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Björk

Iconic Icelander whose unique sonic adventurousness has extended to pop, jazz, electronica, and beyond.
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  • Debut
    Björk
    Debut
  • Medúlla
    Björk
    Medúlla
  • Vulnicura
    Björk
    Vulnicura
  • The Live Box: 1993-2002
    Björk
    The Live Box: 1993-2002
  • Post
    Björk
    Post
  • Telegram
    Björk
    Telegram
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Björk
photo credit: Warren Du Preez and Nick Thornton Jones

Björk - Artist Details

Active

1970s - 2020s

Born

November 21, 1965 in Reykjavík, Iceland

Genre

Electronic Pop/Rock

Styles

Alternative/Indie Rock Experimental Rock Alternative Dance Experimental Alternative Pop/Rock Trip-Hop Club/Dance Electronica

Also Known As

Björk Guðmundsdóttir
Björk Guðmundsdóttir

Member Of

The Sugarcubes
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