Tellef Kvifte – The Norwegian Bagpipe Vol II (2022) Norwegian Tellef Kvifte has released Volume II of his Norwegian Bagpipe recordings. These pieces were recorded…
Tellef Kvifte’s Fascinating Story About the Norwegian Bagpipe
Tag: Norwegian music
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…
New Beginnings for Slagr
Slagr – Linde (Hubro, 2022) Norwegian trio Slagr released its sixth album “Linde” in 2022. It features exquisite music created in a time of new…
Artist Profiles: Daniel Herskedal
Daniel Herskedal is an award-winning virtuoso musician and composer, specialized in tuba and bass trumpet. He was born April 2, 1982, in Molde, Møre og…
Nordic Folk Alliance Announces 2022 Showcase Festival And Conference
Nordic Folk Alliance will be taking place April 20-22, 2022 in Gothenburg, Sweden. The annual meeting is the largest assembly of the folk music industry…
New Doorways Into Hardanger Fiddle Traditions
Annbjørg Lien – Janus (Heilo, 2022) Composer, fiddler, and Norwegian folk music innovator Annbjørg Lien has released a superb new album titled “Janus”. The acclaimed…
Wardruna Releases Music Video and Live Versionof “Skugge”
Norwegian band Wardruna has releases an official music video for its song “Skugge” (Shadow). The song is an eerie sonic journey, voicing a dialogue between…
Åsmund Reistad’s Recreations of Norwegian Folk Dances
Åsmund Reistad – 89% folkemusikk (Lydpressa, 2021) 89% folkemusikk is the debut solo album from Norwegian multi-instrumentalist and composer Åsmund Reistad. The recording features charming…
Mahsa Vahdat and Solveig Slettahjell Release Lullaby of the sea
Mahsa Vahdat and Solveig Slettahjell have recorded a song titled “Lullaby of the Sea”. The song was inspired by a tragedy affecting Iranian refugees. The…
Artist 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…