Music plays a central role in several of author Frode Grytten's works, and for Spillelista he brings some of his great inspirations both as an author and a person: Talking Heads, David Bowie and The Smiths, among others.
/ 07/09/2022 / Kristian DugstadFrode Grytten debuted as an author in 1983, and had his big breakthrough with the novel Bikubesong in 1999. He has written novels, short stories, children's books, poetry and, not least, lyrics for music.
Music plays a central role in several of Grytten's works, and he has included some of his absolute favorites in the Playlist.
In addition, he talks about growing up in Odda, his ideals for men, shyness and, not least, the time he was refused a Tom Waits album by a record store owner because she thought he sang too badly.