Moddi
Norwegian Singer and Songwriter
Pål Moddi Knutsen is a Norwegian musician. His music has been described as a blend of folk music and pop, although he refers to himself as a singer and storyteller. Moddi is also widely recognised as a political and social activist.
Moddi is famous for his interpretations and translations of other artists, such as Vashti Bunyan, Pussy Riot and the Norwegian poet Helge Stanges.
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Reviews:
“Welcome proof of music’s continuing, if underemployed, power to confront authorities”
– The Guardian
“All credit to the Norwegian singer and activist Pal Moddi Knutsen for unearthing so many songs that have run into trouble with the censors… a folk-pop list that roams from China to Israel.”
– The Sunday Times
“Moddi’s Anglicised versions of the originals are witty and spry.”
– The Financial Times
“A celebration of defiance in the face of suppression”
– The Independent
“Pure protest poetry”
– Cerys Matthews, BBC Radio 6 Music