From Norway to Nashville: "Olav Tofte’s Journey Behind ‘Modern World’"

09/24/24 • 22 min

In this exclusive interview, Olav Tofte of the Norwegian country music group, The Tofte Family, shares the exciting journey behind their latest release, "Modern World", recorded in the heart of country music—Nashville. Olav dives into the band's unique sound, blending Norwegian roots with classic country, and discusses the adventure of traveling to America to bring their new songs to life. Discover how this cross-cultural experience shaped their music, and get an inside look at what’s next for The Tofte Family in the modern country scene.
https://www.toftefamily.com/english.html

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