Aurora
Aurora Aksnes (born June 15 1995, from Stavanger) is the name of a Norwegian music producer and a vocalist. Her debut E.P. Running with the Wolves has been released by Decca Records and was well received by music blogs. Half the World Away - by Oasis - for John Lewis' Christmas ad and Nature Boy - by Nat King Cole have already been two notable covers that the artist has done. Katy Perry's endorsement of the song Runaway on her blog added to the musician's recognition. Enjoy her day. Aurora Aksnes first musical memory was finding a keyboard in her loft, and becoming intrigued by its sounds. Jan Oystein Aksnes was her father. The Aksnes family encouraged her to not to pursue music solely for fun or for the sake of growing, but that she was encouraged to take it seriously. Her parents inspired her to write. She credits renowned composers Leonard Cohen and Bob Dylan in her influences, along with an appreciation for the style of Bjork. She decided to start performing her music...