nordic folk
what it is
Nordic folk music includes a number of traditions in Northern European, especially Scandinavian, countries. The Nordic countries are generally taken to include Iceland, Norway, Finland, Sweden and Denmark. The Nordic Council, an international organization, also includes the autonomous territories of Åland, Greenland and the Faroe Islands.
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What is nordic folk?
Nordic folk music includes a number of traditions in Northern European, especially Scandinavian, countries. The Nordic countries are generally taken to include Iceland, Norway, Finland, Sweden and Denmark. The Nordic Council, an international organization, also includes the autonomous territories of Åland, Greenland and the Faroe Islands.
What are good nordic folk albums to start with?
Try Runaljod - Ragnarok by Wardruna, Ranarop by Gjallarhorn, Drif by Heilung, and Herja by Danheim.
Who are some women making nordic folk?
musicisforgirls.com/genres/nordic-folk/girls lists women, non-binary artists, and bands with women making nordic folk, from mainstream to underground.
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