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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Woodlands Bäckafall’s “Traditional Colours”: joyful and borderless northern folk
I feel almost silly, having to write another "oh this album makes me so happy!" review only a few days after I went joyfully bananas over Ampouailh's latest release. But here we go... Let's begin by noting that Woodlands and Bäckafall are two separate entities that created this album as a unit. Woodlands Duo: Kristina … Continue reading Woodlands Bäckafall’s “Traditional Colours”: joyful and borderless northern folk
Love fiddles? Then let The Snake embrace you!
My instrument is the drums. I can play the guitar a little, also the bass just a wee bit. Any keyboard instrument is beyond me but even more so the fiddle, or the violin, if you want to go classical. Any string instrument with a fretless neck is a completely mysterious object to me, especially … Continue reading Love fiddles? Then let The Snake embrace you!
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