Folk music with rock, pop, and traditional Greenlandic elements.
Musician and actor Rasmus Lyberth is one of Greenland’s most acclaimed artists, who since the 1970s has sung his way into the hearts of audiences in Greenland, Denmark, and internationally.
He grew up in Nuuk and began playing guitar and performing at the age of 12. At 18, he moved to Copenhagen, where he started performing in bars. His debut album, ‘Erningaa’, was released in 1974, and since then he has released numerous albums and collaborated with artists such as Christian Alvad and Lars Lilholt Band.
Rasmus Lyberth primarily sings in Greenlandic and blends folk music with rock, pop, and traditional Greenlandic elements. With his self-composed songs and captivating voice, he sings about his homeland’s nature, development, and the conditions of its people - transcending all language barriers, whether performing at London’s Royal Albert Hall or in a tent at Tønder Festival.
He has received several awards for his musical and cultural contributions and has represented Greenland at international events, including the Nordic Music Awards.
Tønder Festival audiences have enjoyed Rasmus Lyberth’s performances numerous times over the past three decades, most recently in 2018. In 2025, he will be inducted into the Folk Music Hall of Fame in Tønder.
He will also be performing as part of the new songwriter circle focusing on music created and performed in minority languages.
