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Annbjørg Lien
18,591 listeners
A heavyweight in the Norwegian folk music scene, Annbjørg Lien is an accomplished Hardanger fiddle player. The beauty of her music, combine… read moreA heavyweight in the Norwegian folk music scene, Annbjørg Lien is an accomplished Hardanger fiddle player. The beauty of her music, combined with her international flexibility (evidenced by collaborations such as Tears of Stone with The Chieftains or the main theme from the soundtrack of the film… read more
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Sanna Kurki-Suonio
9,063 listeners
Born in 1966, Sanna Kurki-Suonio is a Finnish singer, kantele player and composer in the contemporary folk music genre. She is probably mos… read moreBorn in 1966, Sanna Kurki-Suonio is a Finnish singer, kantele player and composer in the contemporary folk music genre. She is probably most well-known for her work with the band Hedningarna. She was also a founding member of the group Loituma. View wikiBorn in 1966, Sanna Kurki-Suonio is a Finnish singer, kantele player and composer in the contemporary folk music genre. She is probably most well-known for her work with the band Hedningarna. She was also a founding member of the group Loituma. View wiki
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Troka
7,068 listeners
1 folk band formed in 1993 in Kaustinen, Finland. They have been praised for their ability to bring a contemporary feel to folk music. Thei… read more1 folk band formed in 1993 in Kaustinen, Finland. They have been praised for their ability to bring a contemporary feel to folk music. Their sound is influenced by both the classical string quartet and traditional ensemble techniques. Me… read more1 folk band formed in 1993 in Kaustinen, Finland. They have been praised for their ability to bring a contemporary feel to folk music. Their sound is influenced by both the classical string quartet and traditional ensemble techniques. Members Matti Mäkelä, Timo Alakotila and Antti Järvelä are reg… read more
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Krauka
12,829 listeners
Authentic folk music from Denmark, land of the Vikings. Door of sound Since the release of their first album and continuing with the follow… read moreAuthentic folk music from Denmark, land of the Vikings. Door of sound Since the release of their first album and continuing with the following two albums, Krauka (Gudjon Rudolf, Aksel Striim and Jens Villy Pedersen) have followed their o… read moreAuthentic folk music from Denmark, land of the Vikings. Door of sound Since the release of their first album and continuing with the following two albums, Krauka (Gudjon Rudolf, Aksel Striim and Jens Villy Pedersen) have followed their own quite unique agenda. On their debut album Vikinga Seidur,… read more
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Frifot
5,767 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
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Lena Willemark
8,858 listeners
Lena Willemark was born in 1960 in the village of Evertsberg, Sweden, which is situated in the province of Dalecarlia. The heritage of folk… read moreLena Willemark was born in 1960 in the village of Evertsberg, Sweden, which is situated in the province of Dalecarlia. The heritage of folk music lies deeply enrooted in Lena's music. She plays the violin and has become the best-kno… read moreLena Willemark was born in 1960 in the village of Evertsberg, Sweden, which is situated in the province of Dalecarlia. The heritage of folk music lies deeply enrooted in Lena's music. She plays the violin and has become the best-known interpreter of traditional folk music in Sweden. In the e… read more
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Tallari
4,575 listeners
The permanent members of the group for the past 17 years have been Antti Hosioja (accordions, double bass), Risto Hotakainen (fiddle, mando… read moreThe permanent members of the group for the past 17 years have been Antti Hosioja (accordions, double bass), Risto Hotakainen (fiddle, mandolin, bowed lyre, nyckelharpa), Ritva Talvitie (fiddle, vocals, 2-row accordion, bowed lyre) and Ti… read moreThe permanent members of the group for the past 17 years have been Antti Hosioja (accordions, double bass), Risto Hotakainen (fiddle, mandolin, bowed lyre, nyckelharpa), Ritva Talvitie (fiddle, vocals, 2-row accordion, bowed lyre) and Timo Valo (harmonium). The current vocalist Pauliina Kumpulai… read more
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Suden Aika
4,662 listeners
This group uses themes and poetic forms from ancient Finnish chants placed into modern choral forms. The name means "The Time of the W… read moreThis group uses themes and poetic forms from ancient Finnish chants placed into modern choral forms. The name means "The Time of the Wolf," in Finnish mythology the wolf is associated with the creation of iron (it is mentioned … read moreThis group uses themes and poetic forms from ancient Finnish chants placed into modern choral forms. The name means "The Time of the Wolf," in Finnish mythology the wolf is associated with the creation of iron (it is mentioned in the creation spell of iron) and the name of the group may… read more
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JPP
10,786 listeners
JPP Järvelän pikkupelimannit (“Little Folk Musicians of Järvelä”) formed in 1982 in the fiddling capital of Finland (and perhaps the world)… read moreJPP Järvelän pikkupelimannit (“Little Folk Musicians of Järvelä”) formed in 1982 in the fiddling capital of Finland (and perhaps the world), Kaustinen. Born from the fiddling tradition of the Järvelä family, in Järvelä village in Kaustin… read moreJPP Järvelän pikkupelimannit (“Little Folk Musicians of Järvelä”) formed in 1982 in the fiddling capital of Finland (and perhaps the world), Kaustinen. Born from the fiddling tradition of the Järvelä family, in Järvelä village in Kaustinen, JPP’s musical roots go back to the 19th century. Their i… read more
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Ranarim
5,136 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