Hedningarna is a Swedish and, for some years partly Finnish, folk music band that mixes electronics and rock with elements from old Scandinavian folk music. Their music features Yoik or juoiggus, a traditional Sami form of song.
Hållbus Totte Mattson, Anders Stake and Björn Tollin formed Hedningarna in 1987. Hedning is Swedish for heathen, while arna is the plural definite article. Their music studies the roots of the Old Norse culture, including the use of ancient instruments not much used in current Swedish folk music (fiddles, bagpipes, hurdy-gurdy, etc.). Stake, a trained luthier, also began to invent and build new instruments, to produce new sounds.
Tracklist:
01. Aivoton
02. Tina Vieri
03. Gorrlaus
04. Vargtimmen
05. Joupolle Joutunut
06. Min Skog
07. Kruspolska
08. Tuuli
09. Grodan - Widergrenen
10. Räven
Fiddles are actually used very extensively. But not hurdy-gurdys and bagpipes, I'll give you that.
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This looks very interesting. I'm downloading it right now. Thanks for the introduction Sab.
ReplyDeleteI was intrigued by the article on this group so I downloaded their music. They are very good. Even though I didn't understand any of the vocals or lyrics I still enjoyed the whole album! This was an excellent choice you offered. I must say you do offer some great music.
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ReplyDeleteThis band is actually well known here and there. Back in the days these used to be obligatory dance party music around here. Once you familiarize yourself with the viking stomp, you may also like Varttina.
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