Tone Hulbækmo (born 1957), from Tolga in Østerdalen, is a vocalist with broad repertoire, ranging European medieval and renaissance music to Norwegian folk modern songs. She bases her vocal style on old traditions of Østerdalen that she has modernized and given personal twist. She is also active as an instrumentalist, composer arranger.
She has breathed new life into the Norwegian harp tradition, and developed her own style. She plays harp and lyre.
In group Kalenda Maya she plays medieval renaissance music from Spain, Italy, France, Germany and Norway. collaboration with folk musicians all corners of globe led to exciting musical combinations tours throughout world. Hulbækmo introduces lovely Østerdalen electronic loops, fiery dance rhythms cosmic tones.
Discography:
Kåmma No …. (Heilo, 1983)
Kalenda Maya (1985)
Svevende Jord (Heilo, 1986)
Langt Nord I Skogen (Kirkelig Kulturverksted, 1988)
Konkylie (Grappa, 1995)
Pilgrimsreiser, with Kalenda Maya (1997)
Kyrja (Heilo, 1999)
Nordic Woman (Grappa Music, 2012)
Stifinner (Heilo, 2016)
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.