humcrush with Sidsel Endresen{{cite web |url=http://www.discogs.com/Humcrush-with-Sidsel-Endresen-Ha/release/3107480 |title=Humcrush with Sidsel Endresen – Ha! |publisher=Discogs.com |accessdate=2015-04-19}}
22 – Splashgirl/Huntsville: Split by Splashgirl/Huntsville{{cite web |url=http://hubromusic.com/splashgirlhuntsville-split-lp |title=Splashgirl/Huntsville: Split LP |publisher=Hubro Music |accessdate=2015-04-19}}

=September=

2 – SkyDive by Mats Eilertsen{{cite web |url=http://www.discogs.com/Mats-Eilertsen-SkyDive/release/3084777 |title=Mats Eilertsen – SkyDive |publisher=Discogs.com |accessdate=2015-04-19}}
16 – The Attic by Hayden Powell{{cite web |url=http://www.discogs.com/Hayden-Powell-The-Attic/release/4901319 |title=Hayden Powell – The Attic |publisher=Discogs.com |accessdate=2015-04-19}}
17 – How High is the Sky by Kjersti Stubø (Bolage).{{cite web |url=http://www.nrk.no/kultur/kjersti-stubo-_-how-high-is-the-sky-1.7813589 |first=Erling |last=Wicklund |author-link=Erling Wicklund |title=ersti Stubø – How high is the sky |publisher=NRK Jazz |date=2011-09-29 |accessdate=2015-05-07}}
23
Shoot! by Hedvig Mollestad Trio{{cite web |url=http://www.runegrammofon.com/artists/hedvig-mollestad-trio/rlp-3115-hedvig-mollestad-trio-shoot-lp |title=RLP 3115 – Hedvig Mollestad Trio: Shoot! (LP) |publisher=Rune Grammofon |accessdate=2015-04-19}}
Yr by Ragnhild Hemsing (Simax Classics){{cite web |url=https://www.discogs.com/Ragnhild-Hemsing-Yr/release/7853337 |title=Ragnhild Hemsing – Yr |publisher=Discogs.com |accessdate=2017-10-29}}
30
Liarbird by Ola Kvernberg (Jazzland Recordings), the commissioned work, live from Moldejazz 2010.{{cite web |url=http://www.allaboutjazz.com/liarbird-ola-kvernberg-jazzland-recordings-review-by-john-kelman.php#.UI8SlG9mKSo |first=John |last=Kelman |title=Ola Kvernberg: Liarbird (2011) |publisher=All About Jazz |date=2011-11-07 |accessdate=2015-05-03}}
Fine Together by Roger Johansen feat. Georg Riedel{{cite web |url=http://www.discogs.com/Roger-Johansen-Feat-Georg-Riedel-Fine-Together/release/4907837 |title=Roger Johansen Feat. Georg Riedel – Fine Together |publisher=Discogs.com |accessdate=2015-04-19}}

=October=

10 – Blackwood by Bjørn Berge{{cite web |url=http://www.discogs.com/Bj%C3%B8rn-Berge-Blackwood/release/3457260 |title=Bjørn Berge – Blackwood |publisher=Discogs.com |accessdate=2015-04-19}}
14 – Ingen Hverdag by Valkyrien Allstars{{cite web |url=http://www.discogs.com/Valkyrien-Allstars-Ingen-Hverdag/release/3806700 |title=Valkyrien Allstars – Ingen Hverdag |publisher=Discogs.com |accessdate=2015-04-19}}
14 – Alle Skal Få by Stian Around A Hill (Omenås){{cite web |url=http://www.discogs.com/Stian-Around-A-Hill-Alle-Skal-F%C3%A5/release/4711558 |title=Stian Around A Hill – Alle Skal Få |publisher=Discogs.com |accessdate=2015-04-21}}
21 – Yonkers by Albatrosh{{cite web |url=http://www.runegrammofon.com/artists/albatrosh/rcd-2117-albatrosh-yonkers-cd |title=RCD 2117 – Albatrosh: Yonkers (CD) |publisher=Rune Grammofon |accessdate=2015-04-19}}
21 – The Coarse Sand & The Names We Wrote by Jon Eberson Group{{cite web |url=http://www.discogs.com/Jon-Eberson-Group-The-Coarse-Sand-The-Names-We-Wrote/release/3208652 |title=Jon Eberson Group – The Coarse Sand & The Names We Wrote |publisher=Discogs.com |accessdate=2015-04-22}}

=November=

9 – Live at the BBC by Elephant9{{Cite web|url=http://www.runegrammofon.com/artists/elephant9/rlp-2118-elephant9-live-at-the-bbc-lp|title=Elephant9 - Live at the BBC|website=Rune Gramoffon|access-date=29 December 2024}}
11 – Alle Snakker Sant by Siri Nilsen{{cite web |url=http://www.grappa.no/no/artister/siri-nilsen |title=Siri Nilsen |work=Discography |language=no |publisher=Grappa Music |accessdate=2015-04-19}}
11 – Unemployed by Alog{{cite web |url=https://www.runegrammofon.com/artists/alog/rcd-2116-alog-unemployed-cd |title=RCD 2116 – Alog: Unemployed (CD) |publisher=Rune Grammofon |accessdate=2015-04-19}}
18 – Here Comes Everybody by Atomic.{{cite web |url=https://atomicjazz.bandcamp.com/album/here-comes-everybody |title=ATOMIC: Here Comes Everybody |work=Musical reviews |publisher=AtomicJazz.Bandcamp.com |accessdate=2015-04-23}}
21 – Scent Of Soil by Scent Of Soil{{cite web |url=https://shop.klicktrack.com/grappa/402109 |title=Scent of Soil: Scent of Soil |work=Musical reviews |language=no |publisher=KlickTrack.com |accessdate=2015-04-19}}

=December=

2
Songs by Bugge Wesseltoft (Jazzland Recordings){{cite news |url=http://www.dagbladet.no/2011/12/07/kultur/musikk/musikkanmeldelser/anmeldelser/jazz/19313874 |title=Sterke egenstemmer på cd |language=no |first=Terje |last=Mosnes |work=Musical reviews |publisher=Dagbladet |date=2011-12-07 |accessdate=2015-05-06}}
Stillness by Hildegunn Øiseth (Losen Records)

=Unknown date=

Gabriel Fliflet: Åresong{{cite web |url=http://www.discogs.com/Gabriel-Fliflet-%C3%85resong/release/3053658 |title=Gabriel Fliflet – Åresong |publisher=Discogs.com |accessdate=2015-04-21}}

JøKleBa: Jøkleba! / Nu Jøk?{{cite web |url=http://www.discogs.com/J%C3%B8kleba-J%C3%B8kleba-Nu-J%C3%B8k/release/3015005 |title=Jøkleba – Jøkleba! / Nu Jøk? |publisher=Discogs.com |accessdate=2015-04-21}}

Mural: Live At The Rothko Chapel with Ingar Zach, Kim Myhr and Jim Denley{{cite web |url=http://www.discogs.com/Mural-Live-At-The-Rothko-Chapel/release/3317050 |title=Mural – Live At The Rothko Chapel |publisher=Discogs.com |accessdate=2015-04-20}}

Petter Wettre & Audun Kleive: The Only Way To Travel 2{{cite web |url=http://www.allaboutjazz.com/the-only-way-to-travel-2-petter-wettre-household-records-review-by-mark-corroto.php |title=Petter Wettre: The Only Way To Travel 2 (2011) |work=Musical reviews |first=Mark |last=Corroto |publisher=All About Jazz |date=2011-01-17 |accessdate=2015-04-21}}

New Artists

Jonas Alaska received the Spellemannprisen award, as 'Best newcomer of the year 2011', for the album Jonas Alaska and was with that also recipient of the Gramo grant.{{cite web |url=http://www.hegnar.no/okonomi/artikkel480173.ece |title=Vinnerne under Spellemannprisen 2011 |language=no |publisher=Hegnar.no |date=2012-01-15 |accessdate=2015-04-20}}
Hanna Paulsberg Concept was awarded the 2011 'Young Nordic Jazz Comets' by the Scandinavian Jazz Associations at the Jazz club Fasching in Stockholm, September 10, 2011.{{cite web |url=http://jazzinorge.no/2011/09/12/norsk-seier-i-nordisk-jazzkonkurranse |title=Vinnerne under Spellemannprisen 2011 |language=no |first=Tonje |last=Johansson |publisher=JazzINorge.no |date=2011-09-12 |accessdate=2015-04-20}}

Deaths

; January

24 – Audun Tylden, record producer (born 1948){{cite news | url=http://www.aftenposten.no/kultur/Audun-Tylden-er-dod-194814b.html | title=Audun Tylden er død | newspaper=Aftenposten | language=no | date=2011-01-24 | accessdate=2017-04-30}}

;February

3 – Eline Nygaard Riisnæs, classical pianist and musicologist (born 1913).{{cite encyclopedia | url=https://nbl.snl.no/Aase_Nordmo_L%C3%B8vberg | title=Eline Nygaard Riisnæs | last=Nesheim | encyclopedia=Store Norske Leksikon | date=2016-11-08 | accessdate=2017-03-18}}

;April

10 – Børt-Erik Thoresen, television host and folk singer (born 1932).{{cite encyclopedia | url=https://nbl.snl.no/Aase_Nordmo_L%C3%B8vberg | title=Aase Nordmo Løvberg | language=no | first=Elef | last=Nesheim | encyclopedia=Norsk Biografisk Leksikon | date=2013-04-16 | accessdate=2017-03-18}}
22 – Eyvind Solås, classical pianist, composer, actor, and program host (born 1937).{{cite web |url=http://www.nrk.no/kanal/nrk_jazz/1.7604669 |title=Eyvind Solås in memoriam |first=Erling |last=Wicklund |author-link=Erling Wicklund |language=no |publisher=NRK Jazz |date=2011-04-23 |accessdate=2017-03-20}}
24 – Dag Stokke, rock keyboarder, TNT, church organist and mastering engineer, cancer (born 1967).{{cite news | url=http://www.vg.no/rampelys/musikk/tnt-keyboardist-dag-stokke-doed/a/10084893 | title=TNT-keyboardist Dag Stokke død | language=no | first=Halstein | last=Røyseland | work=Verdens Gang | date=2011-04-27 | accessdate=2016-02-21}}

;May

31 – Sølvi Wang, pop and folk singer and actress (born 1929).{{cite news | url=http://www.nrk.no/kultur/solvi-wang-er-dod-1.7654994 | title=Sølvi Wang er død | language=no | first1=Ugo | last1=Fermariello | first2=Ola Nymo Trulsen | last2=Ighanian | work=NRK | date=2011-05-31 | accessdate=2016-02-21}}

;July

2 – Paul Weeden, American-born jazz guitarist (born 1923){{cite web | url=https://www.discogs.com/artist/219357-Paul-Weeden | title=Paul Weeden | publisher=Discogs.com | accessdate=2017-04-30}}
24 – Harald Johnsen, bassist, heart attack, (born 1970).{{cite web | url=http://www.mic.no/nmi.nsf/micdoc/art2006080715300229193408 |title=Johnsen, Harald | work=Biography | language=no | publisher=Norsk Jazzarkiv, MIC.no | date=2015-12-02 | accessdate=2016-02-21}}

;September

4 – Hilde Heltberg, pop and folk singer songwriter, cancer (born 1959).{{cite news | url=http://www.vg.no/rampelys/musikk/hilde-heltberg-er-doed/a/10090101 | title=Hilde Heltberg er død | language=no | first=Cathherine Gonsholt | last=Ighanian | work=Verdens Gang | date=2011-09-04 | accessdate=2016-02-21}}

; December

1 – Siss Hartmann, pop and musical singer (born 1934){{cite news|title=Siss Hartmann (obituary)|last=Kvalvik|first=Bent|date=9 December 2011|work=Aftenposten|language=no}}

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