Gothenburg-based Swedish folk music act Vilsevind brings together the Swedish Nordic and Celtic traditions. The songs are sung in Swedish, English, Spanish, Welsh, Latin, and in Icelandic dialect.
The stories behind the lyrics take the listener back to a semi-legendary past where the dwellers inhabiting Northern Europe shared life and lore.
Vilsevind released its second full-length album titled Kelter och götar (Celts and Geats) on April 14 2022. Kelter och götarfeatures guest vocalist Stina Engelbrecht (Sarek) on one of its tracks. Musically, it is a darker and more archaic-sounding album than its predecessor, featuring progressive folk arrangements and a string ensemble.
The lineup in 2021 included Johanna Ribnikov Gunnarsson on vocals, concertina; Sergio Ribnikov Gunnarsson on vocals, Irish bouzouki, guitar, keyboards, percussion; Manuel Villar Lifac on acoustic bass, cello, violin, sitar; Santiago Molina on Irish flute, low whistle; Freddy Santana MacKinlay on tin whistle, vocals; and Albert Castillo Asenjo on bodhrán, percussion.
Discography:
Aria del Viento, EP (2017)
Julegille (2020)
Kelter och götar (2022)
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.