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The Sound of Danish Folk

“The Sound of Danish Folk” brings together a wide-ranging cross-section of contemporary and traditional folk music from Denmark. This playlist features everything from driving schottisches and polkas to peaceful waltzes and finely arranged ballads. Across tracks like “The Danish Immigrant” by Andreas Tophøj and Rune Barslund and “Port Orford” by Harald Haugaard, there’s a strong connection to Nordic roots layered with modern instrumental interplay.

It’s a blend of solo pieces, ensemble performances, and collaborative projects—like Dreamers' Circus, Basco, Habadekuk, and Baltic Crossing—that reflect the diversity in Denmark’s acoustic scene today. You’ll find tunes rooted in dance traditions like Sønderho and Fannik, alongside newer compositions that play with global folk and jazz elements. Whether you're already deep into Nordic folk or just curious, this playlist maps out the current soundscape of Denmark’s rich music tradition.

Kristian Bugge 13 tracks
Morten Alfred Høirup 9 tracks
Mette Kathrine Jensen 6 tracks
Rune Barslund 5 tracks
Andreas Tophøj 5 tracks
Sonnich Lydom 5 tracks
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