Åse Kleveland

Åse Maria Kleveland (born 18 March 1949) is a Norwegian singer, guitarist, politician and activist.

A well-known folk singer and traditional guitarist in Norway, she was appointed Minister of Culture in Norway in 1990, and held the position until 1996, representing the Labour Party under the Gro Harlem Brundtland administration. She was also president of the Swedish Film Institute from 1999 to 200… More