Björk
21 November 1965 – present
Björk is an Icelandic singer, songwriter and producer who first recorded as a child in Reykjavík and came to international attention as the singer of the Sugarcubes. Her solo albums, beginning with Debut in 1993, combine electronic production with orchestral and vocal arrangements. She also acted in Lars von Trier's Dancer in the Dark, for which she won the best actress award at Cannes, and was the subject of a retrospective at the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
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Life events
Born Björk Guðmundsdóttir in the Icelandic capital.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgThe self-titled record of cover versions and Icelandic songs was released in Iceland.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgThe Reykjavík band's single Birthday brought it attention in Britain and the United States.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHer son with the musician Þór Eldon was born in Reykjavík.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHer first internationally released solo album was made with the producer Nellee Hooper.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgStarred in Lars von Trier's film and wrote its soundtrack, released as Selmasongs.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHer daughter with the artist Matthew Barney was born in the United States.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgThe album was issued with a set of interactive apps and an accompanying educational programme.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgThe New York museum staged an exhibition of her work in the same year the album was released.
Source: en.wikipedia.org