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Tag: Wardruna

Wardruna cover photo by Tuukka Koski with artwork by Øivind A. Myksvoll. Shows a bear fur background with a rune in the middle.
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Wardruna Returns with ‘Birna’: A Deep Dive into Nordic Folklore and Nature

World Music Central News Room October 16, 2024 No Comments Norwegian musicWardrunaworld music

Wardruna, internationally recognized for mixing Norwegian folk with post-rock elements, is set to release their sixth album, Birna, on January 24 through Sony Music and…

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Wardruna - Hertan cover artwork. It shows a rune in the middle and Eivar on the right kneeling down.
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Wardruna Present Music Video for New Song “Hertan”

Angel Romero April 12, 2024 No Comments Nordic musicNorwegian musicScandinavian musicWardrunaworld music

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…

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Wardruna - Photo by Kim Öhrling
Artist Profiles

Wardruna, the Band that Resurrects the Viking Spirit

Angel Romero April 11, 2024 No Comments Nordic musicNorwegian musicScandinavian musicWardrunaworld music

(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…

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Wardruna - Ragnarok Film
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Wardruna Releases Music Video and Live Versionof “Skugge”

World Music Central News Room April 4, 2022 No Comments Norwegian musicWardruna

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…

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Wardruna - Photo by Kim Öhrling
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Nordic Band Wardruna Releases Kvitravn Music Video

World Music Central News Room November 14, 2020 No Comments Nordic musicNorwegian musicScandinavian musicWardruna

Innovative Scandinavian band Wardruna has unveiled the music video for the title track of its upcoming fifth full length album, Kvitravn (White Raven).  The album…

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Artist Profiles

Artist Profiles: Einar Selvik

Angel Romero July 18, 2020 1 Comment Einar SelvikWardruna

Einar Selvik was born on November 18, 1979 in Bergen, Norway. He is a Norwegian composer, musician and creative architect behind the Nordic folk band…

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Norwegian Folk Group Wardruna Uncovers Music Video for New Single “Lyfjaberg”

World Music Central News Room June 8, 2020 No Comments Nordic musicNorwegian musicWardruna

Nordic folk band Wardruna has unveiled its new single titled “Lyfjaberg.” The Norwegian group had to postpone the release of its new album Kvitravn to…

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Spellbinding Sounds from the North

Angel Romero November 22, 2016 No Comments Einar SelvikRunaljodWardruna

Wardruna – Runaljod – Ragnarok (By Norse Music, 2016) The music of Wardruna takes you to an intriguing era in the Nordic regions of Europe.…

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