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    A Trip To Norway For The Oslo World Music Festival

    World music DJ Betto Arcos is back with a stash of music he collected while attending the Oslo World Music Festival.
    by Betto Arcos Nov 15, 2017 3 minutes
    Calypso Rose performs at the Oslo World Music Festival. At 77 years of age, she is the "Queen of Calypso," continuing to perform with infectious energy.

    Norway is known for its natural beauty of glacial fjords and Northern Lights, but NPR world music contributor Betto Arcos visited Norway for the music.

    Arcos traveled to the Oslo World Music Festival, where he has seen talented musicians from all over the world. Here are some of the musicians featured at the festival.

    Interview Highlights

    On Norwegian indigenous music

    This is a traditional Sami singer. His name is Vassvik. The Sami are the indigenous people

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