Nordic Fiddlers Bloc are set to perform on Wednesday, April 22, 2015, at the Thalia Theater at Symphony Space in New York City. This concert is part of The World Music Institute’s 2014-15 edition of its Global Salon.
The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc is comprised of Olav Luksengård Mjelva (Norway), Anders Hall (Sweden) and Kevin Henderson (Shetland). They represent the fruitful fiddling traditions of Norway, Sweden and the Shetland Islands. They play traditional pieces and original compositions, and exemplify the distinct sounds of and cultural ties among the people of the North Atlantic rim.
Olav is an award-winning musician who is also a member of the celebrated band Sver and widely recognized as one of Norway’s finest fiddle players; Anders, also a member of Sver, is one of Sweden’s leading fiddle players across a wide range of styles; and Kevin, one of Shetlands best fiddle players, is a member of such bands as Boys of the Lough, Fiddlers’ Bid and Session A9.
Their debut CD, The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc, received rave national and international reviews on release, with their second album now scheduled for autumn 2015.
Wednesday, April 22, 2015, 7:00 p.m.
Thalia Theater at Symphony Space
2537 Broadway at 95th Street
Tickets: $30; WMI Friends: $25; Bring a Kid: $5
Tickets for all World Music Institute events are available for purchase online at www.worldmusicinstitute.org, by calling (212) 545-7536, or in person at the WMI Box Office at 101 Lafayette Street, #801.
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.