The Swedish nyckelharpa is a fabulous instrument. It combines the earthy, slightly rough sound that echoes from the medieval times with the fluid clarity and beauty of the classic violin. Since I first heard it when I was a teenager, already then fascinated by centuries past, I have been enchanted by it. That instrument, with … Continue reading The Väsen duo’s brilliant “Vågor” proves that two musicians are sometimes more than enough
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Celtic Connections 2023: Cara Dillon with Vrï
We had checked out Vrï’s latest album before the festival and had been quite impressed with the three Welsh guys singing in Welsh. They sounded vibrant and self-assured on the album and likewise so on stage as the opening act for Cara Dillon on Sat. 28th. As far as I have understood, they play traditional … Continue reading Celtic Connections 2023: Cara Dillon with Vrï
Celtic Connections 2023: Treacherous Orchestra + Víík
That evening was a really mighty blast 💥! Such energy levels, it’s a wonder I managed to sleep afterwards… Víík as the opening act were a really happy surprise. We had checked out their singles on Spotify and had thought they were kind of lame and perhaps self-consciously artsy. But on stage, the Danish-Norwegian band … Continue reading Celtic Connections 2023: Treacherous Orchestra + Víík
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