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Tag: Annbjørg Lien

cover of the album Janus by Annbjørg Lien
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New Doorways Into Hardanger Fiddle Traditions

Angel Romero April 13, 2022 No Comments Annbjørg LienfiddleHardanger fiddleNorwegian musicworld fusion

Annbjørg Lien – Janus (Heilo, 2022) Composer, fiddler, and Norwegian folk music innovator Annbjørg Lien has released a superb new album titled “Janus”. The acclaimed…

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Artist Profiles: String Sisters

Angel Romero April 28, 2017 No Comments Annbjørg LienIrelandMairéad Ní MhaonaighNorwayString SistersSwedenUnited KingdomUnited States of America

The String Sisters is a collaboration of the Celtic and Nordic music world’s top female fiddlers: Annbjørg Lien from Norway; Catriona Macdonald from Shetland; Liz…

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Artist Profiles: Bukkene Bruse

Angel Romero January 11, 2017 No Comments Annbjørg LienBjørn Ole RaschBukkene BruseNorwayNorwegian music

Bukkene Bruse is an influential Norwegian contemporary folk music band. Bukkene Bruse were appointed as official Olympic Musicians for the 1994 Winter Games at Lillehammer,…

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Artist Profiles: Annbjørg Lien

Angel Romero January 6, 2017 No Comments Annbjørg LienfiddleNorwegian musicworld music

Annbjørg Lien (born 1971) is one of Norway’s most famous Hardanger fiddle players. She has courageously presented Hardanger fiddle folk music in new musical contexts,…

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Annbjørg Lien’s ‘Khoom Loy,’ Connecting Bridges

Angel Romero June 28, 2012 No Comments Annbjørg LienNorwegian musicworld fusionworld music

Annbjørg Lien – Khoom Loy (Compass Records, 2012) Chameleonic fiddler Annbjørg Lien crosses boundaries and embraces a wide range of musical influences on her latest…

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Dove songs

Patricia Herlevi March 7, 2004 Annbjørg LienFlookLaura LoveSusana Bacaworld music

And if the World (Suoni, 2002) Make Me a Channel of Your Peace (Kirkelig Kulturverksted, 2001) On March 1st, (2004) after I arrived home from…

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