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Norwegian All-Girl Band Razika

By The World ⋅ January 31, 2012 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Members of Norwegian all-girl band "Razika." (Photo: myspace.com/razika)

In the Global Hit today, our DJ contributor Marius Asp chooses a Norwegian group Razika. The band formed in 2005 debuted its first album Program 91 last year.

Norway Suffers Butter Shortage

By The World ⋅ December 14, 2011 ⋅ One comment ⋅ Transcript

Butter missing from Norwegian shelves (BBC Video)

Butter has sold out in some stores partly as the result of a “low-carb” diet sweeping the Nordic nation which emphasizes a higher intake of fats.

Anniversary of Original ‘Race to reach the South Pole’

By The World ⋅ December 13, 2011 ⋅ One comment ⋅ Transcript

(Photo: Polar Vision)

We are looking for the name of the American research station at the South Pole that is gearing up for the 100th anniversary of the original “race to reach the South Pole.”

Norwegian Singer-Songwriter Ane Brun

By The World ⋅ November 10, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Ane Brun

Norwegian music journalist Marius Asp tells us about the latest release from Norwegian-born singer-songwriter Ane Brun. Her latest album is “It All Starts With One,” whose title was inspired by the Arab Spring protests from earlier this year. Subscribe and follow The World’s Global Hit Global Hit Podcast on iTunes Global Hit Podcast via RSS [...]

Swedish Death-Metal Band Opeth

By The World ⋅ October 17, 2011 ⋅ One comment ⋅ Transcript

Swedish band Opeth. (Photo: opeth.com)

Marius Asp introduces us to the latest album from the Swedish death-metal band Opeth.

Wolfert Brederode Quartet’s New Song Inspired by Tragedy

By The World ⋅ August 15, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

(Photo courtesy: http://player.ecmrecords.com/brederode)

A track from the new CD, “Post Scriptum,” refers to the devastating tsunami of 2004.

The Words that Armed Anders Breivik

By Patrick Cox ⋅ August 4, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

How much we should blame extreme political rhetoric for the actions of Anders Breivik? Did words help pull the trigger?

Tragedy Transforms Norway Arts Festival

By Clark Boyd ⋅ July 29, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Norway Mela Festival. (Photo: Clark Boyd)

An international arts and culture festival scheduled for Friday has been scaled back to remember the victims of last Friday’s attacks.

Songs That are Comforting the Norwegian People

By The World ⋅ July 29, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

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Norwegians are posting songs, on a website, that are giving them a bit of comfort and hope in difficult times.

Norway’s Political Youth Camps

By Clark Boyd ⋅ July 28, 2011 ⋅ 10 comments ⋅ Transcript

Utøya (Flickr image: Rødt nytt)

Norway reacts to Glenn Beck’s remarks about ‘political youth camps.’

Impact on Norway’s Muslim Community

By The World ⋅ July 28, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Usman Rana (courtesy of usmanrana.com)

Columnist Usman Rana talks about the repercussions of last week’s attacks for Norwegian Muslims.

Norway’s History of Dealing With Right-wing Extremism

By Clark Boyd ⋅ July 27, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Jens Stoltenberg (BBC Video)

Prime Minister Jens Stoltenberg has said his country will “not be intimidated or threatened” by Friday’s bomb and gun attacks.

Right-wing Extremism in the US

By The World ⋅ July 27, 2011 ⋅ One comment ⋅ Transcript

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How vulnerable is the US to a threat from the far right?

Norwegian Singer Thomas Dybdahl’s “Songs”

By The World ⋅ July 27, 2011 ⋅ One comment ⋅ Transcript

Thomas Dybdahl (Photo: Georges Seguin)

“Songs” is Dybdahl’s first album to be released in US.

Norway Reviews Security After Twin Attacks

By Clark Boyd ⋅ July 26, 2011 ⋅ Post a comment ⋅ Transcript

Remembering the victims of Friday's attacks (Photo: Clark Boyd)

Many in Norway are wondering whether it’s now time to rethink the country’s security.