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Vishtèn
Vishtèn: Mōsaïk (2012) It starts with bodhrán and jaw harp and a low-note drone that is felt more than heard. More layers are added with chanting, harmonies, plucked violin, and accordion. So begins the traditional Cajun song “Tobie LaPierre” which serves … Continue reading
Suvi Oskala
Suvi Oskala Finnish fiddler Suvi Oskala was busy last year, putting out three records on her own label. They are tied together by Oskala’s artistic prowess even as they cross a number of musical boundaries. She performs traditional Finnish folk … Continue reading
Posted in Finland, Nordic, Sweden
Tagged emilia lajunen, finland, nordic, pelios, rootsworld, suvi oskala, sweden
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Bratsch
Bratsch: Urban Bratsch (2011) Roma influences abound in the roots music of Bratsch, but I’m not sure they would call themselves a Gypsy band. The individual biographies on their website mention jazz more often than anything else. Jazz, especially in … Continue reading
Elin Furubotn
Elin Furubotn: Heilt Nye Vei (2012) Elin Furubotn is often labeled a singer-songwriter which might bring to mind a coffee-house folk singer alone with a guitar. There’s a little of that here, but usually Furbotn’s guitar is accompanied by saxophone, … Continue reading
Ensemble Polaris
Ensemble Polaris: Uncharted Waters (2012) I enjoy folk music that leans toward classical music, and vice versa. Over the past few years I’ve had the opportunity to review some strong recordings in this category. Ensemble Polaris is a welcome addition … Continue reading
Jazz In Iceland
Icelandic Jazz When quizzed about musicians from Iceland, the only artists most people can think of are indie rock favorites Björk and Sigur Rós. But Icelandic jazz is quite special, and Reykjavik has a jazz scene that deserves wide recognition. Read … Continue reading
Posted in Iceland, Jazz
Tagged andres thor, asa trio, iceland, jazz, rootsworld, sunna gunnlaugs
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