Parhaat Folk Music Podcastit (2024)

Together with the new folk rock phenomena Gangar, Mattias Thedens has made a ruckus in the Norwegian folk scene recently. The band’s irresistible blend of Norwegian folk tunes, old-school rock, youthful energy and unapologetic stage presence is definitely making people pay attention. In this conversation with Mattias we speak about the idea behind …

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SOLO, with Anna Ekborg 40:14

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Anna Ekborg is currently one of the most prominent fiddlers on the Swedish Folk Music scene. In this conversation we speak about Anna’s musical background and her feelings about releasing an album completely solo. We also touch on a number of different things concerning the musician lifestyle, like how to best organize your life and career, how to …

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Songwriting and Eclectic Folk, with Jeff Wasserman 22:19

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Jeffrey Wasserman grew up in the hamlet of East Norwich, New York. As a young man he fell in love with the progressive folk music movement of the 70s and started playing and writing music in a wide variety of genres like bluegrass, old-time, blues and Celtic music. Since 1983 he has been living in Norway enjoying a successful career as a songwriter…

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The Songwriter, with Andy Irvine 47:06

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Andy Irvine has been an immensely influential folk singer and songwriter for more than 60 years. Through his work with bands like Sweeneys Men, Planxty, Patrick Street, he has been a central piece of shaping the sound of modern Celtic Music. We meet Andy Irvine in Oslo just before he is about to play a solo show there. The conversation revolves aro…

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Indiepiano, with Lars Jakob Rudjord 55:55

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In a small coastal town almost as far south you can get in Norway, Lars Jakob Rudjord creates instrumental music that takes you to places you’ve never been before. Though often compared to the likes of Nils Frahm, Olafur Arnalds or Joep Beving, Lars Jakob Rudjord has most certainly established his very own sound in the modern classical world. His m…

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Sean Nós Singing, with Nell Ní Chróinín 1:24:52

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Nell Ní Chróinín is one of the most prominent people in the world of traditional Irish Sean Nós singing. She has won numerous top prizes in traditional Irish music competition like the Fleadh Cheoil and An tOireachtas from the age of 12 and onwards. She was the youngest ever recipient to receive ‘TG4’s Gradam Ceoil Traditional Singer of the Year‘ a…

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Poetic Heartbreak, with Mejram 33:25

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Mejram is a Swedish folkpop band with an appealing blend of American, Celtic and Nordic flavours. Just like the herb they take their name from, Mejram is Swedish for Marjoram, their music is subtle, sweet and intriguing. Their second album «From Town» came out earlier this year, and just like their first release «Mejram» (2019) it features captivat…

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The Raw Bar, with Dave Sheridan 41:34

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Fiddle player Dave Sheridan has been a highly respected musician on the Irish scene for a number of years, well known for his energetic and warm approach to the traditional repertoire. Originally from Tubber in Co. Offaly, he now lives in Carlow where he his a vital part of the local traditional music scene. He has released two brilliant albums wit…

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Guitar talk and rumination, with Anna Massie 1:04:53

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Multi-instrumentalist Anna Massie is one of Scotland’s most renowned traditional musicians, known for her work with Blazin Fiddles, RANT and Mairead Green among others. We were able to sit down together for a chat during a busy weekend at the Førde International Folk Music Festival this summer. We talk about her musical background, her guitar style…

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Galway, with Anders Trabjerg and Mayo Yanachi 1:14:49

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Danish Accordion player Anders Trabjerg first came to Galway in the 90s because of his deep interest in Irish Traditional music. There he first met Japanese fiddler Mayo Yanachi, who had come there for the same reason, and today they are a married couple with two kids. For many years now, they have been working as professional musicians on the city…

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The Doolin Sound, with Eoin Ó Neill 57:14

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Bouzouki player Eoin Ó Neill has been a vital part of the Clare music scene, in Western Ireland, for more than 40 years. Through the years he has played and recorded with players like Mary Custy, Sharon Shannon, Kevin Griffin and Miko Russell, as well as tons of local talent both young and old. In 2015 he was given the MÓRglór award for outstanding…

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Bluegrass and beyond, with Michael Barrett Donovan and Buster Sledge 43:24

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Michael Barrett Donovan, originally from Northern California, moved to Norway from New York City in 2019 after finishing a masters degree in music composition and gigging within a wide array of musical genres. Since coming to Norway Donovan has fronted the original-music-performing trio Buster Sledge with guitar player Jakob Folke Ossum and banjo p…

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The Art of Practice, with Liz Knowles 1:17:19

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Americian fiddler Liz Knowles has been a prominent member of the Irish music scene worldwide for several decades. She’s been working with Cherish the Ladies, String Sisters and Martin Hayes Quartet, just to mention a few. In addition to being a performer she is also a sought-after teacher, and it's her thoughts about practicing music that is the th…

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String Sisters, with Annbjørg Lien & Catriona MacDonald 1:07:13

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Annbjørg Lien from Norway and Catriona MacDonald from Shetland have been among the most exiting fiddlers on the traditional music scene for more than 30 years. I got to speak with Annbjørg and Catriona prior to their duo show at the Norwegian national folk music venue, Riksscenen and we had an interesting chat, talking about their long relationship…

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The Banjo Episode, with Hans Martin Austestad 1:36:29

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Hans Martin Austestad is a Norwegian singer, songwriter and producer. In addition to all of that, he is also one of the most innovative and knowledgeable banjo players on the Norwegian folk scene. In this episode I have a conversation with him about how the banjo has shaped his musical career, and how it has led him down some very interesting and u…

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Exploring the boundaries, with Martin Green 1:07:03

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Todays’s guest is Martin Green, member of the groundbreaking folk trio Lau and an accomplished composer and solo artist. I had a great time chatting with Martin, and we touched on a number of different topics, including what defines folk music for different people, creative techniques, band politics, approaching a band as an actual job, the current…

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Accordion, Art and Jellyfish, with Karen Tweed 1:01:53

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In this episode I’m speaking with English piano accordion player Karen Tweed. Karen is known for her smooth, playful style on the accordion and is regarded as one of the finest performers of Irish Music on the instrument. In this conversation we talk surprisingly little about the accordion, as we end up visiting a lot of different topics as diverse…

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Folk Chamber, with Bjørn Kåre Odde 42:18

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In this episode I’m joined by Norwegian fiddler and composer Bjørn Kåre Odde. He is one of the most exiting folk musicians in Norway at the moment and he has just released his debut solo album titled Folk Chamber. I got to sit down with him right after his concert at Osafestivalen this weekend and we had an interesting conversation about his work a…

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Xeno Manía, with Ale Möller 1:23:18

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We're kicking of the second season of the show with legendary Swedish folk- and world musician Ale Möller. In this conversation we're focusing on Ale's approach to folk music and how he's able to maintain his own unique voice across all his various projects.Kirjoittanut Anders Lillebo

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Swedish folk guitar, with Oskar Reuter 52:48

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In episode 15, I’m speaking with Swedish folk guitarist Oskar Reuter. Oskar is a versatile musician who is currently in high demand on the Scandinavian folk scene. In August he released his first solo album, called «Current State», featuring a collection of mostly original tunes played on fingerstyle guitar. Highly recommended! I had a great time c…

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Landskein, with Lauren MacColl 52:27

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In episode 14 I’m speaking with Scottish fiddler Lauren MacColl about her latest album, her creative process and the art of approaching old traditional material, whether it being in written or recorded form. For links, video and additional resources, visit the show website: https://thefolkmusicpodcast.com/episodes/landskein-with-lauren-maccoll…

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A World of Folk Music, with Olav Luksengård Mjelva 1:16:20

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In this episode I’m traveling to the Norwegian city Røros to speak with Olav Luksengård Mjelva, one of the busiest fiddlers in Norway. I’ve been a fan of Olav’s work for a long time, so it’s a real treat to be able to have him as a guest on the show. In our conversation we discuss his approach to musical collaborations, how to succeed as a touring …

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The Art of Storytelling, with Matthew Byrne 1:13:10

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In this episode I’m speaking with Folk singer and guitarist Matthew Byrne from Newfoundland about storytelling, tradition, creativity and guitar picks! For video, links and other resources, please visit the show website: https://www.thefolkmusicpodcast.com/episodes/the-art-of-storytelling-with-matthew-byrne…

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The Music of Riverdance, with Emma McPhilemy 44:59

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Emma McPhilemy is the musical director of the Riverdance. On this episode we speak about her work with the show and also how she approaches the music industry as a classically trained musician.Kirjoittanut Anders Lillebo

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Faroese ballads & Transatlantic Folk, with Raske Drenge 53:22

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In this episode of the show I’m speaking with Ragnar Finsson and Oscar Beerten from the Faroese-Belgian duo Raske Drenge. Topics covered include their new album, the history of the Faroe Islands, the art of being in a successful band together and how push the boundaries of the folk music genre. For links, resources and videos, please visit the show…

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Chicago Blues & Finnskogspols, with Richard Gjems 56:28

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This week I’m joined by Norwegian Harmonica player Richard Gjems. Richard has been one of the most respected harmonica players in the Norwegian blues scene for a long time, but he has been working in pretty much every musical genre there is, and a lot of his style comes from mixing different genres and techniques in an original way. Topics we touch…

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The Session, with Snorre Solem 59:35

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This episode is all about the phenomenon known in Irish circles as «the session», which basically means a gathering of musicians playing Irish traditional music together in an informal way. Everyone that has been involved in Irish music, one way or another will be familiar with this. As any other social gathering, it comes with its own set of unwri…

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Exploring Scandinavian Rhythms, with Jens Linell 1:21:42

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Today's guest is Swedish percussion player Jens Linell. Jens is a well-known musician on the Scandinavian trad scene, through bands like SVER and GKN5. He is also a very thoughtful person with a lot of interesting views on folk music, so I knew he would be a great person to have on the show! In this conversation, we touch on topics like the role of…

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Tradition & Experimentation, with Sarah-Jane Summers 1:00:23

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In this episode I’m speaking with Scottish fiddler Sarah-Jane Summers. As well as being a tradition bearer of the Scottish old Highland style of fiddling, she has managed to create her own musical universe with a strong influence from free improvisation. In our conversation we touch on different topics like Scottish music, how to approach improvisa…

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Discovering Danish Folk Music, with Maja Kjær Jacobsen 38:16

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In this episode I’m speaking with Danish fiddler Maja Kjær Jacobsen. Topics we cover in this episode includes the Danish folk scene, what it means to be a bearer of traditions, and how to find ones musical identity. For resources and links mentioned in the episode, visit: https://thefolkmusicpodcast.com/episodes…

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How to play in a band, with Guro Kvifte Nesheim 38:02

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In this episode I’m speaking with Norwegian Hardanger fiddler Guro Kvifte Nesheim. She is a very innovative and productive musician, and I've been a fan of her work for some time now. I’m very happy that Guro could join me for this episode, because she has a lot of experience when it comes to today’s topic, which is Scandinavian traditional music p…

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The Irish harmonica, with Joel Andersson 1:03:06

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In this episode I’m speaking with Swedish musician Joel Andersson. Joel is a harmonica player and harmonica customizer who specializes in Irish traditional music. Since I dabble a bit in harmonica playing myself, I knew that I would have a great time chatting with Joel. We talk about the instruments history in Irish music, as well as its place in t…

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Bridging the Atlantic, with Patrik Ahlberg 1:12:26

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In this first episode of the show, I speak with my friend Patrik Ahlberg. Patrik is a wonderful fiddle and guitar player, and although he is Swedish he has been living in Chicago for the last eight years. I highly recommend everyone to check out his album «Gitarrlåtar» (guitar tunes) where he plays Swedish and Norwegian Fiddle arranged for nylon st…

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Introduction - What's it all about? 18:04

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The awkward first episode. Listen to learn more about me and my vision for this show!Kirjoittanut Anders Lillebo

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Teresa Tunes 2 10:03

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Yeti Test 2 2:04

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Yeti Test 1 2:04

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Pretty Polly Zen Studio 2:38

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The Ghost Of Mary Greene 4:29

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Billy In The Lowground Notes 5:18

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Geneseo Rehearsal 1:30:44

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Rich, Blonde And Cruel Sketch 2:55

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3.14.17 Bucktown Folk Music Podcast No 6 10:48

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3.8.17 Bucktown Podcast No. 5 20:04

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From the banks of the mighty Mississippi to the whole wide world: The podcast from the Bucktown Revue, a month live folk music program. www.bucktownrevue.comKirjoittanut Bucktown Folk Music Podcast

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St. Paul Lilly 2 4:33

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TransAtlantic Acoustic Show for Sunday, Jun 26th, 2011 53:34

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The TransAtlantic Acoustic show finally returns with some fab tunes. While we continually break our promises about when the show will appear, we never fail to fulfill the promise we make about the music! In this episode's playlist: Ryan Kickland - "The Woodcarver" from "Woodcarvings". Available from CDBaby. Shawn Clarke - "Empty" from the CD "Like …

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TransAtlantic Acoustic Show for Monday, Nov 29th, 2010 53:34

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Yike! That little break from the show lasted a lot longer than it should! Sam and I (that would be Jill Nojack) are now back with a new episode of the show that is stuffed to bursting with an extra dose of acoustic tunes for your listening pleasure. I'd natter on about how fab the artists in the show are, but why not just listen to the show and che…

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Heart of the Night Show for February 26th, 2010 27:31

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The Heart of the Night Show rides again on a glorious mixed bag of Indie music that is sure to please those of you who can't be constrained to a narrow definition of genres in your hunt for musical goodness. I am particularly pleased to be bringing you a new one from London's own Tom McKean and the Emperors. Their debut CD is still in the works, bu…

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TransAtlantic Acoustic Show for Monday, Feb 22nd 32:24

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Finally, the TransAtlantic Acoustic show demonstrates some signs of life, after a long hiatus. Are you ready for this much acoustic goodness after we spent such a long time away? Obviously, we're hoping the answer is yes! This show includes tunes from repeat show guests Zia Hassan, Lizzie Nunnery, and Thornton Creek along with some fantastic artist…

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