Guro Kvifte Nesheim & Floating Sofa Quartet – Kystnært (Taragot Sounds, 2024) The sea has historically linked different coastal cultures, and while traditional music across…
Emil Kárlsen – Binnát (By Norse Music, 2024) Emil Ráste Karlsen, known as Emil Kárlsen, is a young Northern Sami multi-instrumentalist and artist from Omasvuotna/Omasvuonon/Storfjord…
Mojna – Väntenätter (Heilo/Grappa, 2024) Mojna, a Swedish/Norwegian trio previously known as Eriksson/Myhr/Malmström, offers a distinctive mix of Nordic folk with elements of improvisation and…
Wardruna has unveiled a music video for their latest song, “Hertan,” providing a preview of their upcoming album during a period of songwriting inactivity. Collaborating…
(headline image: Wardruna in 2020 – Photo by Kim Öhrling) At the core of Wardruna’s ethos is the commitment to fostering new growth while fortifying…
Fränder – Fränder II (Nordic Notes, 2023) Fränder is a youthful folk ensemble with members from Sweden and Estonia. In their sophomore album, Fränder II,…
The Transglobal World Music Hall of Fame is currently accepting nominations for 2023. The Transglobal World Music Hall of Fame celebrates excellence in the world…
The inaugural European Folk Day will take place on Saturday, September 23, 2023. The event celebrates the rich and diverse folk and world music scene…
Nordic ensemble Klingra consists of seven established musicians from Denmark, Finland, Norway, Latvia and The Faroe Islands. Although the band is new, its members are…
Teho. – Not a Violin Duo (Lusti Music & Arts Oy, 2023) “Not a Violin Duo” is an exquisite album of modern fiddle music rooted…