Nordic Folk

Nordic folk music is a genre characterized by its haunting, atmospheric soundscapes and deep roots in traditional Scandinavian culture. Typically featuring acoustic instrumentation such as the fiddle, nyckelharpa, and accordion, Nordic folk often incorporates elements of nature, mythology, and folklore into its lyrics and melodies. Emerging in the 1990s, the genre gained popularity in the 2000s with the rise of neo-folk and world music movements. Nordic folk draws on traditional Scandinavian music, but also incorporates elements of ambient, experimental, and classical music, setting it apart from other folk styles. Its cultural significance lies in its preservation and reinterpretation of ancient traditions, while its hypnotic, introspective quality has captivated audiences worldwide.

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Totem
Single - Released November 25, 2025

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AURAL
Aase Nielsen
Abøn
Aethyrien
Amelia Jones
Anders Mogensen
Annlaug Børsheim
Armi Harmio
Arny Margret
Benjamin Rajani
Bjorth
Bladverk Band
BÅTSVIK
Cozy Nordic
Danheim
Daniel Ögren
Dino Mansik
Dun Ringill
Einar Magnusson
Einar Mjølsnes
Elin Wiigh
Elna Romberg
Erik-André Hvidsten
Erlend Viken Trio
Esbjörn Hazelius
Eva Storrusten
Finnish Postcard
Gealdýr
Groupa
Hanna Pakkala
Hans Hulbækmo
Harpreet Bansal
Helene Bøksle
Helisir
Herbert Guðmundsson
Hulkoff
Hursti & Häkkilä
Itcevät
Janeveera
Jere Ijäs ja Monacon työväen palloilijat
Johan Hedin
Johanne Flottorp
Johnny Åman
Jonas Simonson
Jonathan Hultén
Jostein Urnes
Juuso Reiman
Jón Möller
Kalandra
Karjalan Konnat
Karri Koira
Kjartan Holm
Kveld
Lau Nau
Lea Eyðbjørg
Lempi Elo
Mari Boine
Maria á Lakjuni
Mica Juuso
Mokkasin
My & Mats
NORDIC NATURE
Noiduin
Nordenstam
Nordic Daughter
Nytt Land
Okra Playground
Per Thornberg
Piirpauke
Rúni í Lágabø
Sagostund
Samoaja
Selma French
Sina Viola
Skurken på dansegolvet
Sofie Lundell
Spöket i köket
Stefan Nyback
Stein Urheim
Steinar Raknes
Steintór Rasmussen
Stína Ágústsdóttir
Susanna Leppänen
Svavar Knútur
Sycamore Tree
Tina Spångberg
Tomas Von Brömssen
Tomi Nordlund & Syvä Joki
Torgeir Vassvik
Trond Viggo Solås
Tuva Færden
VARGEN
Vellamo
Voikukat
Volfgang Twins
Värttinä
Väsen
Vålådalen
Víík
gjallarhornit
My & Mats
Danheim
Kalandra
Myrkur
Anders Mogensen
Ronja Mair
Bladverk Band
Gealdýr
Helene Bøksle
Frode Fjellheim
Vera Mejer
Bjorth
Gunslingers
Karri Koira
Bjørn Haugen
Johan Norberg
Einar Magnusson
Kveld
Garmarna
Amelia Jones
Arny Margret
Johnny Åman
Mari Boine
Hulkoff
Daniel Ögren
Nytt Land
Kati Ran
Lykka Alve
Cozy Nordic
Aethyrien
VARGEN
Värttinä
NORDIC NATURE
Hedningarna
Gunnar Svensson
Ilona Vähäsöyrinki
Lindy-Fay Hella
Vàli
Väsen
Hagalaz' Runedance
Helisir
Svavar Knútur
Volfgang Twins
Bergsundet
gjallarhornit
Elin Oskal
Harpreet Bansal
Jonathan Hultén
Phillip Faber
Siv Jakobsen
Kari Tapiiri
Noiduin
Ainbusk
Jyderne
Tenhi
Stína Ágústsdóttir
Axel Mårdsjö
Poeta Magica
Johan Hedin
Herbert Guðmundsson
Reidun Sæther
Lea Eyðbjørg
Sås och Kopp
Kjartan Holm
Eeva-Leena Sariola
Lake Jons
Per Thornberg
Tomas Von Brömssen
Skorri
Esbjörn Hazelius
Hans Hulbækmo
Vilde
Elin Wiigh
Heikki Rainio
Songleikr
Reidar Bøe
Pasi Ruohonen
Steinar Raknes
Hursti & Häkkilä
Cajsa Siik
Marthe Belsvik Stavrum
Hoven Droven
Piirpauke
Kirsten Bråten Berg
AURAL
Nina Åkerblom Nielsen
Fejd
Iron Country Sisters
Ravn
Maria á Lakjuni
Aase Nielsen
The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc
Karsten Bagge
Lau Nau
Pål Bratås
Okra Playground
Aurora Wonders
Anna Roemer
Jonas Simonson
Are Lauritzen