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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AURAL
AURORA
Aase Nielsen
Abøn
Aethyrien
Amelia Jones
Anders Mogensen
Arny Margret
Aurora Wonders
Benjamin Rajani
Bergsundet
Bernt Smestad
Bjorth
Bladverk Band
BÅTSVIK
Conrad Baden
Cozy Nordic
Daniel Ögren
Dino Mansik
Dun Ringill
Einar Magnusson
Einar Mjølsnes
Elin Wiigh
Elna Romberg
Erik-André Hvidsten
Erlend Viken Trio
Eva Storrusten
Finnish Postcard
Folkjykä & Kuntoutujat
Gealdýr
Guldstrupen
Haamusoittajat
Hanna Pakkala
Hans Hulbækmo
Harpreet Bansal
Helene Bøksle
Helisir
Herbert Guðmundsson
Hjalmar Borgstrøm
Hursti & Häkkilä
Höga Berget
Iron Country Sisters
Itcevät
Janeveera
Joel Amrén
Johanne Flottorp
Johnny Åman
Jonas Simonson
Jonathan Hultén
Jostein Urnes
Juuso Reiman
Jón Möller
Kalandra
Karri Koira
Kirsten Bråten Berg
Kjartan Holm
Laila Av Reyni
Lea Eyðbjørg
Lempi Elo
Maria á Lakjuni
Mica Juuso
Mokkasin
My & Mats
NORDIC NATURE
Noiduin
Nordenstam
Nordic Daughter
Odd Arne Halaas
Per Thornberg
Ronny Kjøsen
Rúni í Lágabø
Sagostund
Sami Heikkilä
Selma French
SiGRÚN
Sina Viola
Siv Jakobsen
Skorri
Sofie Lundell
Stefan Nyback
Stein Urheim
Steinar Raknes
Steintór Rasmussen
Stína Ágústsdóttir
Susanna Leppänen
The Mystic Revelation of Teppo Repo
Tina Spångberg
Tomas Von Brömssen
Tomi Nordlund & Syvä Joki
Torgeir Vassvik
Trond Viggo Solås
Tuva Færden
VARGEN
Vellamo
Vilde
Volfgang Twins
Värttinä
Vålådalen
Víík
gjallarhornit
AURORA
My & Mats
Kalandra
Myrkur
Gealdýr
Heldom
Bladverk Band
Bjorth
Ronja Mair
Helene Bøksle
Vera Mejer
Frode Fjellheim
Karri Koira
Gunslingers
Anders Mogensen
Bjørn Haugen
Johan Norberg
Garmarna
Einar Magnusson
Amelia Jones
Arny Margret
Daniel Ögren
Johnny Åman
Kati Ran
Lykka Alve
Cozy Nordic
Gunnar Svensson
Värttinä
VARGEN
Hedningarna
Aethyrien
NORDIC NATURE
Lindy-Fay Hella
Ilona Vähäsöyrinki
Vàli
Helisir
Hagalaz' Runedance
Svavar Knútur
Volfgang Twins
Elin Oskal
gjallarhornit
Bergsundet
Harpreet Bansal
Siv Jakobsen
Kari Tapiiri
Phillip Faber
Jonathan Hultén
Jyderne
Noiduin
Ainbusk
Tenhi
Poeta Magica
Stína Ágústsdóttir
Axel Mårdsjö
Lea Eyðbjørg
Sås och Kopp
Herbert Guðmundsson
Reidun Sæther
Tomas Von Brömssen
Lake Jons
Per Thornberg
Eeva-Leena Sariola
Skorri
Hans Hulbækmo
Elin Wiigh
Vilde
Songleikr
Heikki Rainio
Reidar Bøe
Hoven Droven
Marthe Belsvik Stavrum
Pasi Ruohonen
Cajsa Siik
Steinar Raknes
Hursti & Häkkilä
Kirsten Bråten Berg
AURAL
Fejd
Iron Country Sisters
Nina Åkerblom Nielsen
Ravn
Piirpauke
Maria á Lakjuni
Aase Nielsen
Pål Bratås
Kjartan Holm
Anna Roemer
The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc
Jonas Simonson
Karsten Bagge
Aurora Wonders
Are Lauritzen
Stiko & Moraeus
Þorsteinn Eyfjörð
Annbjørg Lien
Bjørnstjerne Bjørnson
Ingá-Máret Gaup Juuso
Abøn
Vømmølbasen & Porcelen Band
The Pagan Minstrel