Frifot

Frifot is a legendary Swedish folk trio that's been shaking up traditional music since the 1990s with their playful, boundary-pushing approach. Comprising powerhouses Lena Willemark (vocals, fiddle), Per Gudmundson (fiddle, mandola), and Ale Möller (mandolin, accordion, flutes), they’re like a Nordic folk supergroup – blending ancient tunes with jazz-like improvisation and unexpected textures. Their sound feels both rooted in pastoral Scandinavia and thrillingly modern, whether they’re reinventing centuries-old ballads or crafting new instrumentals that make fiddles sing in fresh ways.

With releases like *Sluring* and *Flyt* showcasing their magic, Frifot treats tradition as a living thing – you might hear Willemark’s haunting vocals float over Möller’s spiky mandolin riffs one minute, then get swept up in Gudmundson’s fiery fiddle the next. They’ve become icons of Sweden’s folk revival, proving that heritage music can be experimental, intimate, and wildly creative all at once. Whether they’re digging into mystical themes (*Huldras Lokkesang*) or crafting nature-inspired soundscapes (*Järven*), Frifot always feels like friends swapping secrets around a campfire – if that campfire was in a forest where time bends.