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Music for a While (established 2004 in Oslo, Norway) is a Norwegian kabaret ensemble led by Norway's uncrowned queen of cabaret, Tora Augestad.[1][2]

Music for a While
Tora Augestad and Music for a while 2014.
Background information
Origin	Oslo, Norway
Genres	Kabaret, jazz
Years active	2004–present
Labels	Grappa
Members	Tora Augestad Mathias Eick Stian Carstensen Martin Taxt Pål Hausken
Website	www.toraaugestad.no/project/music-while

Biography

Their music is obtained from the cabaret, baroque and church music repertoire, with elements of jazz. They present different musical styles with a very distinctive sound.[1]

Music for a While released their debut album Weill Variations (2007).[3] The follow up album Graces that refrain (2012) received critical acclaim.[2] It was accompanied by a tour in Norway.[4] Their third release was the album Canticles of Winter (2014).[1]

Band members

• Tora Augestad - vocals
• Mathias Eick - trumpet
• Stian Carstensen - accordion, banjo and pedal steel guitar
• Martin Taxt - tuba
• Pål Hausken - drums

Discography

• 2007: Weill Variations (Grappa Music)
• 2012: Graces That Refrain (Grappa Music)[2]
• 2014: Canticles of Winter (Grappa Music)

References

External links

• Official website
• Music for a While: Come Again (live) - EnergiMølla on Yahoo

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