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Oslo Gospel Choir | |
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 Oslo Gospel Choir (2008) | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Oslo, Norway |
| Genre | Gospel |
| Years active | 1988–present |
| Website | www |
Oslo Gospel Choir is a Norwegian gospel choir based in Oslo, Norway, conducted by Tore W. Aas. The choir was founded in 1988 and has since then become a successful gospel choir in Europe as well as North America. As of 2024, they have released 33 albums. Their musical style has been influenced by the American black gospel sound. Andraé Crouch is a major source of inspiration, with his approach in taking the gospel out of the churches and into other arenas, reaching a larger audience. Crouch has sung and been involved on several of their albums. The choir has sold over 1.5 million albums.
Oslo Gospel Choir has collaborated with a number of famous singers and performers over the years, including:
- Morten Harket
- Plácido Domingo
- Calvin Bridges
- Sigvart Dagsland
- Tommy Körberg
- Sissel Kyrkjebø
- Albertina Walker
- Ingelin Reigstad Norheim and Hildegunn Garnes Reigstad of the Garness duo
- Delois Barrett Campbell of the Barrett Sisters
- Mia Gundersen and Bjarte Hjelmeland
- Maria Haukaas Mittet
- Princess Märtha Louise of Norway (on two Christmas albums)
