Anne Haavie & Aasmund Olavsson Vinje composer

Old Norwegian Shepherd's Song / Blåmann Blåmann bukken min Anne Haavie & Aasmund Olavsson Vinje / Arr. Scott Rogers

Serie / Series: DEBUTThe song, known in Norway as "Blåmann, Blåmann bukken min", is one of Norway's best known children's songs, and a clear case of art imitating life. The poem by A.O. Vinje was written in 1860, and is based on Vinje's own experiences as a shepard boy. One of his favorite goats was even named Blåmann! The melody was composed by Anne Haavie, and first published...