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cd cover Björnlert, Löfberg, Pekkari
Mikaelidansen
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Rhythmic, danceable and playful music, with tunes from Östergötland, Småland, Öland and Gotland. The recordings show the result of many years of obstinate struggle to find the optimal concord between dance and music. Bengt Löfberg (fiddle), Pelle Björnlert (fiddle) and Erik Pekkari (zither, two-row accordion, fiddle) have recaptured a tradition by travelling two roads at once. One leading back to the music of forgotten, yet intriguing, spelmän. The other road pointing forward. Bengt, Pelle and Erik foster and develop the tradition working with great respect for the values they have uncovered during their search backward in time.

" ... merges a formal, almost classical dance sensibility with an energy and occasional wit that few traditional musicians ever find. They present a distinct contrast to the modal, throbbing "spelmans" style, with rich melodies and chord changes, sometimes exaggerated rhythms and unique, often complicated arrangements. Pekkari offers further innovations to the tradition with his personal style of zither playing..." - CF, RootsWorld

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