Torgeir Augundsson | |
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Background information | |
Also known as | Myllarguten |
Origin | Sauherad, Norway |
Died | 21 November 1872 |
Genres | Folk |
Occupation | Musician |
Instrument | Hardingfele |
Torgeir Augundsson (1801 – 21 November 1872), better known as Myllarguten (meaning the Millerboy), is arguably the most acknowledged Norwegian folk musician to this day, and by far the most legendary. In his own local dialect, his given name is pronounced Targjei.