Radka Toneff
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Summary
Radka Toneff was born on June 25, 1952[1], in Oslo[2]. She died on October 21, 1982[3], in Oslo[4]. She worked as a singer[5], jazz musician[6], recording artist[7], musician[8], and composer[9]. She ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (248 views/month, #7,283 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Country of citizenship: Norway[11]
- Educated at: Oslo Conservatory of Music[12]
- Award received: Spellemann Award for singer of the year[13], Buddyprisen[14], Spellemann Award for jazz record of the year[15], Rockheim Hall of Fame[16]
- Sex or gender: female[17]
- Genre: jazz[18]
- Record label: EmArcy Records[19]
- Discography: Radka Toneff discography[20]
- Commons category: Radka Toneff[21]
- Family name: Toneff[22]
- Given name: Ellen[23], Radka[24]
- Manner of death: suicide[25]
- Instrument: voice[26]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Norwegian[27]
- Start of work period: 1971[28]
- End of work period: 1982[29]
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Works and Contributions
Things named for Radka Toneff include Radka Toneff Memorial Award[30], an award[31], in Norway[32], founded in 1993[33].
Why It Matters
Radka Toneff has Wikipedia articles in 11 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[34] She is known by 6 alternative names across languages and contexts.[35]
Entities named for her include Radka Toneff Memorial Award[30], an award[31], in Norway[32], founded in 1993[33].
FAQs
Where was Radka Toneff born?
Radka Toneff was born in Oslo[2].
Where did Radka Toneff die?
Radka Toneff passed away in Oslo[4].
What did Radka Toneff do for work?
Radka Toneff worked as a singer[5], jazz musician[6], recording artist[7], musician[8], and composer[9].
Where did Radka Toneff go to school?
Radka Toneff was educated at Oslo Conservatory of Music[12].
What awards did Radka Toneff receive?
Honors received include Spellemann Award for singer of the year[13], Buddyprisen[14], Spellemann Award for jazz record of the year[15], and Rockheim Hall of Fame[16].