| Lepistö&Lehti is an acclaimed duo bringing together the unquestionable talent of accordionist
Markku Lepistö and bassist Pekka Lehti – two musicians evolving from the common history they
started as members of the well-known Finnish ensemble Värttinä. |
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The duo is at the forefront of
contemporary acoustic music with a distinct Nordic influence and a strong sense of musical
dialogue.
Markku Lepistö: accordion
Pekka Lehti: bass
myspace.com/lepistolehti
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| Karl Seglem is a Norwegian tenor saxophonist, goat horn player, composer,
producer and poet and one of Norway´s foremost musicians. Possessing a unique sound, he
has received awards for his groundbreaking work, using nature, folk-and jazz music as a
source of inspiration. He often uses Norwegian traditional music as a starting point for his own
compositions, improvisations and poetry. |
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The result is a genre-mix in landscapes close to world music and ethno-jazz.
Karl Se: tenor sax, goat horns
Håkon Høgemo: hardanger fiddle
Harald Skullerud: drums and percussion
karlseglem.no
myspace.com/lydkunst
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| Bazar Blå is one of the leading bands on the new folk music scene
in Sweden. Their original compositions are clearly influenced by Swedish traditions and heritage,
but always having a modern touch of rhythms and soundscapes. Coming from different musical
backgrounds, each member brings their individual experiences to the band. This specific blend
of personalities, repertoire and fantastic musicianship is what gives their music its unmistakable
character.
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A distinctly new folk music which the trio calls “Transglobal Tripfolk”. There is music
inspired by traditions from all over the world with the ambition to invite the listener on a journey
through time and space.
Jonas Hedin: Nyckelharpa (a medieval Swedish folk instrument)
Bjørn Meyer: bass
Fredrik Gille: drums, percussion
bazarbla.com
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| Unni Løvlid is from the county of Sogn og Fjordane in West Norway.
She has learned her music from many different sources in her home town Hornindal. Unni
ranks at the top of the Norwegian classification system for national folk music, which opened
the way for her masters degree from the Norwegian Academy of Music. Her wide-ranging
musical activities include concerts
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and tours in Norway and abroad, and teaching engagements
at the Norwegian Academy of Music and the Ole Bull Academy. Unni has received a number
of awards for her contributions to folk singing, and she became "Traditional Musician of the
Year 2006".
Unni Løvlid: voice
Ingar Hundskaar: electronics, sound
unni.no
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The project is supported by Nordisk Musikkfond
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