A kind of Swedish folk supergroup, the acoustic trio Bäsk comprised fiddler Hans Kennemark (a member of the groups Tritonus and Forsmark Tre), saxophonist/percussionist Sten Källman (an alumnus of the legendary Filarfolket) and flautist Jonas Simonson (formerly of Groupa and Den Fule). Their self-titled debut album was released in 1999. ~ Jason... [+] Read More

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CEILÍ MOSS is an acoustic folk-rock band from Belgium. We have often been described by the press or by fans as acoustic Pogues. “Crazier than Perry Rose, not as orthodox as Shantalla, more eccentric than MacRahl”, a concert review once said. Another frequently heard comparison is Ambrozijn. We like to define ourselves as... [+] Read More

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The Nordic group Hedningarna was formed in Sweden by multi-instrumentalists Anders Stake, Björn Tollin and Hållbus Totte Mattsson; although the group's self-titled 1989 debut LP was an instrumental effort, by the release of 1992's Kaksi!, Finnish vocalists Sanna Kurki-Suonio and Anita Lehtola had joined the lineup. Trä followed in 1994, and two... [+] Read More

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Regarded as one the leading fiddle groups of Finland, JPP combines traditional pelimani (folk music) with more innovative forms. The core of the group are the uncle and nephew fiddle partnership, Mauno and Arto Jarvela, along with harmonium player Timo Alakotila, an acoustic bassist, and up to 30 additional violinists. A representative... [+] Read More

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Loituma is a folk quartet based in Finland; it was formed at the Sibelius Academy of Music in Helsinki, where members attended the folk music department. They follow Finnish vocal and kantele traditions, producing quartet arrangements for both Finnish harp and a cappella vocals, their music ranging from the rousing to the haunting. Their first... [+] Read More

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Rob Krikorian writes about time and love -- how time passes and love heals. Krikorian's voice is perfectly suited to the mellow style of contemporary folk music popularized by Dan Fogelberg and others. It's perfect for those with a taste for quiet music and with an interest in lyrics/imagery and a sense of humor. ~ Will Grega, All Music Guide

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Väsen is a group of four of Sweden's best musicians who have, between them, been featured with dozens of Swedish and international groups, ranging from nyckelharpa orchestras and Swedish traditional bands to the Kronos Quartet and the chart-topping folk-rock band Nordman. Väsen's music is a uniquely beautiful combination of the traditional... [+] Read More

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An acknowledged master of the Finnish Sami yoik -- a traditional chanting cut from the same cloth as Native American music -- Wimme Saari debuted in 1997 with a self-titled effort issued on the NorthSide label; Gierran followed two years later and Cugu was issued in fall 2000. He returned three years later with Barru. The NorthSide release... [+] Read More

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