The following is a list of notable events and releases of the year 1997 in Norwegian music.
Events
March
21 – The 24th Vossajazz started in Voss, Norway (March 21 – 23).
May
21 – The 25th Nattjazz started in Bergen, Norway (May 21 – 31).
June
13 – The Norwegian Wood started in Oslo, Norway (June 13 – 15). 28 – What should be the last Kalvøyafestivalen started at Kalvøya near by Oslo (June 28 – 29).
July
12 – The 37th Moldejazz started in Molde, Norway (July 12 – 19).
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The band TINGeLING was initiated.
Albums released
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K
Olga Konkova
Going With The Flow (Curling Legs), with Carl Morten Iversen and Audun Kleive
Deaths
March
23 — Arnljot Kjeldaas, composer and organist (born 1916).
November
30 – Alfred Næss, playwright and songwriter (born 1927).
December
10 — Karsten Andersen, orchestra conductor (born 1920). 12 — Søren Gangfløt, organist and composer (born 1921).
Births
August
24 – Alan Walker, music producer and DJ.