Norwegian Folk

Norwegian folk music is a rich tapestry woven from the threads of Norway's cultural history, with deep roots in rural traditions, storytelling, and the nation's scenic landscapes. Characterized by the melancholic hum of the Hardanger fiddle, the lilting harmonies of traditional vocal arrangements, and the steady pulse of indigenous hand percussion, this genre is a living echo of Norway’s past. Evocative and rhythmic, it encompasses both instrumental tunes and vocal songs, often with lyrics in Norwegian dialects that speak of love, nature, and folklore. Artists like Sigrid Moldestad and Sondre Bratland embody the soulful narrative of the genre, while bands like Valkyrien Allstars infuse it with contemporary energy. Though each has a distinct style, they collectively celebrate and preserve the spirit and sounds of Norwegian folk for future generations.

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Pasjon 2025
Album - 21 Tracks - Released April 11, 2025

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Agathe Backer Grøndahl
Andris A. Dahle
Are Hembre
Arne Åsmund
Bjarne Herrefoss
Bjørgulv Straume
Bjørn Kåre Odde
Blåmann Blåmann
Bygdekameratene
Bøgda
Christiania Mannskor
DJ MøMø
Edvard Grieg Kor
Egil Vollan
Einar Mjølsnes
Eivind Mo
Erlend Viken Trio
Finnskogen
Gjermund Larsen
Gunnar Dahle
Gunnlaug Lien Myhr
Haakon Ellingsen
Hans Hulbækmo
Hauk Buen
Helene Bøksle
Helene Høye
Ingunn Tennøe
Jan Magne Førde
Jens A Myro
Jens Amundsen
Johannes Dahle
Jonathan Aasgaard
Kine Kvalstad
Kirsten Bråten Berg
Kjetil Løndal
Klippen Sandnes
Knut Reiersrud
Leif Rygg
Leif Solberg
Lillebil
Mads Erik Odde
Mari Eggen
Marie Hognestad
Marthe Belsvik Stavrum
Nordafjells
Odd Arne Halaas
Ole Martin Huser-Olsen
Ragnar Bjerkreim
Reidar Bøe
Ronny Kjøsen
Selma French
Signe Lund
Sigrid Moldestad
Steinar Ofsdal
Sudan Dudan
Susanne Lundeng
Sverrir Audland
Terje Gravdal
The Secret Sound of Dreamwalkers
Torkjell Haugerud
Valkyrien Allstars
Vassendgutane
Vømmølbasen & Porcelen Band
Woodville
Åsne Valland Nordli
Ævestaden
Øistein Sommerfeldt
Vassendgutane
DJ MøMø
Helene Bøksle
Sverrir Audland
Valkyrien Allstars
Ragnar Bjerkreim
Knut Reiersrud
Steinar Ofsdal
Gjermund Larsen
Woodville
Terje Gravdal
Ævestaden
Sigrid Moldestad
Hans Hulbækmo
Reidar Bøe
Marthe Belsvik Stavrum
Egil Vollan
Marie Hognestad
Kirsten Bråten Berg
Åsne Valland Nordli
Agathe Backer Grøndahl
Edvard Grieg Kor
Bjørn Kåre Odde
Vømmølbasen & Porcelen Band
Ole Martin Huser-Olsen
Selma French
Mads Erik Odde
Jonathan Aasgaard
Sudan Dudan
Arne Åsmund
Susanne Lundeng
Signe Lund
Ronny Kjøsen
Jan Magne Førde
Blåmann Blåmann
Helene Høye
Mari Eggen
Christiania Mannskor
Erlend Viken Trio
Bjørgulv Straume
Are Hembre
Finnskogen
Lillebil
Bjarne Herrefoss
Hauk Buen
Øistein Sommerfeldt
Leif Rygg
Einar Mjølsnes
Haakon Ellingsen
Eivind Mo
Nordafjells
Odd Arne Halaas
Johannes Dahle
Bygdekameratene
Kjetil Løndal
Andris A. Dahle
Jens Amundsen
Gunnlaug Lien Myhr
Klippen Sandnes
Torkjell Haugerud
Leif Solberg
Bøgda
Kine Kvalstad
The Secret Sound of Dreamwalkers
Gunnar Dahle
Ingunn Tennøe
Jens A Myro