Kristian Bugge

**Kristian Bugge** is a Danish folk musician and fiddler known for his vibrant dedication to traditional Scandinavian music. With a career spanning over two decades, he’s become a key figure in reviving and reimagining Danish folk tunes, blending earthy authenticity with playful energy. Whether he’s tearing up a live set (like the rollicking *Gangspil live at Alice, Copenhagen*) or breathing new life into archived recordings (check out the 2022 remasters of *Mikkel Ræv* and *Bonden Og Smeden*), Bugge’s work feels both timeless and fresh. His knack for polskas and jigs has earned him nods like the *Radium Prisen* in 2004—a testament to his impact on Denmark’s folk scene.

When he’s not collaborating internationally (peep the *First sessions - Helsinki 2006*), Bugge leans into themes of nature and nostalgia, as seen in tracks like *Vingården (Druer / Grapes)* and *Vejen Hjem / Vejen Jeg Går*. His 2025 remaster *Hav og Land / Sea and Land* celebrates a decade of preserving Danish musical traditions, proving he’s still got his finger on the pulse of the genre. Equal parts storyteller and dancefloor igniter, Kristian Bugge keeps folk music rooted while letting it soar.

Genres

Polka

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Danish String Quartet

Latest Release

Hav og Land / Sea and Land - 10 år med Dansk traditionel musik (2025 Remaster)

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Kristian Bugge

Album - 12 Tracks - Released February 28, 2025