THE RECORD COMPANY FOR WORLD MUSIC AND TRADITIONAL MUSIC FROM NORWAY




Etnisk Musikklubb is an independent label available for distribution and licensing world wide. Featuring recordings by prize-winning Norwegian performers and multicultural artists of international stature, our production has a common profile with the world’s ethnic repertoire. This adds variation to the World Music repertoire from an area of the world still considered “undiscovered” by many music lovers. We are currently expanding our business by exporting the EM label and seek reliable new partners for world distribution.

Etnisk Musikklubb makes modern and timeless documentation of the intangible cultaral heritage of ethnic and folk traditions of the Nordic countries.

We create unique album with proficient performers with personal musical colors and nuances.

We design album that are both attractive and esthetic

We create poductions of cultural heritage through illustrated booklets with texts in several languages.

We says that local music is global music and will export it to the world!

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New releases

The most recent releases from EMCD


EM98

The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc
THE NORDIC FIDDLERS BLOC


Norway, Sweden and Shetland have three of the richest fiddle traditions in the world. Here's traditions alive
Olav Luksengård Mjelva, Hardanger Fiddle and Octave Fiddle
Anders Hall, Fiddle and Viola
Kevin Henderson, Fiddle
Press release


Acknowledgements:

Reviewed in Canard Folk Magazine in Belgium in Nov. 2011 Reviewed in Canard Folk Magazine in Belgium in Nov. 2011
Very Good Rewiev in The Herald Scotland, Sundayherald 11. december 2011 Very Good Rewiev in The Herald Scotland, Sundayherald 11. december 2011
The Bloc’s real triumph, though, is in binding the disparate sounds of Scandinavia and Shetland with the stray but welcome American tune, Bonaparte’s Retreat: IRISH TIMES JAN 2012 The Bloc’s real triumph, though, is in binding the disparate sounds of Scandinavia and Shetland with the stray but welcome American tune, Bonaparte’s Retreat: IRISH TIMES JAN 2012
Really Good Review in the Online Folk Word Magazine in Nov. 2011 Really Good Review in the Online Folk Word Magazine in Nov. 2011
ÅRETS BÄSTA FOLKALBUM 2011 - Folkeredaktion har röstat fram 2011 års tio bästa svenska folk- och världsmusikskivor 17. 01.2012 ÅRETS BÄSTA FOLKALBUM 2011 - Folkeredaktion har röstat fram 2011 års tio bästa svenska folk- och världsmusikskivor 17. 01.2012
...brokigt. Spelet är minst sagt elegant....fin scenmusik - Kuriren - Oktober 2011 ...brokigt. Spelet är minst sagt elegant....fin scenmusik - Kuriren - Oktober 2011


EM89

Kring Skorve - Seljordstrand før og no
Diverse fra Seljord


Seljord har vel aldri hatt eit så blømande folkemusikkmiljø som i dag. Seljord spelemannslag ut sin fyrste CD
Seljord spelemannslag, Hardingfele
Kittil Brekke, Einar Øverbø, Ragnar Haustøl, Kveding
Einar Øverland, Hardingfele
Knut Loftsgarden, Bousouki
Roar Herrefoss, Magene Herefoss, Hardingfele
Kjell Hove, Hæge Manheim, Kveding
Ragnhild Knutsen, Sara Telnes Fjågesund, Hardingfele
Torunn Raftevold Rue, Hardingfele
Press release


Acknowledgements:

... ett underbart dokument på två CD. - Kuriren 19.10.2010 ... ett underbart dokument på två CD. - Kuriren 19.10.2010


EM84

LYSBLÅIN
Einar Olav Larsen Trio


A fantastic repertoire based on elegant fiddeling and reined piano accompaignet with accustic bass
Einar Olav Larsen, Fiddle
Daniel Trostrup Røssing, Piano
Audun Larsen, Accustic Bass
Press release


Acknowledgements:

Videreutvikler den musikalske arven etter Hilmar Alexandersen - TRØNDER-AVISA  01.11.11 Videreutvikler den musikalske arven etter Hilmar Alexandersen - TRØNDER-AVISA 01.11.11
Reviewed in Canard Folk Magazine in Belgium in Dec. 2011 Reviewed in Canard Folk Magazine in Belgium in Dec. 2011
Min Favorit den här gangen! Jag vlir så glad av detta glimrande, lekande lätte samspel. KURIREN 7.12.2011 Min Favorit den här gangen! Jag vlir så glad av detta glimrande, lekande lätte samspel. KURIREN 7.12.2011


EM81

GODSRUTA - Tradisjonsmusikk frå Hallingdal og Hemsedal
ARNE ANDERDAL


Interpreting crackly archive recordings and indiscernible transcriptions, uncovered and seldom-played tunes!
Arne Anderdal, Hardanger Fiddle
Erlend Styve, National Baritone Guitar, Upright Bass
Anders Hall, Hardanger Fiddle, Viola
Leif Ingvar Ranøien, Diatonic Button Accordion
Olav Undeland, Dobro, Banjo, Guitar, Vocal
Press release


Acknowledgements:

Kjempegod krittikk i Bergens tidene av Olav Gorseth Kjempegod krittikk i Bergens tidene av Olav Gorseth
Stort og fint oppslag med omtale og anmeldelse i  avisa Hordaland 3. september 2011 Stort og fint oppslag med omtale og anmeldelse i avisa Hordaland 3. september 2011
Fint anmelelse i avisa Hallingdølen av Bernt Ivar Bergum Fint anmelelse i avisa Hallingdølen av Bernt Ivar Bergum
Stort oppslag fra plateslippet på Fausko i september 2011 Stort oppslag fra plateslippet på Fausko i september 2011
Reviewed in Canard Folk Magazine in Belgium  Nov. 2011 Reviewed in Canard Folk Magazine in Belgium Nov. 2011
A Good Review in the German Online Magazine #46 2011 A Good Review in the German Online Magazine #46 2011
Reviewed in Canard Folk Magazine in Belgium in Dec. 2011 Reviewed in Canard Folk Magazine in Belgium in Dec. 2011
En tjusig mix! - KURIREN 19.10.2011 En tjusig mix! - KURIREN 19.10.2011


EM71

Kveding i heimetradisjon
ØYUNN ROMTVEIT


Eg ser det som eit stort og viktig ansvar å føre vidare kvedartradisjonen eg sjølv har vakse opp i og høyr til
Øyunn Romtveit, Kveding
Press release


Acknowledgements:

Purchased by The Norwegian State Purchasing Programme For Recorded Music September 2011 Purchased by The Norwegian State Purchasing Programme For Recorded Music September 2011
Terningkast 4 i magasinet Folkemusikk nr 4 i 2011 av Sigbjørn Apeland Terningkast 4 i magasinet Folkemusikk nr 4 i 2011 av Sigbjørn Apeland
En kjempefin anmeldelse i avisa Vårt land 10.10.2011 En kjempefin anmeldelse i avisa Vårt land 10.10.2011
Ei svært god plate. I ei tid med mykje melankolsk og innettervend musikk skil dette seg ut som ei plate ein vert glad. av. Ei svært god plate. I ei tid med mykje melankolsk og innettervend musikk skil dette seg ut som ei plate ein vert glad. av.
Hallvard T. Bjørgum - Sylvartun Hallvard T. Bjørgum - Sylvartun
An exited review in the Online Folk Magazine in #46 2011 An exited review in the Online Folk Magazine in #46 2011
"The Real Thing" - En säker och chosefri röst med en naturlig berättarglädje. KURIREN 19.10.2011


EM62

Er det runir... GAMLE TONER - NYE KLANGER
Halvard Håkanes, Svein Westad, Anne Svanug Haugan, Svein Stensaker


Medieval Ballads and Old Tunes in New Arrangements
Svein Westad, Kravvik-lyre, Langeleik, Jew\\\'s Harp, Willow Flutes
Anne Svånaug Haugan, Vocals, Hardanger Fiddle
Halvor Håkanes, Vocal
Svein Stensaker, Percussion, Acoustical Sounds and Effects
Press release


Acknowledgements:

A Fascinated review in the German Online Folk Magazine # 46 2011 A Fascinated review in the German Online Folk Magazine # 46 2011
Varsam och Pietetsfull ogch skivan präges av känslea og fin steming. KURIREN 19.10.2011 Varsam och Pietetsfull ogch skivan präges av känslea og fin steming. KURIREN 19.10.2011


EM60

Med eg var liten
Kjell Hove


Bygdeviser fra Telemark - Traditional Singing from Telemark
Kjell Hove, Kveding
Randi Øverbø Hove, Kveding
Press release


Acknowledgements:

Purchased by The Norwegian State Purchasing Programme For Recorded Music May 2011 Purchased by The Norwegian State Purchasing Programme For Recorded Music May 2011


EM58

Rakhshani Love Songs and Trance Music From Balochistan
ABDULRAHMAN SURIZEHI


Rakhsani music of northern Balochistan in the Rakhsani area including parts of Iran, Pakistan and Afghanistan
Abdurahman Surizehi, Benju
Sheihaan Bugti, Lankoki Tamburag
Ostad Mohammad Bachal L. Baloch, Dohkor
Ghulam Mohammad Baloch, Vocal, Harmonia
Abdullah Baloch, Sorud
Maula Bakhsh Noori, Tamburag
Mohammad Bachchal Baloch, Dohkor
Ramzan Baloch, Sorud
Press release


Acknowledgements:

Very Good Reweiv in the NRK Radio at Kulturnytt in January 2011 Very Good Reweiv in the NRK Radio at Kulturnytt in January 2011
Nice Rewiev in Le Canard Folk in Mar 2011 Nice Rewiev in Le Canard Folk in Mar 2011
Selected by Editor AS TOP OF THE WORLD June Issue of Songslinges 2011 Selected by Editor AS TOP OF THE WORLD June Issue of Songslinges 2011
Exclusively Selected Track From 10 Best New Albums In Add To Issue June 2011 Exclusively Selected Track From 10 Best New Albums In Add To Issue June 2011
Purchased by The Norwegian State Purchasing Programme For Recorded Music September 2011 Purchased by The Norwegian State Purchasing Programme For Recorded Music September 2011


EM52

Veiskille - Slåtter fra Oppdal
ANDREAS BJØRKÅS


After many years of participation and ranking well well as a solo fiddler, I won first prize in Class-A!
Andreas Bjørkås, Fiddle
Erlend Viken, Fiddle, Octave Fiddle
Olav Christer Rossebø, Guitar, Mandola, Mandolin
Press release


Acknowledgements:

Stort intervju i Dag og Tid under Aktuelt 25. Februar 2011 Stort intervju i Dag og Tid under Aktuelt 25. Februar 2011
Very Good Review in Folk Music Magasine June 2011 Very Good Review in Folk Music Magasine June 2011
Purchased by The Norwegian State Purchasing Programme For Recorded Music Purchased by The Norwegian State Purchasing Programme For Recorded Music
A beautiful acoustic folk album with a fresh interpretation of traditional tunes - Folk Wold #45 2011 A beautiful acoustic folk album with a fresh interpretation of traditional tunes - Folk Wold #45 2011


EM47

Arban
BERIT ALETTE MIENNA


Intangible Sámi religious culture and traditions. Hymns and joiks of Sámi who live in settled communities.
Berit Alette Mienna, Vocal
Frode Fjellheim, Synthesizer, Percussion
Press release





EM43

Spursmann
KENNETH DE GALA


Traditional Hardanger Fiddele Tunes from Telemark and Numedal played for dancers and recordet with dansers
Kenneth de Gala, Hardanger Fiddle
Sigbjørn Rua, Danser
Sisselø Egelandså Rua, Danser
Eivind Bakken, Danser
Arnhild Brennesvik, Danser
Magene Aasen, Danser
Ellen Grøttheim Krokstrand, Danser
Press release


Acknowledgements:

Reviewed in Canard Folk Magazine in Belgium in Jan. 2012 Reviewed in Canard Folk Magazine in Belgium in Jan. 2012


EM31

Meltemi - Wind of Mykonos
Oluf Dimitri Røe


A Greek-Norwegian musical journey
Oluf Dimitri Røe, Vocal, Fiddle, Hardanger Fiddle, Sabouna, Toumbeleki
Haig Yadzijan, Oud
Manos Vassilopoulos, Guitar
Manolis Pappos, Laouto
Nikos Kalantzakos, Perkussion
Idd Aziz, Djembe, Vocal
Ingor Ante Ailu Gaup, Vocal
Hans Hulbækmo, Toumbaki, Bass
Press release


Acknowledgements:

Very Good Rewiev in Folk Music Magasine  June 2011 Very Good Rewiev in Folk Music Magasine June 2011
Hederlig omtale i NRK Kulturnytts ettermiddagssending mai 2011 Hederlig omtale i NRK Kulturnytts ettermiddagssending mai 2011
Very Good Review in The Norwegian Newspaper Bergens Tidene 18th of May 2011 Very Good Review in The Norwegian Newspaper Bergens Tidene 18th of May 2011
Purchased by The Norwegian State Purchasing Programme For Recorded Music May 2011 Purchased by The Norwegian State Purchasing Programme For Recorded Music May 2011
A debut album of the highest quality. He is a passionate musician who is capable of put many kinds of emotion into his music. A debut album of the highest quality. He is a passionate musician who is capable of put many kinds of emotion into his music.
Underbart! - Rewiev in the Finish Music New in Kuriren 19.10.2011 Underbart! - Rewiev in the Finish Music New in Kuriren 19.10.2011


EM99

SHAMA SHAMA
Kouame Sereba


Eventyr, sang og musikk fra Vest-Afrika
Kouame Sereba, Sang, fortelling, trommer, fløyte, perkusjon
Småfolk i Gamlebyen, Barnekor
Barn fra Tiegba i Elfenbenskysten, Sang, sangleiker
Press release


Acknowledgements:

Fin omtale i Bladet Folkemusikk - April 2011 Fin omtale i Bladet Folkemusikk - April 2011
Purchased by The Norwegian State Purchasing Programme For Recorded Music January 2011 Purchased by The Norwegian State Purchasing Programme For Recorded Music January 2011
Fin omtale i bladet Folkemusikk nr. 2. 2011 Fin omtale i bladet Folkemusikk nr. 2. 2011


EM87

Salulandela
BUCI NCUBE


Folk Music/ World Music/Traditional Music from Zimbabwe from one of the most importent musician from Africa
Buci NCube, Lead vocals, Mbira, Percussion
Phinehar Piroro, Bass Guitar
Jairos Hambahamba, Keyboards
Nadeem Brown, Backing Vocals
Thamsanga Bhila, Drums
Andy Brown, Lead Guitar
Birtt Pernille Frøholm, Fiddle
Rune Martinsen, Djembe
Press release


Acknowledgements:

Good Rewiev in the Norwegian Folk Music Magasizine no. 1 - 2011 Good Rewiev in the Norwegian Folk Music Magasizine no. 1 - 2011
Nice Rewiev in The Swedish Folk Magazine Lira April 2011 Nice Rewiev in The Swedish Folk Magazine Lira April 2011
Ranking Airplay List at 90.3 FM Reggae/African Top 25 & Adds for May 2011 Ranking Airplay List at 90.3 FM Reggae/African Top 25 & Adds for May 2011
Die CD Die CD "Salulandela" ist eine Produktion die bemerkenswert authentische Musik aus Simbabwe beinhaltet. # 44 2010


EM85

Foy
BENGALO


Ever since Bengalo started (in 2000), the group has sought to evolve its own kind of expression, or “sound”.
Jovan Pavlovic, Accordion, Kaval, Vocal
Anne Fossen, Vocals
Christian Haug, Guitar
Mattis Kleppen, El. Bass
Oluf Dimitri Røe, Violin
Rasmus Rohde, Banjo
Idd Azziz, Djembe
Press release


Acknowledgements:

Reviewed in Le Canard Folk - a Magazine in Belgium in November 2010 Reviewed in Le Canard Folk - a Magazine in Belgium in November 2010
Rated 5 in Adresseavisen - A Big Regional Norwegian Newspaper from The County of South-Trøndelag in November 2010 Rated 5 in Adresseavisen - A Big Regional Norwegian Newspaper from The County of South-Trøndelag in November 2010
Rated 5 in Nettavisen - A Online Norwegian National Newspaper in November 2010 Rated 5 in Nettavisen - A Online Norwegian National Newspaper in November 2010
Rated 5 in Nettavisen - A Online Norwegian National Newspaper in November 2010 Rated 5 in Nettavisen - A Online Norwegian National Newspaper in November 2010
Rewieved in the Folk Music Magazine Folkemusikk no 1. 2011 Rewieved in the Folk Music Magazine Folkemusikk no 1. 2011
Nice Rewiev in The Swedish World Magazine Lira - February 2011 Nice Rewiev in The Swedish World Magazine Lira - February 2011
Very Good Rewiev in German Folk World 2010 Very Good Rewiev in German Folk World 2010


EM78

Kristian Øvrevollseie - Hardingfelespelemann frå Hovet i Hallingdal
Kristian Øvrevollseie


100 års jubileum - Kristian Øvrevollseie (1910-73) var ein av dei mest sentrale spelemenn i Hallingdal i si ti
Kristian Øvrevollseie, Hardingfele
Gunnlaug Lien Myhr, Kveding
Øyvind Brabandt, Hardingfele
Ingunn Stræte Lie, Trekkspill og torader
Jo Asgeir Lie, Torader
Arne Anderdal, Hardingfele
Olav Luksengård Mjelva, Hardingfele
Press release


Acknowledgements:

Fin omtale i bladet Folkemusikk nr 1 - 2011 Fin omtale i bladet Folkemusikk nr 1 - 2011
Veckans album i FOLKE - Magazin for värdsmusik og folkmuskk i Sveriges radio - janauar 2011 Veckans album i FOLKE - Magazin for värdsmusik og folkmuskk i Sveriges radio - janauar 2011
Nice Review in the Finnish Magazine \ Nice Review in the Finnish Magazine \"FIOLEN MIN\" - January 2011
Nominert i klassen for dokumentasjon og arkiv 2011 Nominert i klassen for dokumentasjon og arkiv 2011


EM69

Semno palla mander
RALF NOVAK-ROSENGREN


Music and song traditions of the Romani People of South - Scandinavia
Ralf Novak Rosengren, Song, Guitar
Göran Jansen, Guitar, Mandolin
Jonas Liljeström, Fiddle
Tom Karlsrud, Accordion
Press release


Acknowledgements:

TV- Östnytt, SVT Norrköping, SWEDEN 25 January TV- Östnytt, SVT Norrköping, SWEDEN 25 January
Radio: * Västergatan, P4 Radio Kronoberg 15 februari Radio: * Västergatan, P4 Radio Kronoberg 15 februari
Radio: * Folke, Sveriges Radio P2 23 januari Radio: * Folke, Sveriges Radio P2 23 januari
Radio Romano, SR International P2 (flera gånger) Radio Romano, SR International P2 (flera gånger)
Nättidningar:Tidningen Kulturen 17 februari Nättidningar:Tidningen Kulturen 17 februari
Dagstidningar: * Svenska Dagbladet 16 februari Dagstidningar: * Svenska Dagbladet 16 februari
RFoD. Tidskrift för Riksföreningen Folkmusik och Dans 17 februari RFoD. Tidskrift för Riksföreningen Folkmusik och Dans 17 februari
Very Nice Rewiev in Le Canard Folk in Mar 2011 Very Nice Rewiev in Le Canard Folk in Mar 2011
Tidningen kulturen 17 februari (bra recention) Tidningen kulturen 17 februari (bra recention)
Smålands nytt (SVT - svensk TV)18 februari Smålands nytt (SVT - svensk TV)18 februari
Tidningen Smålänningen 19 februari 2011 Tidningen Smålänningen 19 februari 2011
BBC radio 3(world on 3) .25 februari 2011 BBC radio 3(world on 3) .25 februari 2011
Good Rewiev in The Norwegian Folk Magazine FolkeMusikk - April 2011 Good Rewiev in The Norwegian Folk Magazine FolkeMusikk - April 2011
God omtale i bladet Folkemusikk nr 2 2011 God omtale i bladet Folkemusikk nr 2 2011
An intriguing album that has an important ethnomusicology meaning for the Scandinavian (music) culture.  #45 2010 An intriguing album that has an important ethnomusicology meaning for the Scandinavian (music) culture. #45 2010


EM64

BAKO
Kouame Sereba


West African music is combined with a modern electronic sound, with emphasis on an organic feeling and atmosph
Kouame Sereba, Vocal, Dodo
Erik Wøllo, Programming
Press release


Acknowledgements:

Rewied in The Leopard Man\'s African Music Guide - September 2010 Rewied in The Leopard Man\'s African Music Guide - September 2010
Very Good Rewiev in Inside World Music  - an American Net-Blogg for world Music in March 2011 Very Good Rewiev in Inside World Music - an American Net-Blogg for world Music in March 2011
Die CD verbreitet die Atmosphäre einer Nacht in der Savanne. #44 - 2010 Die CD verbreitet die Atmosphäre einer Nacht in der Savanne. #44 - 2010
Bako is an excellent journey of modern instrumentation and traditional vocals that bridge together continents and one another with amazing results. ~ Matthew Forss - INSIDE FOLK MUSIC Bako is an excellent journey of modern instrumentation and traditional vocals that bridge together continents and one another with amazing results. ~ Matthew Forss - INSIDE FOLK MUSIC


EM63

Spiel Klezmer
SHIRA ETANA


Shira Etana maintains a very high artistic standard. Minor melodies bear an atmosphere of sorrow and longings.
Kristi Jacobsen, Clarinet
Marianne Halmrast, Bass
Leoni Garner Aberahamsen, Violin
Anne Sørtømme, Accordion
Press release


Acknowledgements:

A Very Good Review in the National Radio - KULTURNYTT - P2 A Very Good Review in the National Radio - KULTURNYTT - P2
A Very Good Review in the Daily National Newspaper DAGSAVISEN A Very Good Review in the Daily National Newspaper DAGSAVISEN
A Good Review in the National Weekly Magazine - DAG OG TID A Good Review in the National Weekly Magazine - DAG OG TID
Rated five in the Regional Daily News Paper BERGENS TIDENDE - 16.06.10 Rated five in the Regional Daily News Paper BERGENS TIDENDE - 16.06.10
Nice Review in Canard Folk Magazine in Belgium September 2010 Nice Review in Canard Folk Magazine in Belgium September 2010
Very Good Rewiew in The Norwegian Song Magazine Viser.no in October 2010 Very Good Rewiew in The Norwegian Song Magazine Viser.no in October 2010
Very Good Rewiev in the German FolkWorld Online Magazine in 2010 Very Good Rewiev in the German FolkWorld Online Magazine in 2010
They choose a more sober way of arranging the music and that makes this a melodic album with a peaceful atmosphere.  #44 2010 They choose a more sober way of arranging the music and that makes this a melodic album with a peaceful atmosphere. #44 2010


EM57

Folkelarm Oslo 2008
Various


Artist from Nordic Countries attending on Show Cases at Folkelarm in Oslo 2008
Johanna Juhola, Daniel Sandén-Warg, Skáidi, Steinar Raknes/Inga Juuso, Flukt
Sver, Bruvoll/Halvorsen, Gilgamesh, Den Fule, Svanevit, Unni Boksasp, Gjermund Larsen Trio
Camilla Granlien Band, Valkyrien Allstars,, John Ole Morken, Niko Valkeapäa
Valravn, Sudan, Dudan, Jorun Marie Kvernberg,, Jonas Simonson, Tassili, Lucky Loop
Sym, Kim André Rysstad, HGH,, Per Anders Buen Garnås,
Stormy Weather Shanty Choir,, Abdulrahman Surizehi
Einar Olav Larsen Trio, Sidiki Band, Áillos, Britt Pernille Frøholm, Diom De Kossa,
Press release


Acknowledgements:

Reviewed in Canard  Folk Magazine in Belgium Reviewed in Canard Folk Magazine in Belgium
Played on Canard Web Radio Played on Canard Web Radio
Very Good Rewiv in the US Folk Magazine Dirty Linen 2009 Very Good Rewiv in the US Folk Magazine Dirty Linen 2009


EM56

Slåtter Vol. 1 fra Meldal og Orkanger
Sturla Eide


Sturla Eide masters both fiddle and Hardanger fiddle and is today among Norway’s foremost performers!
Sturla Eide, Fiddle
Sturla Eide, Hardanger Fiddle
Press release


Acknowledgements:

Rated 5 in Adresseavisen - A Big Regional Norwegian Newspaper from The County of South-Trøndelag in November 2010 Rated 5 in Adresseavisen - A Big Regional Norwegian Newspaper from The County of South-Trøndelag in November 2010
Reviewed in Le Canard Folk - a Magazine in Belgium in November 2010 Reviewed in Le Canard Folk - a Magazine in Belgium in November 2010
Fin anmeldelse i Bladet Folkemusikk nr 1 - 2011 Fin anmeldelse i Bladet Folkemusikk nr 1 - 2011


EM55

Hallingdølens kniv
PER O NOSS


Genuin Dialect based Electronia/Pop-CD from the Norwegian Vally of Hallingdal with a \"Touch of Folk Music!
Per O Noss, Vocal
Sven Garås, Programming, Mix, Vocal
Knut Harald Sommerfeldt, Fiddel
Martin Egen Rosenhoff, Cello
Bjørn Kvinnegard, Jew\'s Harp
Åge Reite, Synthezier,
Bjørn Gundar Sando, Drums
Ola Stave, Additional Vocal
Press release


Acknowledgements:

Guest and performing in TV2 and \ Guest and performing in TV2 and \"God Morgen Norge\"
Very Good Interview in Hallingdølen - A Regional Norwegian Newspaper Very Good Interview in Hallingdølen - A Regional Norwegian Newspaper
Very Good Two side Interview in Drammens Tidende - Regional Norwegian Newspaper in the County of Buskerud Very Good Two side Interview in Drammens Tidende - Regional Norwegian Newspaper in the County of Buskerud
Rated five in the regional News Paper MOSS AVIS Rated five in the regional News Paper MOSS AVIS
Review in Oppland Arbeiderblad - A Midt-Norway Regional Newspaper Review in Oppland Arbeiderblad - A Midt-Norway Regional Newspaper
Good Review in the National Weekly Magazine - Dag og Tid Good Review in the National Weekly Magazine - Dag og Tid
A Very Good Review in the Regional Newspaper AVISA HORDALAND A Very Good Review in the Regional Newspaper AVISA HORDALAND
Reviewed in Fiolen Min - 2010 in the Finish Folk Review  Magazine Reviewed in Fiolen Min - 2010 in the Finish Folk Review Magazine
Review in the Finnish Musiknytt - April 2011 Review in the Finnish Musiknytt - April 2011


EM54

Pre develske drom
HENNING GUSTAVSEN


Henning is well known as a solidly traditionaly family based performer of Norwegian Travelers’ songs
Henning Gustavsen, Vocal, Western Guitar
Kent Morgan Johansen, Vocal, Western Guitar
Marita Johansen, Vocal
Kristian Håkon Möllesjö, Piano, Organ, Synthzeiser
Lars Möllesjö, Classical Guitar
Press release


Acknowledgements:

Rated 5 in Dagbladet - A National Norwegian Majour Newpaper Rated 5 in Dagbladet - A National Norwegian Majour Newpaper
Rated 5 in Østlendingen - A Regional Norwegian Newpaper in the South East of Norway Rated 5 in Østlendingen - A Regional Norwegian Newpaper in the South East of Norway
Rated 4 in Moss avis - A Local Norwegian Newpaper in the South East of Norway Rated 4 in Moss avis - A Local Norwegian Newpaper in the South East of Norway
Rated 5 in Ringsaker Blad  - A Regional Norwegian Newpaper in the South East of Norway Rated 5 in Ringsaker Blad - A Regional Norwegian Newpaper in the South East of Norway
Rated 5 in Hamar Blad - A Regional Norwegian Newpaper in the South East of Norway Rated 5 in Hamar Blad - A Regional Norwegian Newpaper in the South East of Norway
Rated 5 in Aftenposten - A Big National Norwegian  Newpaper Rated 5 in Aftenposten - A Big National Norwegian Newpaper
Rated 5 in TA - A Regional Norwegian Newspaper from The County of Telemark Rated 5 in TA - A Regional Norwegian Newspaper from The County of Telemark
Reviewed in Canard Folk Magazine in Belgium Reviewed in Canard Folk Magazine in Belgium
Purchased by The Norwegian State Purchasing Programme For Recorded Music Purchased by The Norwegian State Purchasing Programme For Recorded Music
Very Good Rewiew in Danish Song Magazine Roots Zoone Very Good Rewiew in Danish Song Magazine Roots Zoone
Rewiew in Swedish Song Magazine Folklore Sentrum nr 1. 2010 Rewiew in Swedish Song Magazine Folklore Sentrum nr 1. 2010
Very Good Rewiew in The Finnish News Paper Kuriren - No 2. 2010 Very Good Rewiew in The Finnish News Paper Kuriren - No 2. 2010
Nominated to the Norwegian Folk Music Award Folkelarm in 2010 in The Category of Best Traditional Album of the Year Nominated to the Norwegian Folk Music Award Folkelarm in 2010 in The Category of Best Traditional Album of the Year


EM53

Meeting in the Mountains
SVEIN WESTAD


A Meeting Between Nepali and Norwegian Traditional Music
Swein Westad, Jew\'s Harp, Willow Pipe Flute
Shyam Nepali, Sarangi
Durga Khatiwada, Bansuri
Jiwan Rai, Tabla, Mandal
Press release


Acknowledgements:

Very Good Rewiew in the Sweedish World Music Magazine LIRA Very Good Rewiew in the Sweedish World Music Magazine LIRA
Nominated to the Norwegian Folk Music Award Folkelarm in 2009 in The Best Cross Over Album of the Year Nominated to the Norwegian Folk Music Award Folkelarm in 2009 in The Best Cross Over Album of the Year
Reviewed in Canard Folk Magazine in Belgium Reviewed in Canard Folk Magazine in Belgium
Very Good Rewiew in Norwegian Local Newpaper Laagendalsposten Very Good Rewiew in Norwegian Local Newpaper Laagendalsposten
Very Good Rewiew in Norwegian Folk Music Magazine Spelemansbladet Very Good Rewiew in Norwegian Folk Music Magazine Spelemansbladet
Awarded with Tree Stars in Songlines Magazine 2010 Issue 59 Awarded with Tree Stars in Songlines Magazine 2010 Issue 59


EM51

Curved Grooves
BALKANSEMBLET


Rhythms, scales, and sounds atmosphere , audaciousness and spontaneit of the Balkans remain present.
Øyvin Yri, Clarinet and Bass Clarinet
Per Olaf Ranger, Accordion and Bouzouki
Peter Edwards, Guitar
Torstein Kinn, Bass
Richard Lorentz Johansen, Drums and Percussion
Jan Gustav Schaanning, Guitar on track 3 and Baglamas on track 8
Press release


Acknowledgements:

Rated 5  in Bergens Tidene -  A Regional Norwegian Newpaper Rated 5 in Bergens Tidene - A Regional Norwegian Newpaper
Very Good Rewiew in Norwegian Song Magazine Viser.no Very Good Rewiew in Norwegian Song Magazine Viser.no
Very Good Rewiew in the Norwegian National Newspaper DAGSAVISEN Very Good Rewiew in the Norwegian National Newspaper DAGSAVISEN
Rated 4  in Fredrikstad Blad  -  A Regional Norwegian Newpaper Rated 4 in Fredrikstad Blad - A Regional Norwegian Newpaper


EM49

Rammeslag II
DANIEL SANDÉN-WARG & SIGURD BROKKE


Alternating between Hardanger fiddle and the jews-harp, in a way that provides variation and dynamic quality.
Daniel Sandén-Warg, Hardanger Fiddel
Sigurd Brokke, Jews Harp
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Acknowledgements:

Rated 5 in Fædrelandsvennen - A Regional Norwegian Newpaper in the South of Norway Rated 5 in Fædrelandsvennen - A Regional Norwegian Newpaper in the South of Norway
Reviewed in Canard Folk Magazine in Belgium Reviewed in Canard Folk Magazine in Belgium
Nominated to the Norwegian Folk Music Award Folkelarm in 2009 in The Solo Album of the Year Nominated to the Norwegian Folk Music Award Folkelarm in 2009 in The Solo Album of the Year
Rated 5 in TA - A Regional Norwegian Newspaper from The County of Telemark Rated 5 in TA - A Regional Norwegian Newspaper from The County of Telemark
Winner of the Norwegian Folk Music Award - Best Solo Album in 2009 Winner of the Norwegian Folk Music Award - Best Solo Album in 2009
Purchased by The Norwegian State Purchasing Programme For Recorded Music Purchased by The Norwegian State Purchasing Programme For Recorded Music
Nominated to the Norwegian Music Award in 2010 in The Category of Folk Music Nominated to the Norwegian Music Award in 2010 in The Category of Folk Music
Very Good Rewiew in Norwegian Local Newspaper Setesdølen Very Good Rewiew in Norwegian Local Newspaper Setesdølen
Very Good Rewiew in Norwegian Folk Music Magazine Spelemansbladet Very Good Rewiew in Norwegian Folk Music Magazine Spelemansbladet
Very Good Rewiew in The American Folk Music Magazine Dirty Linen \'10#145 Very Good Rewiew in The American Folk Music Magazine Dirty Linen \'10#145
Awarded with Four Stars in Songlines Magazine 2010 Awarded with Four Stars in Songlines Magazine 2010
Reviewed \\\ Reviewed \\\"Thumbs Up\\\" in the English FolkRoots Magazine


EM46

Meråkerklarinetten i solo og samspel
Geir Egil Larsen, Bjørn Aksdal


In Meråker, a parish situated north-east of Trondheim, an old very special home-made folk clarinet is found..
Bjørn Aksdal, The Meråker Clarinet, The Østerdal Clarinet, tungehorn
Geir Egil Larsen, The Meråker Clarinet. Ramshorn, Thrumpet Horn
Einar Olav Larsen, Fiddle, El-Piano
Gjermund Larsen, Fiddle
Press release


Acknowledgements:

Reviewed in Canard Folk Magazine in Belgium January 2010 Reviewed in Canard Folk Magazine in Belgium January 2010
Purchased by The Norwegian State Purchasing Programme For Recorded Music Purchased by The Norwegian State Purchasing Programme For Recorded Music
Very Good Rewiew in Norwegian Local Magazine Verdalingen/Innherreds folkeblad 19.12.09 Very Good Rewiew in Norwegian Local Magazine Verdalingen/Innherreds folkeblad 19.12.09
Very Good Rewiew in Norwegian Local Newspaper Meråkerposten Very Good Rewiew in Norwegian Local Newspaper Meråkerposten
Very Good Rewiew in Norwegian Local Newspaper Stjørdalens blad 10.12.09 Very Good Rewiew in Norwegian Local Newspaper Stjørdalens blad 10.12.09
Very Good Rewiew in Norwegian Regional Newspaper Adresseavisen 12.12.09 Very Good Rewiew in Norwegian Regional Newspaper Adresseavisen 12.12.09
Very Good Rewiew in Norwegian Regional Newspaper Trønder-Avisa 15.12.09 Very Good Rewiew in Norwegian Regional Newspaper Trønder-Avisa 15.12.09
Very Good Rewiew in Norwegian Weekly Newspaper Very Good Rewiew in Norwegian Weekly Newspaper
Very Good Rewiew in Norwegian Folk Music Magazine FOLKEMUSIKK NO.1 - 2010 Very Good Rewiew in Norwegian Folk Music Magazine FOLKEMUSIKK NO.1 - 2010
Awarded with Tre Stars in Songlines Magazine 2010 Awarded with Tre Stars in Songlines Magazine 2010


EM45

Stille før stormen
FLUKT


This Folk Group has gained a name for creativity in Norwegian Folk Music !
Sturla Eide, Fiddle, Hardanger Fiddle
Øivind Farmen, Accordion
Håvard Sterten, Percussion
Jon Krogstad, Double Bass
Andreas Aase, Guitar
Heide Skjerve, Vocal
Frode Fjellheim, Vocal
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Acknowledgements:

Rated 5 out of 6 in Aftenposten -  A National Norwegian Newpaper Rated 5 out of 6 in Aftenposten - A National Norwegian Newpaper
Awarded LIRA GILLAR - in the Sweedish World Music Magazine LIRA Awarded LIRA GILLAR - in the Sweedish World Music Magazine LIRA
Awarded BRAVOS -In  Trad Magazine  - Musiques Traditionelles Awarded BRAVOS -In Trad Magazine - Musiques Traditionelles
Awarded with Tree Stars in Songlines Magazine 2009 Issue 57 Awarded with Tree Stars in Songlines Magazine 2009 Issue 57
Nice Rewiev in German Online FolkWorld in 2010 Nice Rewiev in German Online FolkWorld in 2010


EM44

Folk Songs and Contemporary Songs from Balochistan
ABDULRAHMAN SURIZEHI


Focusing on Abdulrahman Surizehi both as a performing artist on Benju and a composer and arranger
Abdulrahman Surizehi, Benju
Kaseim Hamin, Vocal
Es Haq Balochnasab, Vocal, Tamburag
Ostaad Mohammad Bachal Baloch, Dohkor
Ostaad Moula Bakhsh Noori, Tamburag
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Acknowledgements:

Awarded with Four Stars in Songlines Magazine Awarded with Four Stars in Songlines Magazine


EM42

Love Songs and Folk Dance Music from Loristan
Nezam & Heshmat Rajabzadeh - Vocals


Traditional and Contemporary Songs and Folk Music from The Persian area of Loristan
Mohammad Bajlavand, Kamaanche
Mohsen Zahraehi, Tonbak
Vahid Khosravi, Daf, Dayere, Dohol
Shahin Esmaeeli, Electronic
Homayou Postar, Kamaanche
Mana Agamaulae, Tar, Bass Tar, Tanbor, Setar, Divan
Reza Darbandi, Tonbak, Dohol, Daf, Daereb
Press release


Acknowledgements:

Very Good Interwiew in Norwegian Folk Music Magazine FOLKEMUSIKK NO.1 - 2010 Very Good Interwiew in Norwegian Folk Music Magazine FOLKEMUSIKK NO.1 - 2010
Reviewed in Canard Folk Magazine in Belgium 2010 Reviewed in Canard Folk Magazine in Belgium 2010
Purchased by The Norwegian State Purchasing Programme For Recorded Music Purchased by The Norwegian State Purchasing Programme For Recorded Music
Very Good review in the Finish Swedish Writing Folk Review  Magazine \ Very Good review in the Finish Swedish Writing Folk Review Magazine \"Fiolen Min\" 2010
Awarded with Tree Stars in Songlines Magazine 2010 Issue 71 Awarded with Tree Stars in Songlines Magazine 2010 Issue 71
Reviewed and Awared in Duch Folk Magazine in In The Nederlands October 2010 Reviewed and Awared in Duch Folk Magazine in In The Nederlands October 2010
Review in the Finnish Magazine Musiknytt in April 2011 Review in the Finnish Magazine Musiknytt in April 2011


EM41

Tjednbalen - Danselåttar frå Ål i Hallingdal
HILDE KIRKEBØEN


Her playing is dynamic and hypnotic, and much loved by dancers who seek traditional Hallingdal music!
Hilde Kirkebøen, Hardanger Fiddel
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Acknowledgements:

Interview in DAG OG TID - an Weekly Norwegian Cultural New Paper - 03.07.09 Interview in DAG OG TID - an Weekly Norwegian Cultural New Paper - 03.07.09
Very Good Rewiew in Hallingdølen - Regional Norwegian Newspaper.no Very Good Rewiew in Hallingdølen - Regional Norwegian Newspaper.no
Very Good Reweiv in Hallingjom - a memberbasen magazine of Folks from Hallingdal Very Good Reweiv in Hallingjom - a memberbasen magazine of Folks from Hallingdal


EM40

Fele/hardingfele, Røros/Hallingdal
Olav Luksengård Mjelva


Young Top Level Norwegian playing on Fiddel and Hardanger Fiddle from the area of Røros and Hallingdal
Olav Luksengård Mjelva, Fiddle, Hardanger Fiddle
Jan Frostvoll, Fiddel
Jo Asgeir Lie, Accordion
Ole Jørgen Tamnes, Fiddle
Press release


Acknowledgements:

Partisipation Gift for all Partisipatients at National Championship in Folk Music Partisipation Gift for all Partisipatients at National Championship in Folk Music
Purchased by The Norwegian State Purchasing Programme For Recorded Music Purchased by The Norwegian State Purchasing Programme For Recorded Music
NO. 3. at Final Playing at National Championship of Folk Music in Norway 2009 NO. 3. at Final Playing at National Championship of Folk Music in Norway 2009
Reviewed in Canard  Folk Magazine in Belgium July 2009 Reviewed in Canard Folk Magazine in Belgium July 2009
Awarded BRAVOS - In  Trad Magazine  - Musiques Traditionelles Awarded BRAVOS - In Trad Magazine - Musiques Traditionelles
Nominated to the Norwegian Folk Music Award Folkelarm in 2009 in The Solo Album of the Year Nominated to the Norwegian Folk Music Award Folkelarm in 2009 in The Solo Album of the Year
Awarded with Four Stars in Songlines Magazine Awarded with Four Stars in Songlines Magazine
Nominated to the Norwegian Music Award in 2010 in The Category of Folk Music Nominated to the Norwegian Music Award in 2010 in The Category of Folk Music
Winner of the Norwegian Music Grammy in Category of Folk Music 2009 Winner of the Norwegian Music Grammy in Category of Folk Music 2009


EM39

Tigris Nights
HASSAN ALBADRI & AMIR SAION


Iraqi folklore and new iraqi music made and played by two musicians living in Norway
Hassan Albadri, Oud, Kishba, Tiran, Song in Arabic
Amir Saion, Oud, Darbuka, Raq, Song in Arabic
Øivind Strømer, Saxophone
Oras Albadri, Choir
Alla Saion, Choir
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Acknowledgements:

Purchased by The Norwegian State Purchasing Programme For Recorded Music Purchased by The Norwegian State Purchasing Programme For Recorded Music
Reviewed in Canard  Folk Magazine in Belgium Reviewed in Canard Folk Magazine in Belgium


EM38

Slåtter fra Hessdalen, Haltdalen og Ålen
JOHN OLE MORKEN


Traditional Norwegian Fiddle Tunes from The County of Sør-Trøndelag
Jørgen Nyrønning, Fiddle
Olav L. Mjelva, Guitar
Tore Reppe, Organ
Ivar Schjølberg, Fiddle
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Acknowledgements:

Awarded \ Awarded \"Recommandé\" - Trad Magazine Musiques Traditionelles
Purchased by The Norwegian State Purchasing Programme For Recorded Music Purchased by The Norwegian State Purchasing Programme For Recorded Music
Awarded with Four Stars in Songlines Magazine Awarded with Four Stars in Songlines Magazine
Reviewed \ Reviewed \"Thumbs Up\" in the English FolkRoots Magazine
Nominated to the Norwegian Music Award in 2009 in The Category of Folk Music Nominated to the Norwegian Music Award in 2009 in The Category of Folk Music


EM37

Dalstrøka innafor
Flottorp, Nergaard, Hoslemo


Agder, Norway, presents tunes played by three of the best young Hardanger fiddlers of the region.
Johanne Flottorp, Hardanger Fiddle
Gard Nergaard, Hardanger Fiddle
Tor Hoslemo, Hardanger Fiddle
Daniel Sandén-Warg, Hardanger Fiddle
Press release


Acknowledgements:

Rated 5 in Fædrelandsvennen - A Regional  Newpaper Rated 5 in Fædrelandsvennen - A Regional Newpaper
Very Good Rewiew in Norwegian Folk Music Magazine FOLKEMUSIKK NO.1 - 2010 Very Good Rewiew in Norwegian Folk Music Magazine FOLKEMUSIKK NO.1 - 2010
Very Good Rewiew in Norwegian Local Newspaper Grimstad Adressetidende Very Good Rewiew in Norwegian Local Newspaper Grimstad Adressetidende
A Very Nice Review in The Driftwood Music Magazine (USA) in september 2010 A Very Nice Review in The Driftwood Music Magazine (USA) in september 2010


EM36

TROMMESLÅTTAR og anna på slåttetromme
ROLF K. SELDAL


Rolf K. Seldal is a highly regarded Norwegian Folk Drummer and Ethnomusicologist
Rolf K. Seldal, Traditional Drum, Lure, Ram\\\'s Horn, Bugle, Jew\\\'s Harp, Langeleik
Laila Kolve, Sea Flute, Willow Flute
Lajla Renate Buer Storli, Hardanger Fiddle
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Acknowledgements:

Purchased by The Norwegian State Purchasing Programme For Recorded Music Purchased by The Norwegian State Purchasing Programme For Recorded Music


EM35

Sibi
BECAYE AW


A modern album in tradition and inspiration from Senegal and Mauritania developed by his own guitar style
Becaye Aw, Guitars, Vocal, Lyrics
Haddy Njie, Vocals
Leni Banel Aw, Vocals
Solfrid Molland, Accordion, vocal
Helge Andreas Norbakken, Percussion
Olav Torget, Electric Guitar, Hoddu, Bongos
Press release


Acknowledgements:

Awarded with Five Stars in Songlines Magazine Awarded with Five Stars in Songlines Magazine
Purchased by The Norwegian State Purchasing Programme For Recorded Music Purchased by The Norwegian State Purchasing Programme For Recorded Music
Reviewed in Main Session in the English FolkRoots Magazine Reviewed in Main Session in the English FolkRoots Magazine
Nominated to the Norwegian Folk Music Award Folkelarm in 2009 in The Best Cross Over Album of the Year Nominated to the Norwegian Folk Music Award Folkelarm in 2009 in The Best Cross Over Album of the Year
Winner of the Norwegian Folk Music Award - Best Cross Over Album in 2009 Winner of the Norwegian Folk Music Award - Best Cross Over Album in 2009


EM34

Sådagen
Eilif Gundersen


The world primiére for an impressive ramshorn, lure and willow flute album, of a kind heard never before!
Eilif Gundersen, Ramshorn, Lure, Willow Flute, Vocal
Gunnlaug Lien Myhr, Vocal
Terje Isungseth, Percussions
Tor Egil Kreken, Bass, Banjo
Press release


Acknowledgements:

Purchased by The Norwegian State Purchasing Programme For Recorded Music Purchased by The Norwegian State Purchasing Programme For Recorded Music
Awarded Recommandé - In  Trad Magazine  - Musiques Traditionelles Awarded Recommandé - In Trad Magazine - Musiques Traditionelles
Rated 5  in Bergens Tidene -  A Regional Norwegian Newpaper Rated 5 in Bergens Tidene - A Regional Norwegian Newpaper
Reviewed \ Reviewed \"Thumbs Up\" in the English FolkRoots Magazine
Awarded with Four Stars in Songlines Magazine Awarded with Four Stars in Songlines Magazine
Very Good Rewiv in the FINNISH Folk Magazine Fiolen Min 2008 Very Good Rewiv in the FINNISH Folk Magazine Fiolen Min 2008


EM33

Austmannspel - Slåtter under Norefjell - Slåttespel og runddans fra Krødsherad, Sigdal og Ringerike
CHRISTIAN BORLAUG


Traditional Norwegian Fiddle Music from Krødsherad, Sigdal and Ringerike
Christian Borlaug, Hardanger Fiddel
Britt Pernille Frøholm, Hardanger Fiddle
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Acknowledgements:

Rated 5 out of 6 in TA -  A Regional Norwegian Newpaper from Telemark Rated 5 out of 6 in TA - A Regional Norwegian Newpaper from Telemark
Purchased by The Norwegian State Purchasing Programme For Recorded Music Purchased by The Norwegian State Purchasing Programme For Recorded Music
Nominated to the Norwegian Folk Music Award Folkelarm in 2008 in Old Time Dancing and Traditional Nominated to the Norwegian Folk Music Award Folkelarm in 2008 in Old Time Dancing and Traditional
Very Good Rewiew in Norwegian Local Newpaper RINGERIKES BLAD Very Good Rewiew in Norwegian Local Newpaper RINGERIKES BLAD
Awarded with Tree Stars in Songlines Magazine 2009 Issue 54 Awarded with Tree Stars in Songlines Magazine 2009 Issue 54


EM32

Tak Hardt Uti Hand
KIM-ANDRÉ RYSSTAD


Medieval Ballads and Songs
Kim-André Rysstad, Vocal
Daniel Sandén-Warg, Fiddle, Banjo, Moraharpe
Trond Sporsheim Berg, Guitar
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Acknowledgements:

Awarded with Five Stars in Songlines Magazine Awarded with Five Stars in Songlines Magazine
Rated 5  in Fædrelandsvennen -  A Regional Norwegian Newpaper in the Sount of Norway Rated 5 in Fædrelandsvennen - A Regional Norwegian Newpaper in the Sount of Norway
Rated Thumbs Up in the English FolkRoots Magazine Rated Thumbs Up in the English FolkRoots Magazine
Nominated to the Norwegian Folk Music Award Folkelarm in 2008 in The Solo Album of the Year Nominated to the Norwegian Folk Music Award Folkelarm in 2008 in The Solo Album of the Year
Nominated to the Norwegian Folk Music Award Folkelarm in 2008 in The Newcomer of the Year Nominated to the Norwegian Folk Music Award Folkelarm in 2008 in The Newcomer of the Year
Winner of the Norwegian Folk Music Award - Best Solo Album in 2008 Winner of the Norwegian Folk Music Award - Best Solo Album in 2008
Very Good Rewiew in Norwegian Song Magazine Viser.no Very Good Rewiew in Norwegian Song Magazine Viser.no
Elected Best Folk Music Artist of the Year 2009 at IntroFolkProgram by Concert Norway Elected Best Folk Music Artist of the Year 2009 at IntroFolkProgram by Concert Norway


EM30

Hardingfele
GRO MARIE SVIDAL


We are exposed to convincing fiddling skills and sure stylistic expression with a wealth of relaxed playfulnes
Gro Marie Svidal, Hardanger Fiddel
Bjørn Kjellemyr, Bass Viol
Gjermund Larsen, Viola
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Acknowledgements:

Rated 5  in Adresseavisen -  A National Norwegian Newspaper Rated 5 in Adresseavisen - A National Norwegian Newspaper
Rated 4  in Bergens Tidene -  A Regional Norwegian Newpaper Rated 4 in Bergens Tidene - A Regional Norwegian Newpaper
Reviewed in Canard  Folk Magazine in Belgium Reviewed in Canard Folk Magazine in Belgium
Very Good Rewiew in the Swedish World Music Magazine LIRA Very Good Rewiew in the Swedish World Music Magazine LIRA
Awarded with Four Stars in Songlines Magazine Awarded with Four Stars in Songlines Magazine
NO. 2. at Final Playing at National Championship of Folk Music in Norway 2009 NO. 2. at Final Playing at National Championship of Folk Music in Norway 2009
Nominated to the Norwegian Folk Music Award Folkelarm in 2009 in The Solo Album of the Year Nominated to the Norwegian Folk Music Award Folkelarm in 2009 in The Solo Album of the Year


EM29

Rammeslag
DANIEL SANDÉN-WARG & SIGURD BROKKE


Hardanger Fiddle, Ordinary Fiddle, and Jew\\\'s Harp from Setesdal
Daniel Sandén-Warg, Fiddle, Hardanger Fiddle
Sigurd Brokke, Jew Harp
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Acknowledgements:

Winner of Norwegian Folk Music Award 2007 Winner of Norwegian Folk Music Award 2007
Awarded Bravos!!! Trad Magazine  - Musiques Traditionnelles Awarded Bravos!!! Trad Magazine - Musiques Traditionnelles
Purchased by The Norwegian State Purchasing Programme For Recorded Music Purchased by The Norwegian State Purchasing Programme For Recorded Music
Rated 5  in Fædrelandsvennen -  A Regional Norwegian Newpaper in the Sount of Norway Rated 5 in Fædrelandsvennen - A Regional Norwegian Newpaper in the Sount of Norway
Rated 5 in TA -  A Regional Norwegian Newpaper from Telemark Rated 5 in TA - A Regional Norwegian Newpaper from Telemark
An album Recommended from the English FolkRoots Magazine An album Recommended from the English FolkRoots Magazine
Very Good Rewiew in Norwegian Local Newspaper Setesdølen Very Good Rewiew in Norwegian Local Newspaper Setesdølen
Very Good Rewiew in Norwegian Folk Music Magazine Spelemansbladet Very Good Rewiew in Norwegian Folk Music Magazine Spelemansbladet
Very Good Rewiew in Norwegian Folk Music Magazine KVINTEN 2/2007 Very Good Rewiew in Norwegian Folk Music Magazine KVINTEN 2/2007


EM28

Sigg - Sigg
BENGALO


Romany Music form the World\\\'s Premier League!
Anne Fossen, Vocals
Jovan Pavlovic, Accordian, Vocals
Oluf Dimitri Røe, Violin, Vocals
Andreas Amundsen, Bass
Christian Haug, Guitar
Petar Ralchev, Accordion
Eivind Lønning, Trompet
Tor Haugerud, Percussion
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Acknowledgements:

Rated 5 in TA -  A Regional Norwegian Newpaper from Telemark Rated 5 in TA - A Regional Norwegian Newpaper from Telemark
Rated 5  in Bergens Tidene -  A Regional Norwegian Newpaper Rated 5 in Bergens Tidene - A Regional Norwegian Newpaper


EM27

Salen var av silkety - pika bor i neste by
Veslemøy Fjerdinstad


Mellom riderankesangene og bånsullene er det sangleiker, regler og småstubber med og uten tonefølge
Veslemøy Fjerdingstad, Sang
Eilif Gundersen, Bokkehorn
Anne Svånaug Haugan, Hardingfele og kravik lyre
Elif Sverdrup, Vokal
Rune Martinsen, Munnharpe, slåttetromme og perkusjon
Tom Karlsrud, Trekkspill
Bjørn Bogetvedt, Baryton
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Acknowledgements:

A Very Good Review in the National Radio - KULTURNYTT - P2 in November 2010 A Very Good Review in the National Radio - KULTURNYTT - P2 in November 2010
Flott anmeldelse i Vårt land i november 2010 Flott anmeldelse i Vårt land i november 2010
Svært god anmeldelse i bladet Folkemusikk desember 2010 Svært god anmeldelse i bladet Folkemusikk desember 2010
Flott anmeldelse i Ride ranke - Musikk fra livets begynnelse - 4-2010 Flott anmeldelse i Ride ranke - Musikk fra livets begynnelse - 4-2010


EM26

Scordatura
ANNE SVÅNAUG HAUGAN


A Rare Album with Hardanger Fiddle Tunes from Tinn in Telemark played on Seven Different Tunings
Anne Svånaug Haugan, Hardanger Fiddle, Vocal
Svein Westad, Jews Harp, Langeleik and Willow Flute
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Acknowledgements:

Rated 4 in TA -  A Regional Norwegian Newpaper from Telemark Rated 4 in TA - A Regional Norwegian Newpaper from Telemark
Very Good Rewiew in Norwegian Local Newpaper Laagendalsposten Very Good Rewiew in Norwegian Local Newpaper Laagendalsposten


EM25

Snart lyset sig mon svinge
BODIL HAUG


Light and Bright voice with Traditional Folk Songs and Religious Songs, Norwegian Langeleik and Lyre
Bodil Haug, Vocals
Ole Aastad Bråten, Langeleik, Vocal
Knut Aastad Bråten, Langeleik, Lyre, Vocal
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Acknowledgements:

Winner of Norwegian Folk Music Award 2006 Winner of Norwegian Folk Music Award 2006
Purchased by The Norwegian State Purchasing Programme For Recorded Music Purchased by The Norwegian State Purchasing Programme For Recorded Music
Very Good Rewiew in Norwegian Regional Newspaper Hallingdølen Very Good Rewiew in Norwegian Regional Newspaper Hallingdølen


EM24

I laussnøé - 2CD
HELGE MYRHEIM


Norwegian Traditional Drums, Hardanger Fiddle, Langeleik , Jew\'s Harp and Dancers
Helge Myrheim, Traditional Norwegian Drum, Hardanger Fiddle, Langeleik, Jew\\\\\\\'s Harp
Gro Randen, Small Traditional Norwegian Drum
Stian Roland, Dancer
Tone Voldhaug, Dancer
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Acknowledgements:

Purchased by The Norwegian State Purchasing Programme For Recorded Music Purchased by The Norwegian State Purchasing Programme For Recorded Music
Very Good Rewiew in Norwegian Regional Newspaper Hallingdølen Very Good Rewiew in Norwegian Regional Newspaper Hallingdølen


EM23

Naheddi
BARRY - MAHDI - SAION


Two Musicians from Irak and one from Burkina Faso
Adama Barry, Flutes, Song in French Fulani and Moré
Hassan Mahdi, Oud, Djembe, Song in Arabic
Amir Saion, Oud, Darbuka, Song in Arabic
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Acknowledgements:

Nominated to the Norwegian Folk Music Award Folkelarm in 2006 Nominated to the Norwegian Folk Music Award Folkelarm in 2006
Rated 5  in Bergensavisen -  A Regional Norwegian Newpaper Rated 5 in Bergensavisen - A Regional Norwegian Newpaper


EM22

Compilation - 2CD
VARIOUS ARTISTS


World Music and Folk Music from an Area of the World still considered Undiscovered to by many Music Lovers
Gunhild Tømmereås, Vocal
Svein Westad, Jew Harp
Leiv Solberg, Hardanger Fiddle
Øystein Romteit, Hardanger Fiddle
May Viola Johansen, Vocal
Ånon Egeland, Hardanger Fiddle
Øyonn Groven Myhren, Vocal, Lyre
Henning Gustavsen, Vocal
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EM21

Gijepa pre tradrepa an Lallaro, Dannik ta Sevedo
VARIOUS ARTISTS


Songs of the Romany People in Finland, Norway and Sweden. Documentary Field Recordings - Trad. to Rap
Hilja Grönfors, Vocal
Kent Johan Hallman, Vocal
Walther and Karl Willy Johansen, Vocal
Lenny Lindell, Vocal
Ralf Nowak Rosengren, Vocal
Malik Faltin, Rapp
Christian Tattar\\\'n Bergstørm, Rapp
Jimmy Karlsen-Wighardt, Rapp
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Acknowledgements:

Purchased by The Norwegian State Purchasing Programme For Recorded Music Purchased by The Norwegian State Purchasing Programme For Recorded Music
Awarded with Tree Stars in Songlines Magazine Awarded with Tree Stars in Songlines Magazine
Reviewed \ Reviewed \"Thumbs Up\" in the English FolkRoots Magazine
Nominated to the Norwegian Folk Music Award Folkelarm in 2008 in Documentation Nominated to the Norwegian Folk Music Award Folkelarm in 2008 in Documentation
Winner of the Norwegian Folk Music Award - Best Documentary Album in 2008 Winner of the Norwegian Folk Music Award - Best Documentary Album in 2008


EM20

Gullveven
ØYONN GROVEN MYHREN


Selection of medieval ballads sung by one of the most distinctive and highly respected vocalists!
Øyonn Groven Myhren, Vocal, Seven-Stringed Lyre, (Barrel) Organ, Tramp
Leiv Solberg, Hardanger Fiddle
Tomas Nilsson, Metal Gongs
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Acknowledgements:

Rated 5 out of 6 in VG - National Norwegian Newpaper Rated 5 out of 6 in VG - National Norwegian Newpaper
Awarded BRAVOS -In  Trad Magazine  - Musiques Traditionelles Awarded BRAVOS -In Trad Magazine - Musiques Traditionelles
Reviewed \ Reviewed \"Thumbs Up\" in the English FolkRoots Magazine
Reviewed in Canard  Folk Magazine in Belgium Reviewed in Canard Folk Magazine in Belgium
Played on Canard Web Radio Played on Canard Web Radio
Very Good Rewiew in Norwegian Song Magazine Viser.no Very Good Rewiew in Norwegian Song Magazine Viser.no


EM19

Naked Nigun
URBAN TUNÉLLS KLEZMERBAND


Four experienced musicians do Klezmer with passion and energy
Tor-Petter Aanes, Piano, Lead Vocal
Morten Michelsen, Clarinets, Backing Vocal
Jovan Pavlovic, Accordion, Backing Vocal
Sondre Meisfjord, Bouble Bass, Backing Vocal
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Acknowledgements:

Purchased by The Norwegian State Purchasing Programme For Recorded Music Purchased by The Norwegian State Purchasing Programme For Recorded Music
Rated 5 in Dagbladet - A National Norwegian Newpaper Rated 5 in Dagbladet - A National Norwegian Newpaper
Rated 5 in Aftenposten -  A National Norwegian Newpaper Rated 5 in Aftenposten - A National Norwegian Newpaper
Rated 5  in Adresseavisen -  A Regional Norwegian Newpaper Rated 5 in Adresseavisen - A Regional Norwegian Newpaper
Rated Thumbs OK in the English FolkRoots Magazine Rated Thumbs OK in the English FolkRoots Magazine


EM18

Gåtesong
INGVILL MARIT BUEN GARNÅS & JON ANDERS HALVORSEN


Two prominent young folksingers sing old traditional riddle song in the style of ballads and epic folk songs
Ingvill Marit Buen Garnås, Vocals
Jon Anders Halvorsen, Vocals
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Acknowledgements:

Nominated to the Norwegian Folk Music Award in 2006 Nominated to the Norwegian Folk Music Award in 2006
Purchased by The Norwegian State Purchasing Programme For Recorded Music Purchased by The Norwegian State Purchasing Programme For Recorded Music
Rated 5 in Varden -  A Regional Norwegian Newpaper from Telemark Rated 5 in Varden - A Regional Norwegian Newpaper from Telemark
Rated Thumbs Up in the English FolkRoots Magazine Rated Thumbs Up in the English FolkRoots Magazine


EM17

Love Songs and Trance Music from Balochistan
ABDULRAHMAN SURIZEHI


Abdulrahman Surizehi is considered as the Worlds Leading Peformer on the Baluchi Instrument Benju
Abudlrahman Surizehi, Benju
Ostad Mohammad Bachal L. Baloch, Dohka
Maula Bakhsh Noori, Tamburag
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Acknowledgements:

Preis der deutschen Schallpalttenkritik 2007 Preis der deutschen Schallpalttenkritik 2007
Winner of Norwegian Folk Music Award 2006 Winner of Norwegian Folk Music Award 2006
Purchased by The Norwegian State Purchasing Programme For Recorded Music Purchased by The Norwegian State Purchasing Programme For Recorded Music
Awarded with Tree Stars in Songlines Magazine Awarded with Tree Stars in Songlines Magazine


EM16

Sordølen
VIDAR LANDE


Traditional Music from the South of Norway
Vidar Land, Fiddle, Hardanger Fiddle
Gunhild Tømmerås, Vocal
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Acknowledgements:

Awarded Bravos!!! Trad Magazine  - Musiques Traditionnelles Awarded Bravos!!! Trad Magazine - Musiques Traditionnelles
Purchased by The Norwegian State Purchasing Programme For Recorded Music Purchased by The Norwegian State Purchasing Programme For Recorded Music
Winner of the Norwegian Music Grammy in Category of Folk Music 2006 Winner of the Norwegian Music Grammy in Category of Folk Music 2006
Awarded with Four Stars in Songlines Magazine Awarded with Four Stars in Songlines Magazine
Rated 5 in TA -  A Regional Norwegian Newpaper from Telemark Rated 5 in TA - A Regional Norwegian Newpaper from Telemark
Rated Thumbs Up in the English FolkRoots Magazine Rated Thumbs Up in the English FolkRoots Magazine


EM15

Kaké
AW-OFSDAL-SEREBA


Three Musicians from Mauritania, Norway and The Ivory Coast realise that their music has music in common
Becaye Aw, Vocal, Guitars
Steinar Ofdsdal, Flutes, Fiddle, Bawn, Reeds, M\\\'bira, Balafon, Double Bass
Kouame Sereba, Vocal, Dodo, Djembe, Kaké, Percussion
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Rated Thumbs Up in the English FolkRoots Magazine Rated Thumbs Up in the English FolkRoots Magazine


EM14

Sommarkveld
INDRE SUNNFJORD SPELEMANNSLAG


Leadingh Hardanger Fiddle Group from Norway from the County of Song and Fjorjordane
Sigmund Eikås, Hardanger Fiddle
Gro Marie Svidal, Hardanger Fiddle
Ellen Th. Thuland, Vocal
Svevnlaus, Hardanger Fiddles
Joar Skorpen, Fiddle, Guitar
Egil Svidal, Double Bass
Elisabeth Eikås, Hardanger Fiddle
Synnøve S. Bjørset, Hardanger Fiddle
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Rated Thumbs Up in the English FolkRoots Magazine Rated Thumbs Up in the English FolkRoots Magazine


EM13

Zikr
PERSIANO


The combination of Western Clarinets, a Kurdish Divan and a Persian Tonbak is not often heard.
Mohammad Reza Ebrahimi, Divan
Pedram Khaverzamini, Tonbak
Kjetil Selvik, Clarinet, Bass-Clarinett
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EM12

Sufi in Dance
JAI SHANKAR & POUYAN ABDOLI


Two youn emigrants with solid musicial traditiona from their countreis of origin, India and Iran, meet in Oslo
Jai Shankar, Tablas
Pouyan Abdoli, Tar, Tombak
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Very Good Rewiew in Amerikan Song Magazine Sing Out!  - 49 - 2004 Very Good Rewiew in Amerikan Song Magazine Sing Out! - 49 - 2004


EM11

Viser på vandring - Vol. 1
VARIOUS ARTISTS


Songs of the Romany People in Norway. Rare Autentic Field Recordings from 2002
Henning Gustavsen, Vocal
May Viola Johansen, Vocal
Vigdis Larsen, Vocal
Anna Gustavsen, Vocal
Nora Pettersen, Vocal
Sofie Johansen, Vocal
Hjalmar Borge, Vocal
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EM10

Akkedoria frå Kristiania
Øyonn Groven Myhren


Twise winner of Norway\'s National Folk Music and Dance Championships
Øyonn Groven Myhren, Vocal, Willowflute, 12-stringed Lyre
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Purchased by The Norwegian State Purchasing Programme For Recorded Music Purchased by The Norwegian State Purchasing Programme For Recorded Music
Rated 5 out of 6 in TA -  A Regional Norwegian Newpaper from Telemark Rated 5 out of 6 in TA - A Regional Norwegian Newpaper from Telemark
Rated Thumbs Up in the English FolkRoots Magazine Rated Thumbs Up in the English FolkRoots Magazine


EM9

Slåtter på vandring - 2CD
VARIOUS ARTISTS


Travellers\\\' Fiddle Tunes from Norway
Ånon Egeland, Fiddle, Hardanger Fiddle
Salve Austenå, Hardanger Fiddle
Vidar Lande, Fiddle
Otto Furholt, Hardanger Fiddle
Nils Bakke, Fiddle
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EM8

EN PASSANT med aksent
VLADA KANIC


Gypsy Songs from the former Yugolslavia.
Vlada Kanic, Vocal, guitar, bouzouki
Johan Egdetveit, Concertina
Gjertrud Økland, Violin
Tommi Haukland, Percussion
Laszlo Racz, Cimbalom
Marko Kanic, Organ
Sverre Kvam, Guitar
Karl Kverneland, Tor Mathisrud, Frode Ytre-Arne, Double Bass
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Rated Thumbs Up in the English FolkRoots Magazine Rated Thumbs Up in the English FolkRoots Magazine
En av fjordårets glemte perler skriver Aftenposten i 2002 og gir en flott anmeldelse. En av fjordårets glemte perler skriver Aftenposten i 2002 og gir en flott anmeldelse.


EM7

Flyr Fritt
FRI FLYT


Colourful and Highly Original Music!
Ingor Ántte Áilu Gaup, Joik, Vocals
Peter Bastian, Clarinetts
Gabriel Fliflet, Accordion, Vocals
Ole Hamre, Drums, Percussions
Oluf Dimitri Røe, Fiddle, Vocals
Olav Tveitane, Double Bass, Guitar, Cittern
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Awarded Bravos!!! Trad Magazine  - Musiques Traditionnelles Awarded Bravos!!! Trad Magazine - Musiques Traditionnelles
Purchased by The Norwegian State Purchasing Programme For Recorded Music Purchased by The Norwegian State Purchasing Programme For Recorded Music
Rated 5 out of 6 in Bergensavisen -  A Regional Norwegian Newpaper Rated 5 out of 6 in Bergensavisen - A Regional Norwegian Newpaper
Rated Thumbs Up in the English FolkRoots Magazine Rated Thumbs Up in the English FolkRoots Magazine


EM6

Myllarspel
Various artists


Hardanger Fiddle Music from Norway
Knut Hamre, Hardanger Fiddle
Terje Christian Hansen, Hardanger Fiddle
Øystein Romtveit, Hardanger Fiddle
Leiv Solberg, Hardanger Fiddle
Lars Underdal, Hardanger Fiddle
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Awarded Bravos!!! Trad Magazine  - Musiques Traditionnelles Awarded Bravos!!! Trad Magazine - Musiques Traditionnelles


EM5

Where the music tradition of Persia, Baluchistan and India meet
KARVAN


The Karvan group plays music that is a meeting with the Persian and the Baluchi regions
Javid Afsari Rad, Santor
Abdulrahman Surizehi, Benju, Soroud
Jamil Ahmad Magsi, Doholak, Tabla
Ghulam Muhammad, Tanburag
Majid Hesabi, Tombak
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Purchased by The Norwegian State Purchasing Programme For Recorded Music Purchased by The Norwegian State Purchasing Programme For Recorded Music


EM4

Shankar of Norway
Jai Shankar


Classical Indian Tabla Playing
Jai Shankar, Tablas
Rohini Sahajpal, Sitar
Shri Lal Sahjpal, Violin
Daya Shankar, Tamboura
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Rated Thumbs Up in the English FolkRoots Magazine Rated Thumbs Up in the English FolkRoots Magazine


EM3

The Jew\'s Harp World
Svein Westad


Presenting Traditional and Innovative Jew\'s Harp Music form Different Parts of the World!
Svein Westad, Jew\'s Harp, Langeleik
John Wright, Jew\'s Harp, Vocal
Trân Quang Hai, Jew\' Harp from Bali and Vietnam, Vietnamese cither
Leo Tadagawa, Jew\'s Harps from Kina and Japan
Anne Svånaug Haugan, Hardanger Fiddle
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Reviewed in Main Session in the English FolkRoots Magazine Reviewed in Main Session in the English FolkRoots Magazine


EM2

Nu vil jeg blott fortelle
Gunhild Tømmerås


She is considered one of the very foremost Traditional Singers of Norway. Rare stylish and captivating.
Gunhild Tømmereås, Vocal, Fiddle, Hardanger Fiddle
Greger Brändström, Fiddle, Hardanger Fiddle
Lasse Sörlin, Viola, Bouzouki, 12-stringed Guitar, Double Bass
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Purchased by The Norwegian State Purchasing Programme For Recorded Music Purchased by The Norwegian State Purchasing Programme For Recorded Music
Rated Thumbs OK in the English FolkRoots Magazine Rated Thumbs OK in the English FolkRoots Magazine


EM1

CombiNATIONS
Various artists


The New International Music of Norway
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