Hanus G. Johansen

Hanus G. Johansen, 2010.

Hanus G. Johansen (born 18 June 1950 in Klaksvík) also known as Hanus G., is a Faroese singer and composer. He is well known in his country and performs at concerts and festivals from time to time. Many of his songs have become evergreens and are popular even among the young people. He has composed melodies for some of Poul F. Joensen's poems, first time was in 1988, when he released his album Gaman og álvara; Poul F. (1898-1970) wrote poems about the Faroese society, about love and other themes as well.[1] In November 2012, he released a new album with poems by Poul F. Joensen, Á fold eru 1000 gudar (which means On earth are only 1000 Gods), he composed all the melodies. In 2006, Hanus G. released an album with poems by the Norwegian poet Jakob Sande (1906-1967), who is a well known poet in Norway. Hanus G. has performed together with the Faroese ensemble Aldubáran and with the Faroese band Frændur, but often he performs by himself with his guitar or with various musicians. Hanus G.'s music is mostly folk music, but because of its popularity it can also be defined as a kind of pop music.

Albums

Albums by Hanus G. Johansen

Other albums that contains music by Hanus G. Johansen

Other albums where Hanus G. Johansen participate

Awards and nominations

References

  1. ↑ Birkblog.blogspot.dk, Heilag løta við Hanusi og túsund gudum
  2. ↑ Olavurjacobsen.com, HANUS and ALDUBÁRAN
  3. ↑ Tutl.com, Bouquet
  4. ↑ Rateyourmusic.com
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  13. ↑ in.fo, Heimstaðurin heiðraði Hanusi G. Johansen
  14. ↑ MMR.fo (The Faroese Ministry of Culture)
  15. ↑ Planet.fo Hesi eru tilnevnd til Planet Awards 2012
  16. ↑ Litteraturpriser.dk

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