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Agnes Caroline Thaarup Obel (born 28 October 1980) is a Danish singer, songwriter, and musician based in Berlin. Her debut album, Philharmonics (2010), was released by PIAS Recordings and certified gold in June 2011 by the Belgian Entertainment Association (BEA) after selling 10,000 units. At the Danish Music Awards in November 2011, Obel won five prizes, including Best Album and Best Debut Artist. Her second album, Aventine (2013), received positive reviews and charted in the top 40 of the charts in nine countries. Obel's third album, Citizen of Glass (2016), received acclaim from music critics and was the IMPALA Album of the Year Award 2016. In 2018, she curated and performed a compilation album for Late Night Tales series, titled Late Night Tales: Agnes Obel. It features artists such as Nina Simone, Henry Mancini, Ray Davies, Michelle Gurevich, Can, and Yello. Her fourth album, Myopia, was released in February 2020.

Quick facts about Agnes Obel

  • Full name: Agnes Obel
  • Born: 1980-10-28
  • Nationality: Kingdom of Denmark
  • Known as: Musician
  • Wikidata ID: Q271916

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Who is Agnes Obel?

Agnes Caroline Thaarup Obel (born 28 October 1980) is a Danish singer, songwriter, and musician based in Berlin.

What nationality is Agnes Obel?

Agnes Obel is Kingdom of Denmark.

When was Agnes Obel born?

Agnes Obel was born on 1980-10-28.

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