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Väsen
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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 -
Groupa
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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 -
Olov Johansson
2,304 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 -
Hege Rimestad
1,668 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 -
Bäsk
1,694 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 -
Nyckelharpa Orchestra
438 listeners
the name is wrong spelled. The group is named Nyckelharporkestern View wikithe name is wrong spelled. The group is named Nyckelharporkestern View wikithe name is wrong spelled. The group is named Nyckelharporkestern View wiki -
Den Fule
2,446 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