Björk

Björk Guðmundsdóttir [ˈpjœr̥k ˈkvʏðmʏntsˌtoʊhtɪr] (help·info) (born 21 November 1965) is an Icelandic singer-songwriter, composer, actress and music producer, whose work includes seven solo albums and two film soundtracks. She is best known for her expressive vocals, broad soprano vocal range, and a diverse and eclectic musical style, which incorporates influences from many different genres, including pop, alternative rock, jazz, ambient, electro... more

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  • Nov 21, 1965 (age 44 years)

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  • Björk Gudmundsdottir,
  • Björk,
  • Björk Guðmundsdóttir,
  • Bjørk,
  • Bjõrk,
  • Bj rk,
  • Bjцrk,
  • Bjork
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