Tora Dahle Aagård
Tora Dahle Aagård | |
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| Born | January 3, 1994 Norway |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, guitarist, vocalist, songwriter |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Known for | Lead guitarist, singer, and songwriter for TORA DAA |
Tora Dahle Aagård (born 3 January 1994) is a Norwegian musician known for her skills as a guitarist, vocalist, and songwriter. She leads the blues-influenced pop rock group TORA DAA.
Early life
Beginning her guitar journey at age 14, Tora Dahle Aagård was inspired by the 2003 movie School of Rock. Between 2011 and 2013, she attended Olav Duun Upper Secondary School in Namsos Municipality, Trøndelag, where she pursued studies in music, dance, and drama. In 2012, she took on a starring role in the musical Kongen av luftslott (translated as King of the Pipedream), which featured new compositions by Åge Aleksandersen. Later, during 2014–2015, she performed a significant part in Vinsjan på kaia (Winch on the Quay) in Verdal Municipality, with music composed by D.D.E..
Career
In 2016, Aagård established her presence online by creating a YouTube channel. She appeared at London's prestigious Royal Albert Hall in November 2019 as part of The Norwegian Blues Adventure, sharing the stage with notable artists including Knut Reiersrud, Vidar Busk, and Amund Maarud.
TORA DAA
As the lead guitarist, singer, and songwriter for TORA DAA, Aagård combines elements of blues and pop rock. The band’s first album, Tora, was unveiled in 2019. Their follow-up release, Girls (September 2020), received critical acclaim and was shortlisted for the 2020 Spellemannprisen award in the Blues category.
Equipment
Aagård’s guitar collection includes a Vintage S-type, Yamaha Revstar, a customised Fender Stratocaster, and Epiphone models, complemented by acoustic guitars from Alvarez and Tanglewood. She holds the distinction of being Chapman Guitars’ first female endorsee and has collaborated with Marceau Guitars to produce two signature instruments. For amplification, she relies on Fender Hotrod and Boss Nextone amplifiers.
Discography
Albums:
- Tora (2019)
- Girls (2020)
- Seventeen (2022)
EP:
- "Change of Scenery" (2016)
Single:
- "Sugar" (2024)