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Aurora Aksnes (Norwegian pronunciation: [æʉ̯ˈɾùːɾɑ ˈɑ̂ksˌneːs]; born 15 June 1996), known simply as Aurora (stylized in all capital letters), is a Norwegian singer, songwriter and record producer. Known for her introspective songwriting, ethereal soundscapes, and emotional depth, Aurora is one of Norway's most successful artists, a defining figure in contemporary Nordic pop, and widely referred to as the "Fairy of Pop."
Aurora first gained recognition as a teenager in Norway, quickly emerging as one of the country's most notable pop acts of the 2010s. She released her debut studio album, All My Demons Greeting Me as a Friend, in 2016. The album received generally positive reviews and topped the VG-lista Topp 40 Album chart for two consecutive weeks. It achieved double platinum certification in Norway and charted across various European countries. Her follow-up project was a two-part concept album: Infections of a Different Kind (Step 1) was released in 2018, with A Different Kind of Human (Step 2) arriving in 2019. Aurora's fourth studio album, The Gods We Can Touch, was released in 2022 to continued acclaim, and her fifth album, What Happened to the Heart?, followed on 7 June 2024.
Known for blending electropop, folk, and art pop, she has been described as a pioneer of the Norwegian art pop scene. Initially trained on piano, Aurora gradually expanded her musical involvement to include percussion and production. Beyond her solo work, Aurora has collaborated with a range of artists including Jacob Collier, Wu Qing-feng, Ane Brun, Sondre Lerche, Tom Odell, Askjell and the Chemical Brothers. In 2022, she worked with renowned composer Hans Zimmer, contributing vocals to the Frozen Planet II soundtrack. They performed the track "Take Me Back Home" together at the Royal Albert Hall as part of the BBC's Earth Proms concert series.
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