Knut Buen and Sigmund Groven – Kjenslevev (Heilo, 2023) Knut Buen and Sigmund Groven‘s latest release, “Kjenslevev,” is a delightful musical tapestry of feelings. The…
Knut Buen and Sigmund Groven’s Meaningful Tapestry of Life
Tag: Norwegian music
The Enchanting Hardanger Fiddle of Norway
The Hardanger fiddle is a traditional Norwegian stringed instrument and is considered the national instrument of Norway. It closely resembles a violin in modern designs,…
Ole Bull Academy, the Influential Educational Center for Norwegian Traditional Music
Ole Bull (1810–80), Norway’s first world-famous violinist, was intensely interested in Norwegian folk music. He felt the need to strengthen Norway’s music culture, and attempted…
Artist Profiles: Norwegian Fiddler and Composer Nils Økland
Nils Økland is a Norwegian fiddle virtuoso, born on the 7th of January in 1961, who has made a name for himself as a bridge-builder…
Margit Myhr And Erlend Apneseth, Spotlight on Vocals and Hardanger Fiddle
Margit Myhr and Erlend Apneseth – Slåttesong (Grappa/Heilo, 2021) In their exquisite album “Slåttesong,” folk musicians Erlend Apneseth and Margit Myhr delve into the solo…
Norwegian Fiddler and Composer Benedicte Maurseth
(headline image: Benedicte Maurseth – Photo by Simen Skari) Benedicte Maurseth, a renowned traditional folk musician and singer from Norway, was born on February 7th,…
Armenian Pianist Kariné Poghosyan Presents “Folk Themes”
Renowned Armenian-American pianist Kariné Poghosyan has released a new album titled “Folk Themes” (Navona/Parma Recordings, 2023). The piano master selected a set of piano music…
The Holy Mountain Reveals “Awake” Single
Norwegian folktronica band The Holy Mountain has released a piece titled “Awake.” The song presents a sneak peek of The Holy Mountain’s upcoming album “The…
Tellef Kvifte’s Fascinating Story About the Norwegian Bagpipe
Tellef Kvifte – The Norwegian Bagpipe Vol II (2022) Norwegian Tellef Kvifte has released Volume II of his Norwegian Bagpipe recordings. These pieces were recorded…
Norwegian Folk Music Recreated in New Ways
Åsmund Reistad – 89% folkemusikk (Lydpressa, 2021) Composer and guitarist Åsmund Reistad has released his debut solo recording, “89% folkemusikk”. The elegantly crafted album includes…