Leif Rygg
Norwegian musician
About Leif Rygg
Lived 1940 – 2018 (aged 77). Leif Rygg was a Norwegian fiddler.
Leif Rygg (3 May 1940
He was named honorary member of the Norwegian National Association for Traditional Music and Dance in 1998, and received the King's Medal of Merit in gold in 2010.
He received the from Rådet for folkemusikk og folkedans for 2010.
He died on 4 February 2018.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Leif Rygg?
Norwegian musician
When was Leif Rygg born?
Leif Rygg was born on 3 May 1940 in Voss Municipality.
When did Leif Rygg die?
Leif Rygg died on 4 February 2018.
What was Leif Rygg's occupation?
Leif Rygg was a fiddler.
What nationality was Leif Rygg?
Leif Rygg was Norwegian.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Leif Rygg. https://biography.guide/leif-rygg/
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