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Väsen
33,130 listeners
Heavyweights in the nordic folk music scene, Väsen are a Swedish group combining the talents of Olov Johansson (nyckelharpa), Mikael Marin … read moreHeavyweights in the nordic folk music scene, Väsen are a Swedish group combining the talents of Olov Johansson (nyckelharpa), Mikael Marin (viola), Roger Tallroth (guitar) and André Ferrari (percussion). The band has also released a numb… read moreHeavyweights in the nordic folk music scene, Väsen are a Swedish group combining the talents of Olov Johansson (nyckelharpa), Mikael Marin (viola), Roger Tallroth (guitar) and André Ferrari (percussion). The band has also released a number of albums as a trio without Ferrari. View wiki -
Den Fule
2,441 listeners
Den Fule (meaning "The ugly one") was formed primarily from veterans of the 1970s Swedish folk rock scene. The band produced two … read moreDen Fule (meaning "The ugly one") was formed primarily from veterans of the 1970s Swedish folk rock scene. The band produced two albums through Xource Records in the early 1990s then disbanded. Their first album Lugumleik met w… read moreDen Fule (meaning "The ugly one") was formed primarily from veterans of the 1970s Swedish folk rock scene. The band produced two albums through Xource Records in the early 1990s then disbanded. Their first album Lugumleik met with immediate critical acclaim and won the Swedish Grammy fo… read more -
Groupa
5,039 listeners
Incorporating modern instrumentation and imaginative improvisation, Groupa has taken a contemporary-minded approach to the folk music of Sw… read moreIncorporating modern instrumentation and imaginative improvisation, Groupa has taken a contemporary-minded approach to the folk music of Sweden. Led by drone fiddle, viola and accordion player Mats Eden, the group has been at the forefr… read moreIncorporating modern instrumentation and imaginative improvisation, Groupa has taken a contemporary-minded approach to the folk music of Sweden. Led by drone fiddle, viola and accordion player Mats Eden, the group has been at the forefront of the Swedish folk revival for more than two decades. … read more -
Frifot
5,402 listeners
Frifot is a Swedish folk band. Frifot is made up of Per Gudmundson (fiddle and bagpipes), Ale Möller (mandola, hammered dulcimer, flutes),… read moreFrifot is a Swedish folk band. Frifot is made up of Per Gudmundson (fiddle and bagpipes), Ale Möller (mandola, hammered dulcimer, flutes), and Lena Willemark (vocals and fiddle). These three musicians also form the basis of the Nordan … read moreFrifot is a Swedish folk band. Frifot is made up of Per Gudmundson (fiddle and bagpipes), Ale Möller (mandola, hammered dulcimer, flutes), and Lena Willemark (vocals and fiddle). These three musicians also form the basis of the Nordan Project. Founded in 1987 by its three members, Frifot both p… read more -
Triakel
20,314 listeners
Triakel is a band from the Swedish region of Jämtland. The band members are Emma Härdelin (vocals), Kjell-Erik Eriksson (fiddle) and Janne … read moreTriakel is a band from the Swedish region of Jämtland. The band members are Emma Härdelin (vocals), Kjell-Erik Eriksson (fiddle) and Janne Strömstedt (harmonium). They play both traditional and new Swedish folk music, performed only with… read moreTriakel is a band from the Swedish region of Jämtland. The band members are Emma Härdelin (vocals), Kjell-Erik Eriksson (fiddle) and Janne Strömstedt (harmonium). They play both traditional and new Swedish folk music, performed only with a fiddle and a harmonium. Emma Härdelin, the singer of the … read more -
Bäsk
1,693 listeners
Swedish folk music trio based in Gothenburg. Consists of Sten Källman (saxofones & djembe), Jonas Simonsson (flutes), and Hans Kennemark (violin). View wikiSwedish folk music trio based in Gothenburg. Consists of Sten Källman (saxofones & djembe), Jonas Simonsson (flutes), and Hans Kennemark (violin). View wikiSwedish folk music trio based in Gothenburg. Consists of Sten Källman (saxofones & djembe), Jonas Simonsson (flutes), and Hans Kennemark (violin). View wiki -
Hege Rimestad
1,667 listeners
Hege Rimestad is the fiddler from Sámi singer Mari Boine's band. Her debut disc, "White Arrow", features many of the other b… read moreHege Rimestad is the fiddler from Sámi singer Mari Boine's band. Her debut disc, "White Arrow", features many of the other band members fusing the strong influences of Norwegian traditional music with the tunes of the Shet… read moreHege Rimestad is the fiddler from Sámi singer Mari Boine's band. Her debut disc, "White Arrow", features many of the other band members fusing the strong influences of Norwegian traditional music with the tunes of the Shetland Islands, Indian and modal scales, electric instrumentat… read more -
Olov Johansson
2,299 listeners
In 1990, Olov became the first world champion of the nyckelharpa (keyed fiddle). He began to play the nyckelharpa in 1980 as a fourteen-yea… read moreIn 1990, Olov became the first world champion of the nyckelharpa (keyed fiddle). He began to play the nyckelharpa in 1980 as a fourteen-year old, and was named a 'riksspelman' (master musician) in 1984. Olov has studied with th… read moreIn 1990, Olov became the first world champion of the nyckelharpa (keyed fiddle). He began to play the nyckelharpa in 1980 as a fourteen-year old, and was named a 'riksspelman' (master musician) in 1984. Olov has studied with the legendary Curt Tallroth and Erik Sahlström. He is regarded… read more -
Swåp
1,540 listeners
Two Swedes and two Brits; two men and two women; two Nordic folk fiddlers and two traditional Celtic musicians. This is Swåp: the inevitabl… read moreTwo Swedes and two Brits; two men and two women; two Nordic folk fiddlers and two traditional Celtic musicians. This is Swåp: the inevitable confluence of two distinct but related musical cultures. Their music moves effortlessly from Swe… read moreTwo Swedes and two Brits; two men and two women; two Nordic folk fiddlers and two traditional Celtic musicians. This is Swåp: the inevitable confluence of two distinct but related musical cultures. Their music moves effortlessly from Swedish polska to Irish jig, from Swedish "vals" to B… read more