Jaw Harp

The jaw harp, also known as the Jew's harp or mouth harp, is a distinctive and ancient musical genre characterized by its rhythmic, hypnotic sounds produced by a small, lyre-shaped instrument held against the performer's teeth or lips. The genre spans multiple cultures and is often associated with the traditional folk music of regions such as Norway, Hungary, and Mongolia. Artists like Erik Røine, Hallgrim Berg, and UUTAi bring out the unique timbral qualities of the instrument by skillfully manipulating their breath and mouth shape to create a variety of tones and overtones. The resulting music can range from meditative and trance-inducing to vibrant and dance-inducing, reflecting both the instrument's versatility and the rich musical traditions it inhabits.

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Dirt Road
Single - Released January 9, 2024

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Airtist
Anders E. Røine
Bjørgulv Straume
Daniel Due-Tønnesen
Erik Røine
Gaima
Hallgrim Berg
Hallvard D. Bjørgum D.E.
Jon Elling Buen Garnås
Knut E. Brokke
Lars Holø
Lindsay Porteous
Mikkel Kåvenes
Nagane Aki
Olav O. Aukrust
Olga Podluzhnaya
Per Sandvik
Sarah Airo
Sigurd Brokke
Svein Westad
Thov G. Wetterhus
UUTAi
Zoord
Áron Szilágyi
UUTAi
Sigurd Brokke
Airtist
Hallgrim Berg
Bjørgulv Straume
Áron Szilágyi
Svein Westad
Zoord
Erik Røine
Thov G. Wetterhus
Olga Podluzhnaya
Olav O. Aukrust
Lindsay Porteous
Per Sandvik
Mikkel Kåvenes
Jon Elling Buen Garnås
Lars Holø
Sarah Airo
Knut E. Brokke
Gaima
Hallvard D. Bjørgum D.E.
Daniel Due-Tønnesen
Anders E. Røine
Nagane Aki