Folkmusik

Folkmusik is a traditional Scandinavian music genre characterized by its roots in Nordic folk heritage, often featuring acoustic instruments like the fiddle, nyckelharpa, and accordion. Emerging from rural folk traditions, folkmusik evolved over the centuries, with a resurgence in popularity during the 1970s and 1980s. This genre is marked by lively polskas, waltzes, and schottisches, often with driving rhythms and ornate melodies. Vocals frequently feature rich, storytelling-style lyrics and soaring harmonies. Folkmusik's cultural significance lies in its preservation of Nordic folk culture and its influence on later genres like folk rock and world music. Its unique blend of traditional and modern elements sets it apart from other folk styles, with a distinct emphasis on regional Scandinavian traditions and a strong sense of community and storytelling.

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Kwinten
Single - Released January 14, 2025

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Ale Möller Band
Annbjørg Lien
Baltic Crossing
Björn Ståbi
Daniel & Emma Reid
Draupner
Dreamers' Circus
Emma Härdelin
Erlend Viken Trio
Fejd
Floating Sofa Quartet
Folk All in Band
Garmarna
Gjermund Larsen Trio
Goodland Trio
Groupa
Hedningarna
Hoven Droven
Jpp
Laurie Hart & Stefhan Ohlström
Lena Jonsson
Lisa Rydberg
Mats Edén
Ole Hjorth
Olov Johansson
Owe Thörnqvist
Pelle Björnlert
Per Gudmundson
Pers Hans
Rickard Näslin
Spöket i köket
Stinnerbom Stinnerbom Dubé
Tailcoat
The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc
Thore Härdelin
Thore Skogman
Triakel
Garmarna
Hedningarna
Lisa Rydberg
Owe Thörnqvist
Dreamers' Circus
Triakel
Thore Skogman
Gjermund Larsen Trio
Floating Sofa Quartet
Hoven Droven
Fejd
The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc
Mats Edén
Lena Jonsson
Emma Härdelin
Annbjørg Lien
Björn Ståbi
Groupa
Baltic Crossing
Thore Härdelin
Per Gudmundson
Spöket i köket
Ole Hjorth
Olov Johansson
Jpp
Stinnerbom Stinnerbom Dubé
Folk All in Band
Draupner
Ale Möller Band
Rickard Näslin
Pers Hans
Tailcoat
Goodland Trio
Pelle Björnlert
Erlend Viken Trio
Laurie Hart & Stefhan Ohlström
Daniel & Emma Reid