Scandinavian Folk

Scandinavian folk music is a rich and diverse genre that captures the unique cultural heritage of the Nordic countries. It often features traditional instruments like the Hardanger fiddle, nyckelharpa, and accordion, creating haunting, melodic soundscapes. The music can be deeply evocative, drawing on themes of nature, mythology, and rural life. Artists in this genre, such as Bjarne Herrefoss and Åse Teigland, often blend traditional melodies with contemporary influences, crafting pieces that resonate with both historical and modern sensibilities. Vocals can range from ethereal and haunting to robust and vibrant, adding depth and emotion to the intricate instrumental arrangements. This genre continues to evolve, embracing innovative elements while preserving its storied past.

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Hel's Embrace
Single - Released June 14, 2025

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Aethyrien
Albert af Ekenstam
Anders Hagberg
Andris A. Dahle
Anna Lindal
Anne Hytta
Are Hembre
Bernt Smestad
Billy Opel
Bjarne Herrefoss
Bladverk Band
Boknakaran
Bøgda
Canary Islands
Dan Ådahl
Ea Othilde
Egil Vollan
Einar Løndal
Einar Mjølsnes
Elisabeth Andersson
Erik-André Hvidsten
Francesca Vincentie
Gabriel Alares
Guldstrupen
Gunnar Dahle
Gunnlaug Lien Myhr
Gunslingers
Haakon Ellingsen
Hanna Turi
Hans Hulbækmo
Haugaard & Høirup
Hauk Buen
Helene Høye
Iben Haugen
Inariveljet
Ingá-Máret Gaup Juuso
Jan Magne Førde
Jens A Myro
Jens Amundsen
Johanne Flottorp
Johannes Dahle
Jon Faukstad
Jonas Rasmussen
Jonas Simonson
Jone Lindman
Josefine Lindstrand
Jouni Holkeri
Kine Kvalstad
Kjetil Løndal
Kåre Korneliussen
Leif Rygg
Lille Åbo
Lillebil
Mahsa Vahdat
Marco Ambrosini
Marte Hallem
Martin Rydell
Mogens Christensen
Niina Annika
Northwind Collective
Odd Arne Halaas
Paradise Oskar
Per Anders Buen Garnås
Per Møllehøj
Plàsi
Ragnar Bjerkreim
Rami Vierula
Reidar Bøe
Robert Elovsson
Ronny Kjøsen
Ruben Fjellner
Rudi Myntevik
Rúni í Lágabø
Samoaja
Selma French
Sentrums
Seppo Rannikko
Skurken på dansegolvet
Sofie Lundell
Steinar Odde
Sverrir Audland
Teitur Magnússon
Terje Gravdal
The Secret Sound of Dreamwalkers
Torkjell Haugerud
Tre stående
Tuva Færden
Ulf Lundell
Unni Boksasp Ensemble
Vassendgutane
Vellamo
Vicki Swan
Victor Furbacken
Vilhelmsson
Vømmølbasen & Porcelen Band
Åse Teigland
Øyvind Sandum
Þorsteinn Eyfjörð
Vassendgutane
Ulf Lundell
Bladverk Band
Plàsi
Gunslingers
Jouni Holkeri
Billy Opel
Iben Haugen
Sverrir Audland
Robert Elovsson
Aethyrien
Mahsa Vahdat
Victor Furbacken
Ragnar Bjerkreim
Northwind Collective
Terje Gravdal
Ruben Fjellner
Marco Ambrosini
Hans Hulbækmo
Sentrums
Per Møllehøj
Reidar Bøe
Egil Vollan
Boknakaran
Albert af Ekenstam
Jonas Simonson
Ea Othilde
Josefine Lindstrand
Steinar Odde
Anders Hagberg
Teitur Magnússon
Þorsteinn Eyfjörð
Ingá-Máret Gaup Juuso
Rudi Myntevik
Vømmølbasen & Porcelen Band
Øyvind Sandum
Elisabeth Andersson
Vilhelmsson
Selma French
Anne Hytta
Paradise Oskar
Ronny Kjøsen
Jan Magne Førde
Rúni í Lágabø
Sofie Lundell
Francesca Vincentie
Helene Høye
Vicki Swan
Jon Faukstad
Jonas Rasmussen
Hanna Turi
Erik-André Hvidsten
Dan Ådahl
Niina Annika
Per Anders Buen Garnås
Are Hembre
Lillebil
Rami Vierula
Guldstrupen
Bjarne Herrefoss
Haugaard & Høirup
Hauk Buen
Tuva Færden
Skurken på dansegolvet
Johanne Flottorp
Marte Hallem
Inariveljet
Einar Mjølsnes
Vellamo
Leif Rygg
Unni Boksasp Ensemble
Haakon Ellingsen
Åse Teigland
Odd Arne Halaas
Kjetil Løndal
Gabriel Alares
Bernt Smestad
Jone Lindman
Johannes Dahle
Samoaja
Andris A. Dahle
Lille Åbo
Jens Amundsen
Gunnlaug Lien Myhr
Anna Lindal
Seppo Rannikko
Einar Løndal
Kåre Korneliussen
Torkjell Haugerud
Canary Islands
Bøgda
Martin Rydell
Tre stående
The Secret Sound of Dreamwalkers
Kine Kvalstad
Gunnar Dahle
Jens A Myro
Mogens Christensen