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