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The Sound of Faroese Folk

"The Sound of Faroese Folk" brings together a wide-ranging collection of songs that capture the spirit and tradition of the Faroe Islands, offering a blend of contemporary interpretations and classic approaches. The playlist moves through heartfelt ballads like Stanley Samuelsen’s “Tá eg verði gamal” and Martin Joensen’s gentle “Morgun,” to livelier tunes from groups like Kvonn and Tøkum Lætt.

Across the playlist, listeners will find a mix of modern takes and traditional sounds — from the poetic storytelling of Hanus G. Johansen’s “Átjan” to updated folk rock by bands like Valravn and Yggdrasil. There’s a good balance of acoustic simplicity, choral arrangements, and a few experimental tracks that push the boundaries of Faroese folk. Whether you’re new to the genre or looking to explore deeper, this playlist offers an accessible, varied look at what Faroese folk music sounds like today.

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A taka 1 track
Aldubaran 4 tracks
Andy Irvine 1 track
Annika Hoydal 3 tracks
Asa from the North 1 track
Ave 2 tracks
Bendar Spónir 3 tracks
Blátt Gras 3 tracks
Bubu 3 tracks
Bárður á Lakjuni 3 tracks
Cantus 1 track
Dansifelag Kaggans 3 tracks
Dávur Juul Magnussen 1 track
Eivør 2 tracks
Elin Brimheim Heinesen & Ad Libitum 1 track
Erhard 1 track
Eystanljóð 1 track
FourMENh 1 track
Färd 1 track
Gavin Bryars 1 track
Gentukorid 1 track
Genturnar 1 track
Green Gate 1 track
HORRSE 2 tracks
Haldurs Café 2 tracks
Hannis 1 track
Hans Andrias 2 tracks
Hans Jacob Højgaard 3 tracks
Hans Jacob Kollslíð 1 track
Hanus G. Johansen 3 tracks
Harkaliðið 3 tracks
Havnarkórið 3 tracks
Henrik Dam Thomsen 1 track
Hjørdis 1 track
Hoydølum 1 track
Húsakórið 1 track
Jógvan Andrias 2 tracks
Jógvan Tróndarson 1 track
Jógvan á Lakjuni 1 track
Kaj Klein 2 tracks
Karl Martin Samuelsen 2 tracks
Kata 2 tracks
Klakki 1 track
Kristian Blak 2 tracks
Kvonn 2 tracks
Kári P 3 tracks
Kári Sverrisson 4 tracks
Lars Thodberg Bertelsen 1 track
Lív & Tróndur 3 tracks
Lív Næs 4 tracks
Lív í Baianstovu 1 track
Magni Christiansen 3 tracks
Maria Ronnisdóttir á Heygum 1 track
Maria á Lakjuni 3 tracks
Martin Joensen 3 tracks
Morten Mandel 1 track
Mpiri 2 tracks
Niels Midjord 3 tracks
ORKA 2 tracks
Petur Alberg 1 track
Piniartut 1 track
Poul Bjerager Christiansen 1 track
Raske Drenge 3 tracks
Regin Dahl 2 tracks
Rune Tonsgaard Sørensen 2 tracks
Runi Brattaberg 1 track
Rúna Á Heygum 1 track
Spælimenninir 2 tracks
Stanley Samuelsen 3 tracks
Steintór Rasmussen 3 tracks
Stongum og Guttesen 3 tracks
Sula 1 track
Suleskær 1 track
Svabonio 1 track
Svein Ì Prestgarði 3 tracks
Svein í Prestgarði 2 tracks
Systrar 1 track
Tarira 1 track
Terji & Kettlingarnir 2 tracks
Terji Þór Brynjarsson 1 track
The Crowberry Band 1 track
Tollarar Og Syndarar 3 tracks
Torshavnar Kamarkor 2 tracks
Tróndur Bogason 1 track
Tróndur Enni 1 track
Tróndur Við Á 1 track
Trølla Pætur 3 tracks
Tórshavnar Manskór 2 tracks
Tøkum Lætt 3 tracks
Vagn Holmboe 1 track
Valravn 2 tracks
Vestmenn 3 tracks
Vágaverk 3 tracks
Xperiment 3 tracks
Yggdrasil 4 tracks
YÖLARiiS 1 track
Ólavur Hátún 3 tracks
Ólavur Jøkladal 1 track