Hjemve (Heilo / Grappa Musikkforlag) is the first album from talented vocalist Synnøve Brøndbo Plassen. The a cappella recording highlights the remarkable traditions of vocal folk music from her small hometown Folldal in the region of Østerdalen in eastern Norway.
The title of the album Hjemve is a Norwegian word for homesickness. Synnøve researched archive recordings, scores, and oral transmission, and collected numerous tunes from the region. Award-winning folk musician and composer Gjermund Larsen produced this superb debut album.
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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.