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The Netherlands Accorde Vi, is a duo (violin and accordion), who play European folk: klezmer, gypsy music, Irish jigs, Hot Club de France and French musettes. (in Dutch) De Akoestini's, play everything to make you dance in an old-fashioned way! (in Dutch) Aidan, Celtic music. (in Dutch) Bangers & Mash, one love in common: the Irish folkmusic! Jules Bitter, plays traditional and its own flute melodies from the Celtic music tradition, supported by harp, bouzouki, guitar, fiddle, bodhran, synthesizer and vocals. Bravade, plays folk music from Eastern and Western Europe. (in Dutch) Blue Dew, is a Dutch folkband with a repertoire containing their own "Blue Dew" compositions, American bluegrass and Irish songs, jigs and reels. (mainly in Dutch) Ceól Ólta, Wesley Hollander is a singer/songwriter, characterized by his relaxing style and lyrical songs. Csókolom, plays Hungarian and Rumanian folk and gypsy music. Gert De Meijer, fingerstyle 6 & 12-string guitar player and 5-string banjoist. Drijfhout, is a 2-piece band playing folk, shanties and seafolk from Nederland, Ireland, England and America. Duo Izvor, they have a great passion for Bulgaria, that's why they regularly go there and we have many friends in all regions (amongst them a lot of musicians of course!). That's a reason for a music being so diverse and they know a lot of different styles and musical ornaments. Duo NoordWest, they have over the past years built up a vast repertoire of dance and listening music from Scandinavia, with an emphasis on Swedish music. Their aim is to play the music in the traditional way as well as combining other styles, thus giving full credit to the music's nature of a living tradition. Dragisha, is a group of 4 musicians who play and sing Klezmer and Gipsy music and Old Time swing and ballads. (in Dutch) Eaden, passionate songs and fiery dance-tunes. Their music is written in an age old tradition and arranged in a Celtic way with such instruments as fiddle, mandolin and whistles, but also guitars, synthesisers, electric bass and drums, blending tradition with modern times. They're no lounge band but a real Folk-Rock group. Angelic fiery voice, real instruments, real songs and real veteran musicians, with a real Heart For Sound. Feasant Pluckers, based in the border region of the Netherlands and Germany, they play Irish music. Finglas, traditional and Celtic repertoire originating from Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Brittany and Galicia, but also original compositions are played. Filthy Nelly, plays mostly original songs written by singer/guitarist/writer Marco "KataStrof" van der Els. You can say without doubt that Irishman Shane MacGowan is his main inspiration. Furthermore the band has an impressive line-up of international folk-musicians. Filthy Nelly plays Durty Folk: Irish folk with a Punky Rock Style or whatever: what really counts is that the band plays folk with it's heart! Flairck, combine the more low key instrumental attributes of Oregon, the Chieftains, Mike Oldfield, even Jethro Tull, and you have some indication of what Flairck is all about. Elements of chamber classical, jazz improvisation, and Northern European folk music are at times almost indistinguishable amidst the Flairck style. Fling, is a band that plays Celtic music with African rhythmic influences. The repertoire consists mainly of music from the rich Irish and Scottish springs, but, alas, not the all-together-now stuff presented by the Dubliners etc. Folk Corn, plays historic folkmusic from the Netherlands and Flanders. The most part of the repertory of the group originates from the period between 1400 and 1900 and is derived from antique collections. During the performance, one may experience a playful variegation in folk, popular music, traditional folkmusic and Medieval and Renaissance music. Fred Piek & Fungus, in the beginning, Fungus played primarily English and Scottish folk music. Later, however, some Dutch songs also started showing up in their repertoire. (in Dutch) Danny Guinan, contemporary brilliant singer/songwriter, deeply rooted in the Irish tradition. Harmony Glen, is a band playing Irish, Scottish and American folk with some Texas flavours and a touch of jazz. In the beginning, the idea was to start a traditional Irish "chamber orchestra" , but things turned out very differently. The group soon found it was quite impossible to play Irish and Celtic music without the liveliness, tenderness, haunting energy and special feeling that was to become so characteristic to the sound of the band. De Headammers, back to the atmosphere of the nostalgic sailor's life, that's the intended aim of this shanty choir. Songs for two or more voices are alternated by songs with solo singing and chorus singing. Martin Hutchinson, is an Irish musician based in Utrecht playing a mix of folk, blues and rootsrock with a strong Irish feel. Folklore Orchestra Iduna, plays folk music from several countries and regions, in other words a "World music program". Inner Strength, consists of 6 persons, all from the Eindhoven area, playing a combination of world music and folk, with sometimes influences from other styles. The various musical preferences and different backgrounds of the band members are the driving power behind their original music. Since the band's formation, fun, personal growth, harmony and respect have been important values for the members of Inner Strength. John O'Dreams, is guitar player John Flierman and accordeon/piano player Ed Veltrop. With songs from their biggest source of inspiration, the legendary Christy Moore, they have become well known musical guests in folk clubs, theatres, Irish pubs and at major festivals. Kalio Gayo, is a band playing folk music with roots in Ireland and the melancholy of Gypsy music. Most of the songs are self written, some in English some in blabberatsch. From very fast to slow, like life... Chris Kalsbeek, is a Dutch (Celtic) folksinger who plays on several instruments such as bouzouki, Celtic harp, mandolin and guitar. (in Dutch) Kees Ouwejan & Makkers, pubsongs, sailorsongs and sea-shanties (mainly in the Dutch and English language but also in some other European languages), Irish and Dutch sing-alongs, blues, swing, country, calypso, Irish jigs, reels and hornpipes, this is only a small part of the repertoire. Kilshannig, is a group of enthousiastic musicians, who are dedicated to playing Irish music. A large part of the playlist of the group contains songs and ballads. Knijn, as well as catchy Cajun songs and brilliant Dutch ballads, they also perform passionate Irish and Scottish jigs and reels. In short, Knijn offers a night out which is cross-cultural, thematically sustained and interactively guided, bearing the motto: Let's Be Rabbit! (Knijn means rabbit) or Let's Beer-a-bit. (in Dutch) Egon Kraak, is an Irish/Celtic music fiddler. Lauterasca, is a Dutch trio that plays music from most of the Balkan: Bulgaria, Romania, Greece and Yugoslavia. Besides, they play Klezmer and some Irish and Scottish reels and jigs. Lirio, their tunes and melodies are mostly coming from - or inspired by - the French, Flemish and Dutch traditional dance music, but profoundly influenced by nowadays pop-, roots-, and worldmusic. Within this mix they produce a unique style which gives an energetic and modern twist to traditional folkmusic. Lister, is a trio (electric violin, electric guitar, electric bass) that plays very energetic garage-folk-balkan (mainly) self-composed worldmusic. Leave your quiet life, enter the rhythm of a train to unknown places in your brain, blow away some dust in your ears! Lumàyna, present original versions of old and new folksongs from North and South Italy. A subtle mix of voice, hurdy-gurdy (Marcella Pischedda) guitars, and flutes (Hans Elzinga) which creates a suggestive emotion that folksongs have been able to create at all times. Musac, plays mainly traditional music from Central France. (in Dutch) Nancy Whiskey, the main part of their music has been taken in by the catchy Irish folk, influenced by Irish icons The Pogues. Ogham, plays in particular Scottish folk music in a unique and modern way, in alternation with Irish and self-composed songs. Robert Pfeiffer, Irish music, 60's, 70's and workshops of Irish folk music. Pot, van Lienen & Baumgarten, two diatonic accordions and one jazz-double bass. They play modern folk music influenced by Dutch, French, Irish and Italian folk traditions, but also by classical music and jazz. Rapalje, Irish, Scottish and Dutch folk-music with a difference. Reboelje, they're coming from Fryslân, a northern province of the Netherlands. Fryslân has its own language and this is the language the band uses in its songs. The style of their music is rock, maybe some sort of folkrock. Vili Ross, is a singer/songwriter playing acoustic guitar in finger pick style. He write his songs about the things in life everybody can recognise. The lyrics of his songs (in English) are clear and simple. Expressing his feelings as a singer songwriter keeps him in balance with himself, and playing his songs built the bridge of contact between him and the others. 't Gouwe Reur, is a Dutch band playing traditional music from the Netherlands, Germany and Scandinavia. (in Dutch) Throat Wobbler Mangrove, is an Irish/Dutch folk band from Eindhoven. (in Dutch) Bregje Tijman, is an accordionist. She is very busy with Bulgarian folk music. She plays in Duo Izvor, in two other trios, Trediki and Dutch DIP, and with her mother in A+B=C-akkoord (European folkmusic). Tjane, their music is rooted in Dutch tradtional music, but influences from other kinds of music, like pop and Celtic are an integral part of the Tjane sound. Because of these influences a kind of Dutch worldmusic is created! Included in the repertoire are original compostions. Törf, has developed its own, unique sound. The music has, on the one hand a very traditional sound but is, at the same time, very modern because of its distinctive orchestration and instruments. In Torf, one can recognize a very special combination of lyrics in local vernacular and a multilateral form of world music. Travak, music for bal folk. (in Dutch) Unicorn, play several styles of music: Irish, American (Bluegrass) and Israelian (Klezmer). However the main part of their music consists of Celtic Music. Wè-nun Henk, one of the new keepers of Dutch traditional music. (in Dutch) Ygdrassil, is a female folkduo formed by Linde Nijland and Annemarieke Coenders. Ygdrassil is known for it's personal songs and beautiful harmony-singing. Top New Zealand KiwiFolk: Folk and Acoustic Music around New Zealand. Ben the Hoose, is a New Zealand-based Scottish duo composed by Kenny Ritch, from Orkney and Bob McNeill, from Glasgow. Ben the Hoose sets are about Scottishness - classic Scots fiddle music one minute, modern compositions the next. People who have never heard Scots traditional music will recognise the melodies and moods, from old songs, movies, and shortbread commercials. Mike Brosnan, expatriate New Zealander currently living in Germany, Mike Brosnan is a true craftsman of song, a powerful and emotive singer, and a superb guitarist, which music contains diverse influences; from rock to folk, from blues to Celtic to country. Crannog, Celtic Band in Wellington, playing traditional Irish music with vigour. Druid, this Auckland based five piece band offers everything from The Corrs to The Pogues, traditional and modern Irish and Scottish music Glór na mBan, is a Wllington-based all-girl Celtic group taking New Zealand by storm. The group performs Celtic songs in Irish and English, Irish instrumental music and dance with a unique style and a refreshing simplicity that audiences love. Finn McCool, lively Kiwi Celtic duo, trio or band based in Wellington. Celtic pub songs and traditional tunes played with attitude, some 60s/70s covers, originals. Ghengis Carney, play a mix of Irish, Scottish and traditional folk music, crossing traditional boundaries into Cajun, Spanish and Continental styles. Lothlórien, is a three-piece group, based in Auckland, New Zealand, playing Celtic music mainly from Ireland, Scotland and England. Lothlórien plays both traditional and contemporary songs and tunes, from eerie and haunting (in the style of Clannad and Loreena McKennitt) to jaunty and lively (traditional jigs, reels and hornpipes). Jacky Tar, bridges the gap between the traditional and the contemporary music fusing the music of the Celts with Cajun, classical, Middle East and the American mid-west music. Bob Mc Neill, Scottish traditional musician and composer based in Broad Bay, New Zealand. moved from his native Glasgow to New Zealand in 1998 and has established himself as one of the country's foremost singer-songwriters. Planet Woman, aims to celebrate and cultivate respect for cultural diversity and to stimulate interest in and encourage the exchange of ideas as reflected through women in music throughout the world. It provides a platform particularly for female indigenous and ethnic musicians creating their own contemporary music yet drawing on their traditional and cultural backgrounds. Brendan Power, harmonica player that collaborated with many pop musicians, Paul Young, Shirley Bassey, Mary Black, Van Morrison, Sting. However, it is in the Irish/Celtic music scene that Brendan has become best known; he is of Irish extraction, and playing traditional music on the harmonica is one of his passions: Rua, playing an exciting fusion of contemporary and traditional Celtic Music with an emphasis on newly composed material, for twenty years they have been at the cutting edge of Celtic music touring world-wide and releasing award-winning albums to critical acclaim. Te Vaka, their music is traditionally influenced - tribal, powerful and rootsy yet melodic, warm, earthy and atmospheric. One of the loveliest blends of Pacific traditions and contemporary forms. Top Norway Folknorth.org, directory of Nordic Traditional and Contemporary Folk Music and Dance. Norsk Folkemusikk - Norwegian Traditional Music Directory . Boknakaran, plays acoustic music, based on traditional folk music, but they add flavours from any musical style that fits in. Their music and lyrics are made from a Northern point of view, but they collect ideas and inspiration from all over the world. Bruvoll & Halvorsen, the duo Bruvoll/Halvorsen is playing modern Norwegian folk music. Their music is based traditional song from Telemark, in Southern Norway. Bukkene Bruse, their reportoire includes a varied and exciting selection of Norwegian folk music, but also new compositions and music from other Norwegian traditions. The group aims to present the different strands of folk music that exist in Norway. Although based in local musical traditions, the group creates new arrangements that give their music a unique expression. Their musical arrangements explore and deepen the unique traits of the folk music, rather than expanding their music into other genres. Farmers Market, plays a mixture of Bulgarian folk music, jazz standards, popular music and humor. Jon Faukstad and Per Sæmund Bjørkum, Per Sæmund Bjørkum is first violinist for the Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra, while Jon Faukstad is a professor of accordion at the Norwegian State Academy of Music in Oslo. Both men have their musical roots in the folk music of Gudbrandsdalen. Their folk repertoire is largely drawn from centuries-old traditions in this beautiful valley of central Norway. Føyk, is a modern Norwegian folk music group. The style is ethnic made from the vocal tradition of West-Norwegian folk music, with an electronic and acoustic soundscape. Fliflet/Hamret, is an amazing, eclectic duo from Bergen. Together, Gabriel Fliflet (accordion, vocals) and Ole Hamre (drum set, percussion, hamrofon, melodica) have created a very special musical style. One is a folk musician, the other one an explorer in rythms. They call themselves "The World's Smallest Total Orchestra". Flukt, traditional Scandinavian music meets classical and bluesy streaks in a trio of fiddle, accordeon and percussion to produce a tremendously compelling and driving sound. Geitungen, folk music from Rogaland and Sørland. (in Norwegian) Gipsy Tunes, (earlier "Opre Roma") was founded in Bergen in the fall of 1999 by a group of enthusiasts who wished to promote the musical traditions of the European Romani People. Since it's beginning, Opre Roma has gone through constant changes, both in terms of musical expression and the composition of its members. Greenland Whalefishers, the Norway's answer to the Pogues. The Harbour Folk Band, was formed in October 1997-2021 and has been playing as the resident band in The Irishman Pub, Stavanger, . Honndalstausene, have set their stamp on new music for Norwegian traditional waltz, reinlender, polka, and mazurka. (in Norwegian) Jienat, sounds from 70° North. Kvarts, is a Norwegian folkmusic group with a unique profile. Kvarts utilises a multitude of instruments and specialises in combining traditional music with creative invention. The members' musical backgrounds range from classical to contemporary, via bluegrass and blues to folkmusic. This allows them to experiment and improvise without weakening their bonds to traditional folkmusic. Annbjørg "Myllarjenta" Lien, is a young fiddle performer of new folk music. She wants to get the folk music more as a natural part of the Norwegian picture and introduce the folk music to the pubs. Susanne Lundeng, is a fiddler and folk musician that distinguished as one of the genre's most innovative, communicative and colorful representatives. Her music and her personality have earned her the love of a diverse domestic audience, as well as made her one of the prime exporters of Norwegian traditional music. (in Norwegian) Majorstuen, has emerged as one of the most vital and charismatic young bands on the Norwegian folk/traditional circuit. Their inspiration is drawn from traditional Norwegian folk music roots, jazz, classical as well as folk music from other countries. Knut Myrann, popular fiddler from Hallingdal. (in Norwegian) Sven Nyhus, is a fiddler born in 1932 in the village of Glåmos, not far from Røros in Eastern Norway. He headed the folk music department of the Norwegian radio for ten years before being appointed professor of folk music at the Norwegian State Academy of Music. Besides being a popular recording artist, he is the author of numerous publications. He has also played as a soloist with several Norwegian and foreign symphony orchestras. Steinar Ofsdal, is a musician playing the old Norwegian flute. Steinar is the composer of a huge number of musical pieces for his own use as performer and recording artist, and music for theater, film, TV and radio. In this work, he has been touching a various of different musical styles, coloured by his curiosity and knowledge to music from different times and different geographical spots. Oofotr, plays folk music from Ofoten, Nordland, far North in Norway. Their music is a beautiful mixture of worldmusic, ethno, ambient and folk music. Rusk, plays music from the area of Solør and Finnskogen in Norway. The musicians are young folk musicians who make old dances, dramatic songs and quiet evening psalms come alive. (in Norwegian) Sancuari, from Guovdageaidnu in Northern Norway, play straight melodious yoik-rock, traditional yoiks mixed with music and songs composed by themselves. Karl Seglem, plays tenor saxophone and Norwegian ram's horns. His music ranges across the entire spectrum from folk to free form, and is inspired by everything from the world beat to the beautiful Nordic landscape. Sinnika Langeland, is a singer and player of the kantele, the traditional Finnish plucked zither. She draws her inspiration from the folk music traditions of Solør and the Finnskogen area of Norway, an area close to the Swedish border which has had a strong Finno-Ugric culture. (in Norwegian) Spelemannslag, is a Swedish and a Norwegian word that means "player's group", but it has come to mean "fiddler's group". A Scandinavian massed fiddle orchestra includes some dozen fiddlers, as well as other instruments: Chateau Neuf Spelemannslag, is rooted in Norwegian traditions, but the non-traditional orchestration gives the band its unique sound, with touches of classical music, jazz, rock and pop. Flatlusa spelemannslag. (in Norwegian) Folldal spelemannslag. Heidal spelemannslag. Spindel, carefully paying their respect to the old tradition, this duo performs a variety of traditional and contemporary folk music based on the Norwegian national instrument, the Hardanger fiddle. Tonearv, dances and music from Western Telemark in South Central Norway. (in Norwegian) Trispann, plays a wide selection of Norwegian folk music, all presented in Trispann's unique style. (in Norwegian) Utla´s music is deeply rooted in the tradition of hardanger fiddle playing, yet connected to urban musical impulses. Vamp, is Vamp rock, pop, or folkmusic? The answer is simple: Vamp is Vamp. And Vamp is humour and tristesse, melancholy folkart, unruly pop and epic grandness, all presented with a matter of course in a versatile acoustical sound. Vintermane, they move from funk-groove to polska in a heartbeat, from folk dance to lounge lizard in a breath, flirting with folk, pop and jazz. (in Norwegian) Vegar Vårdal, offers performances based on themes taken from folk music, folk dance and Norwegian folk culture, played on both the regular fiddle and the hardingfele. Marit and Thomas Westling, duo playing Swedish music. (in Norwegian) Top
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