Aurora Aksnes, born June 15th, 1996 in Stavanger and known professionally as Aurora or, sometimes, stylized in the form of AURORA is a Norwegian musician and singer. Her debut E.P. Running with the Wolves has been released by Decca Records and was well received by music blogs. She's recorded a variety of well-known songs as covers, like Half the World Away (by the band Oasis) for John Lewis' Christmas advert as well as Nature Boy (by Nat King Cole) and have been widely praised. Katy Perry posted a video where she was announcing her endorsement of Runaway. The endorsement earned her some recognition. Make it a day to celebrate her birthday. Aurora Aksnes' earliest memory of music was discovering a grand piano in the attic. The piano was fascinating to her the possibilities it offered. Jan Oystein Aksnes and May-Britt Aksnes urged Aurora to pursue music, not as work or for a passion and as a way to grow. Her parents encouraged her to compose. Bjork and Leonard Cohen are amo...