Twin Cities Hardingfelelag (Hardanger Fiddle Group) is dedicated to the performance of traditional hardanger fiddle music. The group provides dance music at Scandinavian events around the Twin Cities and in outstate MN. The hardanger fiddle is the national folk instrument of Norway. It is ornately decorated with pen and ink designs called rosing and inlaid […]
The Twin Cities Nyckelharpalag (Key Fiddle Group) was formed in 1998 for practice and performance of Swedish folk music. The group’s repertoire is drawn mostly from the folk repertoire of Uppland, Sweden, where the nyckelharpa tradition has its roots. Whether leading a procession, playing for dancing, performing in concert or providing focus for special events, […]
Last summer we held a well appreciated jam at Nya Duvemåla. We are planning two jam sessions this year. The first will be on June 5, and the second will be on September 25. The leader will be Eric Platt. All are welcome and please bring fellow musicians who play Nordic folk music and supporters. […]