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“Norway's a very gender-aware country, and we're very liberal. There are lots of women's voices being heard here compared to many other countries.”

Quote by Jenny Hval

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Jenny Hval is a Norwegian artist known for her unique musical style and poetic talent. Her work blends various musical elements, including electronic, folk, and experimental music, and has been well-received by both audiences and critics. more

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