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Jan Toftlund

Danish folk singer/songwriter (December 12, 1949-July 5, 1990) active in the 70's and 80's w a series of albums with a lyrical focus on the social outcasts. Debut album 1973, inspired by Bob Dylan, Leonard Cohen and his experiences as a nurse assistant and social worker. A bit of a hobo himself he toured as a folksinger and busker. After his debut he collaborated w. [a=Erik Grip] and [a=Søren Engel] before he started a longer collaboration with [a=Dårskabens Hus Orkester] for both albums and rock musicals. Frequently collaborated with [a=Martin Andersen] and [a=Lasse Helner].