Britt Pernille Frøholm – Nordfjord (Mere Records, 2017)
Nordfjord is the second solo album by talented Norwegian fiddler Britt Pernille Frøholm. Although she has recorded and performed various musical genres, on Nordfjord Britt Pernille Frøholm focuses on the fiddle tradition of Nordfjord, the fiord in northwestern Norway.
The music selection includes upbeat performances and melancholic pieces; it’s a mix of well-known tunes and rare compositions that are barely known today. The fiddle used in the region was the violin until the early 20th century. The hardanger fiddle was introduced after that.
Nordfjord is a solo fiddle effort, with no other instruments or vocals used. It represents the raw fiddle as it was used in villages for dancing and other events.
Britt Pernille Frøholm is a founding member of two groups, MAAR and Boreas.
Nordfjord is an evocative and fascinating portrait of the musical traditions of northwestern coastal Norway.
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Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
