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…
View More Mojna Presents Inventive Nordic Expressions on “Väntenätter”Tag: Norwegian folk music
Sarah-Jane Summers & Juhani Silvola Super-size Folk Music with Chamber Orchestra
Sarah-Jane Summers, Juhani Silvola & Sølvstrøk – Sølvstrøk (Heilo, 2023) Sarah-Jane Summers & Juhani Silvola released their album Sølvstrøk on April 21, 2023. The album…
View More Sarah-Jane Summers & Juhani Silvola Super-size Folk Music with Chamber OrchestraAn.Kara’s Captivating Mix of Norwegian Folk, Eastern European Melodies, and Jazz Vibes
An.Kara – Selmas Hus (Glacier Records, 2022) An.Kara is an excellent Norwegian acoustic folk fusion trio that draws inspiration from various musical traditions. Their latest…
View More An.Kara’s Captivating Mix of Norwegian Folk, Eastern European Melodies, and Jazz VibesNorwegian Folk-Rock Band Gangar Reveals Tre Danser
After two years as a band, the rising Norwegian folk-rock band, Gangar have released finally released their first EP, “Tre Danser” (Heilo Records). Gangar combines…
View More Norwegian Folk-Rock Band Gangar Reveals Tre DanserThe Beauty of Willow Flutes and the Songbirds of Norway
Hans Fredrik Jacobsen – Svadilja (Heilo, 2022) Distinguished Norwegian multi-instrumentalist Hans Fredrik Jacobsen focuses on the delightful sounds of the willow flute on his fifth…
View More The Beauty of Willow Flutes and the Songbirds of NorwayArtist Profiles: Hans Fredrik Jacobsen
Award-winning artist Hans Fredrik Jacobsen was born September 8, 1954, in Risør, Aust-Agder, southeastern Norway. He is a renowned Norwegian folk music multi-instrumentalist, composer, and…
View More Artist Profiles: Hans Fredrik JacobsenRemastered Edition of Essential Norwegian Folk Album from Blåmann Blåmann
Blåmann Blåmann – Blåmann Blåmann [Remastered 2021] (Heilo, 2021) Blåmann Blåmann is an iconic Norwegian folk music album, originally released in 2001. The Heilo label…
View More Remastered Edition of Essential Norwegian Folk Album from Blåmann BlåmannArtist Profiles: Åsmund Reistad
Guitarist Åsmund Reistad was born and raised in Bærum (outside Oslo), Norway. He discovered Norwegian folk music as an adult. Since then he has been…
View More Artist Profiles: Åsmund ReistadArtist Profiles: Marianne Tomasgård
Marianne Tomasgård was born and raised in a small village called Nannestad (in Akershus), Norway. She was one of the leading figures in the female…
View More Artist Profiles: Marianne TomasgårdMarvelous Vocal Work from Rising Folk Singer Synnøve Brøndbo Plassen
Hjemve (Heilo / Grappa Musikkforlag) is the first album from talented vocalist Synnøve Brøndbo Plassen. The a cappella recording highlights the remarkable traditions of vocal…
View More Marvelous Vocal Work from Rising Folk Singer Synnøve Brøndbo Plassen