Angu Motzfeldt facts for kids
Angu Motzfeldt is a talented singer, composer, and songwriter from Greenland. He was born in Qaqortoq in 1976 and later moved to Nuuk, the capital city. Angu is known for his unique music style, which has been featured in several films and TV shows.
His songs were part of the soundtrack for the award-winning documentary Eskimo Weekend, made by Inuk Silis Høegh. His music also appeared in the film Nuummioq. Angu even made an appearance on the Danish TV series Forsvar.
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Angu's Music Career
Angu Motzfeldt's journey in music began with great success.
Debut Album Success
In 2004, Angu released his first album, simply titled Angu. It was a big hit in both Greenland and Denmark. The album sold 5,000 copies in each country. This amazing achievement earned him a gold record award in Greenland.
Moving to Copenhagen
After the success of his first album, Angu moved to Copenhagen, Denmark. He wanted to focus more on his music career there. His talent was quickly noticed, and he was nominated for a Danish Music Award. This nomination was in the exciting category of "New Act of the Year."
Chart-Topping Single
Angu's single "Red Lights" became very popular. It reached the number one spot on MTV's Up North chart. This showed how much people loved his music across the Nordic region.
Second Album Release
In 2007, Angu released his second album, Burning Blue Skies. This album continued to showcase his unique musical style.
Return to Nuuk
Later, Angu decided to move back to Nuuk. While he started focusing more on photography, he never stopped making music. He received support from KODA's Greenlandic cultural funds to help him continue his musical projects.
