Margit Bakken

Margit Bakken (born 8 April 1967) is a Norwegian musician (vocals, guitar) and songwriter. She is one of the most established blues musicians in Norway, and often performs with Rita Engedalen as the duo Women in Blues.[1][2][3] She has performed as a singer since the age of eight. In 1997, she was a contestant in the Norwegian version of the musical television show European Soundmix Show, where she was one of the finalists.

Margit Bakken
Margit Bakken at Notodden Blues Festival, 2013
Background information
Born (1967-04-08) 8 April 1967
OriginNorway
GenresBlues, soul
Occupation(s)Musician, composer
InstrumentsVocals, guitar
Years active1975–present
Associated actsWomen in Blues (with Rita Engedalen)

Her debut album, On The Other Side, was released in 2009.[4][5][6] In 2012, she released her second album, Women in Blues, with Rita Engedalen.[2]

Discography

References
  1. Damer i Blues til USA (NRK)
  2. Et helt opptog av blåstrømper: Rita Engedalen og Margit Bakken i spissen for Women In Blues (Dagbladet)
  3. Rita Engedalen og Margit Bakken på Knutehytta (Laagendalsposten)
  4. Margit Bakken: "On The Other Side" (Grammofon.no)
  5. Margit Bakken – "On The Other Side" (review, Verdens Gang)
  6. Debutant med erfaring (TA.no)
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