Tuva Syvertsen

Tuva Livsdatter Syvertsen (born 16 July 1983) is a Norwegian musician (vocals, hardingfele and accordion). She was born in Oslo but grew up at Brønnøya. Syvertsen is known from a number of album releases and cooperations with Hildegunn Øiseth, Aasmund Nordstoga, DumDum Boys and as a leading figure of Valkyrien Allstars.

Career

Syvertsen is best known as a fiddle player, singer and front figure of the band Valkyrien Allstars, together with Ola Hilmen and Erik Sollid.

Personal life

As of 2017, Syvertsen was in a cohabiting relationship with another woman, Marie, for whom Syvertsen dedicated a yoik to honor her Sami heritage.

Honors Grappas debutant Award 2006, within Valkyrien Allstars Commission for Telemarkfestivalen 2012, together with Susanna Wallumrød

Discography

Within Valkyrien Allstars 2007: Valkyrien Allstars (Heilo) 2009: To Måner (Heilo) 2011: Ingen Hverdag (Heilo) 2014: Farvel Slekt Og Venner (Heilo)

With other prosjects 2008: Gangsterpolka (Grappa Music), with "Ompakara» 2008: Spelferd heim (Djønno Records), with Rannveig Djønne 2009: Hildring, with Hildegunn Øiseth 2009: Ein visefugg (Warner Music), with Aasmund Nordstoga 2011: Chapels and Bars (Bluestown), with Rita Engedalen 2012: Ti Liv (Oh Yeah!), with DumDum Boys 2012: Broken Soul Blues (Bluestown), with Margit Bakken & Rita Engedalen 2018: Go Dig My Grave (Susanna), with Susanna Wallumrød