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Sälta
Sälta
$17.99
This Swedish quartet effortlessly skirts the boundaries of jazz, folk and classical music.
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Listen:
Otypiska Polskan
Konung Erik och Spakvinnan
De Roser och de Blader
Musicians:
Ulrika Bodén - vocal & flute
Hadrian Prett - violin & viola
Sebastian Printz- Werner- percussion
Risto Holopainen- piano
| "An immensely interesting approach to the folk music of Sweden is presented by Sälta. Hadrian Prett is an ace fiddler, as you would expect, but the underpinning of the group's unique sound is provided by Risto Holopainen, who plays piano, both straight and prepared. There is also some unusual percussion from Sebastian Printz-Werner, including mbira and various small drums from around the world that add another element of surprise. Vocalist/flautist Ulrika Bodén adds the final splash of color to the ensemble. The arrangements are tight, slightly off-center and pretty much unlike what you might expect. There are inevitable comparisons to be made to Groupa and the various Ale Möller/Lena Willemark projects, but only as a jumping off point. This group has it's own unique sound and its own fresh, young ideas." RootsWorld |
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