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Olov Johansson
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In 1990, Olov became the first world champion of the nyckelharpa (keyed fiddle). He began to play the nyckelharpa in 1980 as a fourteen-yea… read moreIn 1990, Olov became the first world champion of the nyckelharpa (keyed fiddle). He began to play the nyckelharpa in 1980 as a fourteen-year old, and was named a 'riksspelman' (master musician) in 1984. Olov has studied with th… read moreIn 1990, Olov became the first world champion of the nyckelharpa (keyed fiddle). He began to play the nyckelharpa in 1980 as a fourteen-year old, and was named a 'riksspelman' (master musician) in 1984. Olov has studied with the legendary Curt Tallroth and Erik Sahlström. He is regarded… read more
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Väsen
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Heavyweights in the nordic folk music scene, Väsen are a Swedish group combining the talents of Olov Johansson (nyckelharpa), Mikael Marin … read moreHeavyweights in the nordic folk music scene, Väsen are a Swedish group combining the talents of Olov Johansson (nyckelharpa), Mikael Marin (viola), Roger Tallroth (guitar) and André Ferrari (percussion). The band has also released a numb… read moreHeavyweights in the nordic folk music scene, Väsen are a Swedish group combining the talents of Olov Johansson (nyckelharpa), Mikael Marin (viola), Roger Tallroth (guitar) and André Ferrari (percussion). The band has also released a number of albums as a trio without Ferrari. View wiki
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Ranarim
5,174 listeners
Ranarim are a folk band from Sweden. Their current line-up consists of Sofia Sandén and Ulrika Bodén on vocals, Niklas Roswall on nyckelhar… read moreRanarim are a folk band from Sweden. Their current line-up consists of Sofia Sandén and Ulrika Bodén on vocals, Niklas Roswall on nyckelharp, Jens Engelbrecht on guitar and mandola, Anders Johnsson on double bass, and Olle Linder on perc… read moreRanarim are a folk band from Sweden. Their current line-up consists of Sofia Sandén and Ulrika Bodén on vocals, Niklas Roswall on nyckelharp, Jens Engelbrecht on guitar and mandola, Anders Johnsson on double bass, and Olle Linder on percussion. They play a mixture of traditional and original folk… read more
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Groupa
5,775 listeners
Incorporating modern instrumentation and imaginative improvisation, Groupa has taken a contemporary-minded approach to the folk music of Sw… read moreIncorporating modern instrumentation and imaginative improvisation, Groupa has taken a contemporary-minded approach to the folk music of Sweden. Led by drone fiddle, viola and accordion player Mats Eden, the group has been at the forefr… read moreIncorporating modern instrumentation and imaginative improvisation, Groupa has taken a contemporary-minded approach to the folk music of Sweden. Led by drone fiddle, viola and accordion player Mats Eden, the group has been at the forefront of the Swedish folk revival for more than two decades. … read more
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Hoven Droven
10,267 listeners
Hoven Droven is a Swedish folk rock band founded in 1989. They specialize in instrumental, hard rock arrangements of old Swedish folk tunes… read moreHoven Droven is a Swedish folk rock band founded in 1989. They specialize in instrumental, hard rock arrangements of old Swedish folk tunes. The closest English translation of "Hoven Droven" is "helter skelter" or &qu… read moreHoven Droven is a Swedish folk rock band founded in 1989. They specialize in instrumental, hard rock arrangements of old Swedish folk tunes. The closest English translation of "Hoven Droven" is "helter skelter" or "whatever." Their 2006 album "Jumping at the Ced… read more
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Sågskära
710 listeners
The folk music group Sågskära was founded in 1981. The name Sågskära comes from an old nursery rhyme from Linneryd in Småland, which Marie … read moreThe folk music group Sågskära was founded in 1981. The name Sågskära comes from an old nursery rhyme from Linneryd in Småland, which Marie Länne-Persson, one of the members of the group, learnt as a child. Through the years, Sågskära has… read moreThe folk music group Sågskära was founded in 1981. The name Sågskära comes from an old nursery rhyme from Linneryd in Småland, which Marie Länne-Persson, one of the members of the group, learnt as a child. Through the years, Sågskära has provided an important model for groups in folk music from s… read more
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Olle Gällmo
128 listeners
Olle Gällmo is a bagpiper from Sweden. In 2008 he was awarded the Swedish honorary title Riksspelman (Piper of the Realm). Olle plays Swe… read moreOlle Gällmo is a bagpiper from Sweden. In 2008 he was awarded the Swedish honorary title Riksspelman (Piper of the Realm). Olle plays Swedish traditional music on a traditional instrument - the Swedish bagpipe. This instrument is nativ… read moreOlle Gällmo is a bagpiper from Sweden. In 2008 he was awarded the Swedish honorary title Riksspelman (Piper of the Realm). Olle plays Swedish traditional music on a traditional instrument - the Swedish bagpipe. This instrument is native to Sweden and was suggested to the title "national in… read more
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Frifot
5,775 listeners
Frifot is a Swedish folk band. Frifot is made up of Per Gudmundson (fiddle and bagpipes), Ale Möller (mandola, hammered dulcimer, flutes),… read moreFrifot is a Swedish folk band. Frifot is made up of Per Gudmundson (fiddle and bagpipes), Ale Möller (mandola, hammered dulcimer, flutes), and Lena Willemark (vocals and fiddle). These three musicians also form the basis of the Nordan … read moreFrifot is a Swedish folk band. Frifot is made up of Per Gudmundson (fiddle and bagpipes), Ale Möller (mandola, hammered dulcimer, flutes), and Lena Willemark (vocals and fiddle). These three musicians also form the basis of the Nordan Project. Founded in 1987 by its three members, Frifot both p… read more
