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Music for a little dance hall on the prairie from the rare 1890s tune book of Norwegian-born fiddle and band leader Ole Hendricks‚ now revived and reimagined by seasoned Nordic dance musicians, including Vidar Skrede and Beth Hoven Rotto on...

Dance tunes collected in northeast Iowa from descendants of the area's early fiddlers and perform by Foot-Notes in the Norwegian-American style. Band members include Beth Hoven Rotto, Jim Skurdal, Jon Rotto, and Bill Musser. CD, 16 tracks. This special collector's...

The Foot-Notes band originates from Decorah, Iowa, and represents a rich Norwegian-American musical tradition from the surrounding areas of northeastern Iowa, southeastern Minnesota, and western Wisconsin. Collecting tunes from a variety of local musicians, the Foot-Notes have made a name...

Kulokk (traditional Norwegian herding call) has taken Larson from Concordia College in Minnesota to teaching positions in Scotland, Corsica, London, Paris, Amsterdam, and even the exotic Amery Wisconsin. This book includes historical notes, vocal techniques, pronunciation guide, plus 19 music...

From the far provinces of Sweden comes the music of Bjärv, an exciting, traditional Swedish Folk Trio. Bjärv's fresh, contemporary interpretations of traditional Swedish folk songs breathe new life into the music of the 18th century. Infused with youthful charm,...

Duo Scandinavica was a three-year transatlantic project devoted to the Scandinavian American musical tradition. Its creators, Jim Nelson, formerly of Drammen, Norway, and Lori Ann Reinhall from Seattle, Washington, both have their roots in the Scandinavian immigration and strong ties...

This is the solo debut of New York composer Zosha Warpeha. Silver dawn is an ethereal collection of improvised vignettes performed on solo Hardanger d’amore, a sympathetic-stringed relative of the Norwegian Hardanger fiddle. Resonant strings and wordless vocals are gently...

Bragernes Kirkes Ungdomskor m/solister (Bragernes Church Youth Choir) has 43 members between the ages of 14 and 24. The choir regularly gives concerts and sings in church services. Once a year, the choir travels on tour. In 2007 the choir...