KKV is one of Norway's premier recording companies, offering a large catalog of traditional and modern folk, clasical music, jazz and pop. I am carrying just a small portion of their folk and some other music, but I am happy to special order anything from their catalog for you.
Here are the titles I keep in stock all the time. Click on the image or title to read more and hear some audio samples.
Imagine Africa - various
$18.99
(cdRoots# kkv-353)
I do not go in for too many compilations, but this one stands out for its unique set of musicians and its collaborative spirit. East African artists from Kenya, Tanzania and Zanzibar offer music both traditional and modern, recordings made with care and respect for both the tradition and audio quality. Artistsinclude Witnesz, Bizmana Ntavoyo, Maryam Said Hamdun, Mahsein Ally, Anania Ngoriga, Nakite, and Bob Rudala from Tanzania, as well as Olith Ratego, Susana Owiyo, K'Odhialo, Ogoya Nengo, Katana Bin Kalama, Bismilahi Gargar, and Makadem from Kenya. Listen to Witnesz, Olith Batego and Suzanna Owiyo.
I Am Eve - Mahsa and Marjan Vahdat
$18.99
(cdRoots# kkv-335)
A new work by Iranian sisters Mahsa and Marjan Vahdat is a step away from the more contemporary collaboration they made in 2007 with Norwegian musicians. This time around, they work with Iranian musicians playing ney, setar, bass, synth, oud, doudouk, kamancha, daf and other percussion), and with the composer, arranger and producer Atabak Elyasi. Contributors include Pasha Hanjani and Amir Eslami (ney), Shervin Mohajer (kamancha), Shahram Gholami (oud), Ali Razmi and Atabak Elyasi (setar), Reza Asgarzadeh (doudouk), Babak Riahipour (bass), Ali Rahimi (daf and percussion).
Rosenfole - Agnes Buen Garnas and Jan Garbarek
$18.99
(cdRoots# kkv-rosenfole)
The classic recording of the incredible Norwegian singer and one of Scandinavia's best known jazz musicians, in an austere exploration of the traditional medieval songs of Norway. The ECM version has long been unavailable. This is the original Norwegian edition, same music, but different cover art.
Draumkvedet - Agnes Buen Garnas
$18.99
(cdRoots# kkv-garnas-draum)
Agnes Buen Garnås sings Norwegian medieval songs accompanied by flute, hardingfele, organ, saxophone and harp. With Harold Gundhus (flute and saxophone) , Knut Buen (hardingfele), Warren Cardstrom (Celtic harp) and Kare Nordstoga (organ).
Songs From a Persian Garden - Mahsa and Marjan Vahdat
$18.99
(cdRoots# kkv-320)
On 22 May this year KKV and two Western embassies arranged a remarkable concert. In a Persian garden in Tehran, the singers Mahsa and Marjan Vahdat broke the ban on public performances by women. The two sisters were accompanied by Knut Reiersrud and five other Norwegian and Iranian musicians
Til trøst (Comfort me) - Iver Kleive and Aage Kvalbein
$18.99
(cdRoots# kkv-341)
Using the Steinway grand piano in the Kulturkirken Jakob and a cello, two of Norways greatest musicians have dug deep into the world of melancholy. Kvalbein and Kleive take the listener on a journey through musical gems from classical music, traditional folk songs and well-loved ballads.
Fest - Fotefar and Håvard Lund
$18.99
(cdRoots# kkv-346)
FEST is the first CD from the folk trio Fotefar (Footprints) and clarinet player Håvard Lund. The trio is Lena Jinnegren, Bendik Lund Haanshus and Ragnhild Furebotten. Lena, from Sweden, has deep roots in rock, folk music and folk ballads. Ragnhild was nominated for the same award in 2008 for her solo CD "Endelig vals" (Finally a waltz). Bendik trained at the music conservatory in Trondheim, and plays in the group KADO and the tango music band Orangutango. Håvard is artist in residence for the cultural centre in Troms county, and now has a permanent position there as a musician, composer and arranger. He has played with the band Farmers Market, with Frode Fjellheim of Transjoik and collaborated with Trygve Seim.
Julekvad - Åsne Valland Nordli
$19.99
(cdRoots# kkv-177)
The Norwegian singer performs Nordic folk songs and traditional European religious songs for the winter holiday and Christmas, with Joakim Friis-Holm (Celtic harp); Arve Henriksen (trumpet); Paolo Vinaccia (percussion) and Elin Ødegaard (vocal improvisation).
Starry crowns in heaven - Skruk
$19.99
(cdRoots# kkv-352)
The Norwegian vocal group performs playful and exciting arrangements of American gospel and spirituals and has enlisted legendary conductor Samuel Carver Davenport from New Orleans to help refine and polish their performance of these songs. All the songs are for choir a cappella, and several arrangements are written by another legend of spirituals, Moses Hogan, a personal friend of Davenport. He writes in a dense and spectacular style, exploiting the many ways language can be used to help the music swing.
En stjerne skinner i natt - Oslo Gospel Choir
$19.99
(cdRoots# kkv-343)
Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the choir recorded in Oslo Concert Hall in December last year, where they gave five concerts to packed houses. This recording radiates the intimate and inspiring Christmas spirit this choir is so renowned for.he recording offers highlights from the choirs repertoire performed at Christmas concerts across Norway over their 20 years, featuring such favourites as "Glade jul" (Holy Night), "Julekveldsvisa" (Ready for Christmas Eve), "O, helga natt" (O Holy Night), Go Tell It On The Mountain, "En stjerne skinner i natt" (A Star Is Shining Tonight), written by the choir conductor Tore W. Aas, and "Mariavise" (Marys Song), written by Aas and Erik Hillestad.
Fragancia - Evert Taube in Spanish - Katia Cardenal
$18.99
(cdRoots# kkv-taube)
The music of Swedish singer/troubador Evert Taube (1890 - 1976), performed by Nicarauguan singer Cardenal and an ensemble of Cuban and Nowrwegian musicians, recorded in Cuba. Directed and accompanied by Francisco Pancho Amat and a small acoustic ensemble from Cuba
Når klokkune gjeve dur - Buen Garnås, Bratland, Yndestad
$18.99
(cdRoots# kkv-nar)
Three of Norway's great singers, Agnes Buen Garnås, Sondre Bratland, Hanne Kjersti Yndestad, in solo settings or accompanied by a minimal ensemble of bass, hardingfele and flute.
Arv - Arild Andersen
$19.99
(cdRoots# kkv-arv)
Bassist Arild Andersen's epic Nordic folk and jazz fusion, with Nana Vasconcelos on percussion, Kirsten Bråten Berg on vocal, munnharpe, langeleik, and Bendik Hofseth on tenor and soprano saxophones. Recorded in 1993 - how did I miss this one all these years? Highly recommended.
Norske Middelalderballader - Kalenda Maya
$19.99
(cdRoots# kkv-082)
Medieval Norse Ballads performed with a lot of skill and verve by this quintet of Norwegian musicians - Sidsel Brevig (fiddles), Tone Hulbakækmo (voice, harp, lyre), Hans Fredrik Jacobsen (Arab lutes, flutes, bagpipe, kantele, lyre), Sverre Jansen (psaltery, mandora, hurdy-gurdy, Norwegian dulcimer), Gilles Obermayer (percussion). Recorded in 1989.
LY - Kari Bremnes
$18.99
(cdRoots# kkv-345)
LY (Shelter) features 11new songs spanning a wide range of ideas, visions and musical temperament. Bremnes looks into the nooks and crannies of life, writing about how she sees the world through her eyes, the ugly and beautiful, light and dark,anger and love, about dancing, death, the fate of a strong woman on the polar island of Svalbard, and about finding warmth. In short, about seeking shelter. (In Norwegian)
Dype, stille, sterke, milde - Skruk and Nymark Collektive
$19.99
(cdRoots# kkv-312)
'deep still strong mild' is a captivating choir record that highlights what Skruk is all about. This album presents Norwegian popular religious songs performed with a small jazz ensemble.
Nade over nade - Knut Reiersrud and Iver Kleive
$19.99
(cdRoots# kkv-313)
Nåde over nåde is the third recording by Norwegian guitarist Reiersrud and organist Kleive, again recorded with the full pipe organ and in the beautiful acoustics of the Odense Cathedral. As with their earlier albums, old psalms and folk tunes predominate, with a few interesting reinterpretations of contemporary songs ("What a Wonderful World" and "Grandma's Hands"). But this time Reiersrud and Kleive have maximized the church's dynamics and three-dimensional qualities, fully exploited under guidence of recording engineer Alf Christian Hvidsteen. Highly recommended.
Engleskyts - Anne-Lise Berntsen and Nils - Henrik Aasheim
$19.99
(cdRoots# kkv-eng)
Improvisations based on Norwegian religious folk songs. Berntsen has had engagements as a leading singer at several international opera houses. Asheim, composer and organist, has studied at the Norwegian State Academy of Music in Oslo and the Sweelinck Conservatory in Amsterdam.
Requiem - Iver Kleive
$19.99
(cdRoots# kkv-325)
Iver Kleive's captivating requiem is dedicated to his son Alexander, the 11 September terror victims and soldiers who have fallen in the Iraqi war. Based on traditional requiem texts in Latin, it is composed for choir, organ and two soloists. It was recorded in Lubljana in Slovenia in May this year.
Seasons of Violet - Rim Banna
$18.99
(cdRoots# kkv-317)
Palestinian vocalist Rim Banna performsa selection of new Palestinian love songs with a fine international ensemble featuring Eivind Aarseth (guitar), Gjermund Silset (bass), Rune Arnesen (drums) and David Wallumrød (keyboards), in addition to her husband Leonid Aleixenco (acoustic guitar). The title refers to the lilac, a violet flower which in Palestine is a symbol of love. All the songs have been composed by Rim Banna together with Leonid Aleixenco, while her mother has written some of the lyrics.
Salmeskatt (A Treasury of Hymns) - Oslo Gospel Choir
$19.99
(cdRoots# kkv-272)
Sacred music performed by choir, individual vocals, piano, organ and other instruments
Frail - Maria Solheim
$17.99
(cdRoots# kkv-278)
Solheim's third CD represents an important step in finding her true personal musical style. She has enlisted an entirely new musical ensemble, especially highly profiled young pianist Emil Nikolaisen, with his powerful, expressive style. Other musicians are Tor Egil Kreken (bass), Torstein Lofthus (drums, percussion), Audun Haugeplass and David Wallumrød (keyboards), and Kjetil Steensnæs (guitar). The album was recorded in Hangarsound studio. Maria gives us 10 new powerful and captivating songs on "Frail". Her interpretations and the original sound of Nikolaisen's production create a unique poetic yet raw ambience, simply a world of its own.
Noen ganger blått - Camilla Susann Haug
$17.99
(cdRoots# kkv-315)
Camilla Susann Haug's first album is filled to the brim with poetry and potent jazz. Her CD "Noen ganger blått" (Sometimes blue) puts her in the long ranks of talented artists making their debut on the KKV label. Camilla has written all the melodies and some of the lyrics herself. Other lyricists include famous Norwegian poets Inger Hagerup and Stein Mehren. Helge Lien on piano heads the trio accompanying and developing Camilla's themes with playful and bold enthusiasm, creating the record's tasteful and inspired jazz expression, with Frode Berg on bass and Knut Aalefjær on drums. The album was recorded at Fagerborg Studio in Oslo. Her debut as a composer was at the Prøysen festival/"Blåklokkevikua" (The Bluebell Week) in 2002 with new melodies set to texts by Norwegian favourite Alf Prøysen for children in a show called "Vet du hva du kommer til å få" (Do you know what you'll get). She has also participated at a number of folk song festivals and given a solo concert where she sang her own songs. Camilla has
Som en Rose - Alf Cranner
$17.99
(cdRoots# kkv-282)
Norwegian singer and his musician friends interpret Robert Burns' texts. Alf Cranner has been a Burns devotee for 40 years and has spent years translating his songs into Norwegian. His aim has always been to preserve Burns' down-to-earth, homely and unpretentious style, which made him so dear to the Scottish heart. When Cranner presented his project to KKV, they embraced it warmly, and in true KKV style they made a pilgrimage to Scotland, recording the album where Burns himself wandered, loved, drank and wrote poetry.
Jakobmese - Karoline Krüger and Erik Hillestad
$17.99
(cdRoots# kkv-265)
The mass, a joint venture between Kirkens Bymisjon (Urban Mission) and Studentprestene (Student Ministers) in Oslo was written by Karoline Krüger and Erik Hillestad, and has been performed every Sunday night in the church during the winter months. The idea was to celebrate a mass with no sermon, where the focus would rather be on music, an intimate presentation of Biblical texts and interaction in a warm setting. The ambition of the mass is to create a new liturgical language. The music is delightfully melodious. The cantors and the congregation are accompanied by a band on piano, guitar, bass and drums.
Alle Gjor Det - Blatur with Jan Eggum
$17.99
(cdRoots# kkv-279)
One of Norway's most talented songwriters with an incredible string of great texts and songs to his name is now releasing a new record. This time he is performing together with the vocal group Blåtur with its four female and three male singers. Under their musical leader Bjørn Holum, Blåtur weaves a funky, rhythmic, vocal backdrop for Jan Eggum's voice and guitar. The CD Alle gjør det features 10 brand new songs by Eggum offering glimpses into a world of stretched, selfish and totally abandoned morals. These highly entertaining vignettes are served against such a world-weary, decadent backdrop that Eggum's appealing music, irony and sharp wit open our eyes to the world around us.In Norwegian, Blåtur means a trip with an unknown destination, or a trip into the wild blue yonder, which is where Eggum whisks us right from the first track on this new CD, produced by Håkon Iversen. On this CD voices dominate as the only instrumentation is percussion and Eggum's guitar. Many of the songs have a playful drive that wi
Det Som E Na (What is now) - Elin Furubotn
$18.99
(cdRoots# kkv-330)
Stayer - Lars Bremnes
$18.99
(cdRoots# kkv-339)
Salmer pa veien hjem - Paus, Boine Persen, Bremnes
$17.99
(cdRoots# kkv-105)
Ole Paus, Marie Boine Persen, Kari Bremnes (1991)
Hallelujazz - Skruk and Suloen
$17.99
(cdRoots# kkv-49)
First time on CD, the legendary concert recorded at Grieghallen in Bergen in 1984 features American jazz and gospel classics in the unique style of SKRUK.
Kjaerlighet og andre misforstaelser - Julius Winger
$17.99
(cdRoots# kkv-329)
Love and other misunderstandings' is 9 tracks of down to earth and direct philosophizing on the small and big issues in life, particularly love. The musicians include Andreas Utnem, piano, Mads Eliertsen, bass, Mathias Eick, trumpet, Halvor Lillesund, accordion, Frode Barth, guitar, Trygve Seim, saxophone, Øyvind Brække, trombone, Jan Erik Kongshaug, guitar, Lars Andreas Haug, tuba, Johannes Martens, cello, Kristine Martens, cello, Pia Tjelta, Andrea Bræin Hovig and Silje Lundblad, vocals. The song "Hovedøen" features guest artist Kari Diesen.
Songs Across Walls of Separation - various
$18.99
(cdRoots# kkv-336)
We have built walls around ourselves for centuries, trying (futilely) to protect ourselves from 'contamination.' This recording seeks to expose the emotional dimension around what building of walls do to individuals in a growing number of countries, presenting artists from Palestine, Morocco, Syria, Kashmir, Cyprus and Mexico performing together with American and European artists presenting their interpretations in English of the original songs. Artists include Rim Banna (Palestine), Mahmoud Gania (Morocco), Abdul Rashid Farash (Kashmir), Esmaeel Mdah (Syria), Michael Tterlikkas (Cyprus), Natacha Atlas (UK/Egypt), Tom Russell (USA), Mimi Goese (USA), Sarah Jane Morris (UK), Eva Dahlgren (Sweden) and Morten Harket (Norway). Produced by Erik Hillstad (Lullabies form the Axis of Evil) with musical direction by Knut Reiersud.
Voodoo without killing chicken - Knut Reiersrud band
$18.99
(cdRoots# kkv-340)
The Norwegian composer and guitarist goes full tilt into the music of New Orleans in an agressive and unique way, rife with his energetic playing an d a gang of top nothc blues, jazz and rock ifluenced musicians. This album features 11 songs that Reiersrud's distinctive signature, and with six of the lyrics co-authored with Jeff Wasserman.
Messe for Kari og Ola | Misa Campesina - SKRUK and Katia Cardenal
$18.99
(cdRoots# kkv-338)
A 'Mass for the Man in the Street' is the Nicaraguan mass by composer Carlos Mejia Godoy. The Norwegian vocal ensemble SKRUK soloist is joined by soloist Katia Cardenal and a band of Nicaraguan musicians in this unique take on liturgical traditions.
Langt nord I skogen - Tone Hulbaekmo and Hans Fredrik Jacobsen
$19.99
(cdRoots# kkv-078)
These selections are for children, as well as adults who remember the advice and wisdom of their grandmother. Tone Hulbækmo plays Norwegian harp, Hans Fredrik Jacobsen plays various flutes and reeds, and Celio de Carvalho on rhythm instruments are the core ensemble, joined by accordion, pump organ, guitar, bass and more in both Norwegian folks songs and influences from around the world.
Bla koral - Knut Reiersrud Og Iver Kleive
$19.99
(cdRoots# kkv-106)
Knut Reiersrud and Iver Kleive's Blå Koral (Blue Choral) features Knut's earthbound guitars coupled with Iver's pipe organ in a meeting between the religious European organ tradition and Norwegian and American folk tradition, where salms and folk melodies are performed in unorthodox, unprejudiced and free interpretations. 'A thoroughly interconnected musical triumph' said PULS and 'deserves tremendous words of praise' (Dagbladet). The album earned them the Spellemannsprisen in 1991
Brazos de Sol - Katia Cardenal
$19.99
(cdRoots# kkv-220)
Recorded in Nicaragua in 1996, with guitarist Eduardo Araica.
Gloria (Antonio Vivaldi) - Nidaros Girls' Choir, Norwegian Baroque Orchestra
$19.99
(cdRoots# kkv-295)
The Catholic mass performed by Nidaros Cathedral's Girl Choir, the Norwegian Baroque Orchestra with soloists Noemi Kiss, Linn Andrea Fuglseth, Catherine King and Marianne Beate Kielland offer this performance as a hope for a place for the women of the world 'where fear and violence are replaced by security and hope.'
Dialogue - Sondre Bratland and Javed Bashir
$19.99
(cdRoots# kkv-308)
On a journey to Lahore in Pakistan Norwegian folksinger Sondre Bratland met the renowned Qawwali singer Javed Bashir. Together they performed psalms and hymns from their different religious traditions in mosques in Pakistans old cultural capital. Then Javed Bashir went to Norway and made several recordings with Sondre in two Norwegian churches. Apart from a hand drum on a few tracks, the record is all vocals. The Peace Choir of Damascus, Syria also took part in recordings made in Syria. In the words of Sondre Bratland, "It is interesting to realize that just as so many cultures have similar lullabies for their children, it is striking how alike our approaches are when expressing a prayer to our Creator."
KKV: 30 years of fidelity - various
$19.99
(cdRoots# kkv-30years)
One of Norway's premier labels, Kirkelig Kulturverksted (KKV) is known for their excellent combination of musicianship and high audio standards. This CD collection celebrates 30 years of cultural work with music from a wide variety of artists in all fields of music: folk, popular, jazz and art music. Artists in this collection include Kari Bremnes, Lill Lindfors, Knut Reiersrud, Iver Kleive, Ole Paus, Ketil Bjørnstad, Arild Andersen, Sigvart Dagsland, Frode Alnæs, Sondre Bratland, Stian Carstensen, SKRUK, Rim Banna, Lynni Treekrem, Kirsten Bråten Berg, Aage Kvalbein and Eva Dahlgren.
Draumkvedet (The Dream Ballad) - Sondre Bratland
$18.99
(cdRoots# kkv-draum)
With Sondre Bratland's new version of this mighty medieval work, an obelisk is being erected in the Norwegian cultural landscape. This is a reference work that ought to be found in every home and at every school in Norway.
Himmelskip - Iver Kleive and Knut Reiersrud
$18.99
(cdRoots# kkv-himmelskip)
The Norwegian organist and guitarist have created some stunning music. The combination of electric guitar and church organ is a truly magnificent musical experience, and its unique character led to their being awarded the prestigious Norwegian Music Award (Spelemannprisen).
Kom regn - Anne Lise Berntsen and Nils Henrik Asheim
$18.99
(cdRoots# kkv-komregn)
The new record featuring Anne Lise Berntsen and Nils Henrik Asheim. 'Kom regn' was recorded at the monastery church in Maihingen, Norway, and is the first recording with this now famous organ. Soprano Berntsen and organist Asheim pick up the thread they started with 'Engleskyts' (1994), continuing their free improvisational interpretations on Norwegian popular religious hymns.
Vuelo Libre - Susana Pena og Skruk
$18.99
(cdRoots# kkv-vuelo)
Ecuadoran singer Susana Peña and Norwegian art music ensemble Skruk join forces to present ancient music in a new light, accomanied by Mauricio Vicenicio on guitar, charango, zampona, bajo and percussion, and Henning Sommerro on church organ. Recorded in Oaxaca Cathedral and the Hotel Marquis del Valle in Mexico in 1999.
The Mirrors of My Soul (US edition) - Rim Banna
$16.99
(cdRoots# kkv-288)
The Palestinian singer who gained global recognition as part of the Lullabies from the Axis of Evil project returns with a Norwegian band in a modern recording of Palestinian songs. It veers from emotionally charged, sparsely arranged songs to full-tilt pop-rock, and has the huge advantage of not allowing a drum machine within 4000 miles of the studio. As Arab pop goes, this is throughly unique.
Følg oss hjem, Ole Paus - Leieboerne
$18.99
(cdRoots# kkv-322)
Leieboerne (The Tenants) take a selection of songs by a legendary Norwegian songwriter, add a classic 70s folk-rock sound and ask Følg oss hjem, Ole Paus (Take us home, Ole Paus). The band says 'If you are a tenant you rent, you don't own. The nice thing about renting is that you can rearrange the furniture a bit and then pretend that you own... Renting from Ole Paus brings you into a fascinatingly huge house full of cellars and attics... But we do want to mention all the fabulous stuff we found in the attic that we dragged down into the living-room, that's why there are many songs from Oles earliest period.'
Via Dolorosa - Korsveien - Bjørn Andor Drage
$18.99
(cdRoots# kkv-318)
Organ improvisations weave around Easter's dramatic message. 14 meditations on the organ in Rønvik church in Norway all relating to the suffering of Jesus on the cross, combining themes composed by the artist and familiar strains from the passion hymns. The CD was recorded by Erik Hillestad.
Julemeditasjoner (Christmas meditations) - Aage Kvalbein and Iver Kleive
$18.99
(cdRoots# kkv-328)
Two Norwegian musicians on piano and cello express the tranquil moods of Christmas. With their extensive experience of interpreting traditional musical material and with a touch of irreverence, these open-minded musicians have toyed with familiar Christmas songs, inserting a classical piece by Vivaldi here and another by Schubert there, to create a mix of well-loved Christmas songs.
I natt blir värden ny - Jul i Betlehem II - Carola
$18.99
(cdRoots# kkv-326)
The norwegian vocalist presents a second collection of old and new Christmas songs in the Holy Nativity Church in Bethlehem, bringing moods and sounds from the region of the world where Christ was born. Her second visit to the city of David has inspired her to new interpretations of famous Christmas songs, featuring the musical expression of Bethlehem. Carola wonderful voice is complemented by musicians from Norway, Sweden and the Middle East.
Hyrdenes tilbedelse - Iver Kleive
$19.99
(cdRoots# kkv-287)
Speed Balkan Boogie - Farmers Market
$18.99
(cdRoots# kkv-farmers-speed)
'Pepsodental speed-balkan-boogie with cowboy chords' is how the band describes this collection of songs. This is a live recording from the Molde International Jazz Festival in 1994, where the Norwegian band led by composer-accordionist Stian Carstensen was joined by four musician friends from Bulgaria including 2 members of the renowned Le mystere de voix Bulgares.
Annbjorg - Annbjorg Lien
$18.99
(cdRoots# kkv-lien1)
the first album by the Norwegian fiddler and her band
Lullabies From the Axis of Evil - Various artists
$15.99
(cdRoots# kkv-axis)
This is a US edition of the CD. It includes all the tracks from the original KKV release, plus one more track by Halla Bassam (Iraq) and Ricki Lee Jones. An extraordinary collaborative work by women from around the world, bringing a new sense to the Bushian phrase by making a statement of hope and peace in an age of chaos. The album contains 14 lullabies from Iran, Iraq, North Korea, Palestine, Syria, Afghanistan and Cuba, presented in its original form by women from these countries including Rim Banna, Mahsa Vahdat, Sun Ju Lee, Jawahar Shofani and then in versions in English by artists including Nina Hagen (Germany), Eddi Reader (Scotland), Sarah Jane Morris (England), Lila Downs (USA/Mexico), Sevara Nazarkhan (Uzbekistan) and Mimi (USA), all within a musical landscape composed by Knut Reiersrud.
Sode Julenatt - Vintermane
$17.99
(cdRoots# kkv-vinter1)
The eminent Vintermåne trio, featuring vocals, piano and saxophone, delivers the real Christmas spirit with folk tunes from Telemark and a poetic jazz-inspired accompaniment on Søde Julenatt
Nattevak - Susanne Lundeng
$18.99
(cdRoots# kkv-310)
Susanne Lundeng, Norwegian fiddler and write, has a personal style and characteristic sound, and with her band virtually an extension of her violin, she creates new music that is well entrenched in the Norwegian folk music tradition. Susanne Lundeng's violin and vocals are acommanied dby her long time band on guitars (including an uncharacteristic slide guitar), mandolin, accordion, drums, electronics bass and vocals. recorded at the old Vaeroy rectory in Norway.
Desemberbarn - Kari Bremnes and Rikard Wolff
$18.99
(cdRoots# kkv-247)
December's Children' offers a glitter free, unvarnished and poetic Christmas recording by the Norwegian singer and the Swedish singer/actor in a mix of old and new Christmas and winter songs. In addition to well known Norwegian and Swedish Christmas songs, Kari and Rikard have created some new material that will add to our Christmas and winter tradition, for a Christmas based on tradition but living in a new millennium. Their work with the album expresses a collective longing for unity in our present world of insecurity.
Arnt Haugens reviderte - Arnt Haugen
$18.99
(cdRoots# kkv-034)
One of KKVs great classics is reissued on CD. The aim of the record was to show how well-loved Norwegian revivalist songs were perfect for the dance floor. This release will surely capture as much attention today as it did when it was first released in the autumn of 1982.`
Transatlantic Non-stop - Altiplano and Siyavush Kerimi
$18.99
(cdRoots# kkv-316)
Altiplano from Ecuador and Chile and Siyavush Kerimi from Azerbaijan have created a unique and uplifting recording together. 'Salam-Hola' was the working title of the project, suggesting just what you hear, a striking mix of South American moods and Brazilian samba twists, sliding into the oriental Mugam improvisations with unexpected turns. The Andes and Caucasus seem to have an affinity, at least when brought together by these musicians.
Live - Kari Bremnes
$18.99
(cdRoots# kkv-321)
Live recordings of 2006 concerts in Germany and Norway with Kari Bremnes and her band
Det Skjedde i de dager - Oslo Gospel Choir
$18.99
(cdRoots# kkv-259)
The spirit of Norwegian Christmas - Princess Martha Louise reads the Christmas story in Norwegian. Songs are performed by the choir and guest vocalist Sigvart Dagsland, and include Stille Natt, Det Hev Ei Rose Sprunge, Dailig Eg Jorden, Hellige Natt and more.
Slipp mine floyter fri - Skuk and Altiplano
$18.99
(cdRoots# kkv-98)
the Norwegian choir and the Andean folkloric group collaborate on music from both cultures
Spor - Kari Bremnes
$17.99
(cdRoots# kkv-spor)
A popular 1991 recording by this great Norwegian singer is the house favorite from this artist. She is backed by an excellent ensemble: Krisin Skaare: flygel, accordion, synth and piano; Knut Reiersrud: guitar, munnspill, kora; Nils Einar Vinjor: guitar; Stan Popin: bass; Miki n´Doye:percussion; Finn Sletten: percussion; Jon Eeg-Henriksen: percussion; Ola Bremnes: voice; Lars Bremnes: voice
Videre (2 CDs) - Anders Rogg, Audun Myskja
$24.99
(cdRoots# kkv-297)
Anders Rogg is an established Norwegian pianist, artist, musician, actor and composer, best known for his membership in the theatre/musical group Tramteatret. Audun Myskja is a medical practitioner who works in the area of musical healing. It all sounds a bit pretentious, but the music is rich and interesting, far from the sleepy yawns of most 'relaxation' music.
Officium et Missae in Nativitate Sancti Ioannis Baptistae - Schola Sanctae Sunnivae and Hartkeriana
$24.99
(cdRoots# kkv-306)
A female choir from Trondheim, Norway and a male choir from Amsterdam presnt works inspired by a thousand years of church music traditions. These internationally recognized choirs have recorded a St. John's officium, a collection of a full days masses and hourly prayers on a double CD set, with music both for midsummer and the nativity. Music in the gregorian tradition, marvelously recorded (as all KKV recordings are), with great spacial presence and accuracy.
Forunderlig ferd (Strange Journey) - Susanne Lundeng
$17.99
(cdRoots# kkv-lundeng-ferd)
14 new pieces by the Norwegian fiddler, both original and traditional. Her backing band includes Knut Erik Sundquist on bass, Bjørn Andor Drage on keyboards, Håvar Bendiksen on guitars and accordion and Arnfinn Bergrabb on drums and percussion.
Sommerlandet - Skruk with Eyvind Skeie
$18.99
(cdRoots# kkv-283)
The Norwegian vocal ensemble performs music by Azerbaijan composer Galib Mamedov and composer/pianist Tord Gustavsen. This song cycle narrates a beautiful story inspiring hope, joy and gratitude for life and God's promises. In addition to the choir and piano, this record features Mats Eilertsen (bass) and Rob Waring (percussion). Torunn Sævik is the soloist and Cecilie Jørstad narrates the story written by Eyvind Skeie about the young child's journey through the dark valley of death to the summer meadows where the child meets "The one who is waiting". The recording was performed in Volda church and Kulturkirken Jakob. Azerbaijan composer Galib Mamedov has collaborated with conductor Per Oddvar Hildre on arranging the poems for soloist and choir. The choir arrangements were written by jazz musician and arranger Tord Gustavsen.
Krybberom - Skruk and Rim Banna
$18.99
(cdRoots# kkv-krybberom)
The Norwegian art ensemble Skruk and singer Rim Banna from Nazareth join together to create a powerful recording, interpreting traditional songs from both cultures about the Nativity, centered on themes of homelessness and peace
Stjerna fra øst (Star of the East) - Skruk
$17.99
(cdRoots# kkv-star)
With the Moscow Balalaika Quartet, Torunn Sævik and Geirr Lystrup. An original set of songs for Christmas, based on Russian traditions, and performed by a small ensemble of instrumentalists, a balalaika quartet, solo singers and large chorus.
Den Signede Dag - Iver Kleive, Knut Reiersrud og Povl Dissing
$18.99
(cdRoots# kkv-229)
Organist Iver Kleive and guitarist Knut Reiersrud invites the famous danish folksinger Povl Dissing to join them on this . They have chosen 12 of Grundvigs, Denmarks greatest composer of psalms and delivers strong and fresh versions. Among other are Dejlig er den himmel blå (The Beautiful Blue Sky) and Påskemorge (Easter Sunday) like you`ve never heard them before.
Hostslov - Frode Alnæs, Arild Andersen, Stian Carstensen
$17.99
(cdRoots# kkv-311)
The third in the seasonal song cycles by Norwegian jazz artists Stian Carstensen (accordion), Frode Alnæs (acoustic and electric guitars) and Arild Andersen (bass), Høstsløv explores autumn in original compositions and classics like Try To Remember, Vivaldis Høst sequeing into Singing In The Rain, September Song, Harvest Moon, Autumn Leaves and many others from both American pop and Nordic traditions.
Navegas Por Las Costas - Katia Cardenal
$17.99
(cdRoots# kkv-208)
The Nicaraguan singer performs the work of the Norwegian poet Alf Prøysen
Sueno de una noche verano - Katia Cardenal
$17.99
(cdRoots# kkv-cardenal2)
The Nicaraguan singer presents the songs of Cuban songwriter Silvio Rodriguez. On this unique recording, produced in Norway, the band includes Norwegian musicians Knut Reiersrud on guitars, Jørund Bøgeberg on bass and Rune Andersen on drums. Two of the tracks also feature Silvio in duets with Katia.
Will There Be Spring - Maria Solheim
$17.99
(cdRoots# kkv-309)
Norwegian pop, pure and simple, from a fine female vocalist with a quirky sense of timing and arrangement. (Lyrics in English)
Juleevangeliet - Iver Kleive
$18.99
(cdRoots# kkv-207)
Kyrie - Iver Kleive
$18.99
(cdRoots# kkv-142)
Iver Kleive's original compositions are the center of focus on this one (only five of the thirteen tracks come from traditional sources). Kleive's keyboards (church organ, Hammond B3, a grand piano and synthesizers) are acompanied by an interesting ensemble, notably percussion from Paolo Vinaccia on all tracks; Knut Reiersrud guests on three and there are vocal solos and chorales on a number of tracks as well. It's a quirky work that veers from classical choir music to modern pop, from jazz to pure folkiness and then back. It was released in 1994, and it stands up even a decade later as an important and unique work in Norwegian music.
Sullabullyam - Henning Sommerro
$19.99
(cdRoots# kkv-304)
Pianist and vocalist Henning Sommerro sings and plays his own original songs, with lyrics by Edvard Hoem. Since the 1970s Sommerro and Hoem have been collaborating on hymns and songs from Biblical sources to comment on the contemporary world. Hans Fredrik Jacobsen plays flutes and Edvard Hoem recites the lyrics on one track.
Misa Andina - Skruk and Altiplano
$18.99
(cdRoots# kkv-127)
1993 - Norwegian language edition
Misa Andina - Skruk and Altiplano
$18.99
(cdRoots# kkv-127-2)
1993 - English language edition
Music Fra Hybridene - Farmers Market
$18.99
(cdRoots# kkv-farmers-hybridene)
'Musikk fra Hybridene (Music from the Hybrid Islands) has the greatest comedy to music ratio of any album I've heard released by seriously talented musicians. This second CD manages to play off of all aspects of culture, including those the listener might be way too familiar with and is a wonderful start for the more general music listener. However, just as many contemporary Bulgarian traditional orchestras and wedding bands have added synthesizer to smooth out the inherent jaggedness (Pepsodental toothiness?) of the Bulgarian sound, FM's older CD's have taken frequent humorous detours poking fun at Bulgarian, Scandi, Western pop, even jazz musical culture...' - Don Weeda, RootsWorld
Den Blå Gleda - Sondre Bratland
$17.99
(cdRoots# kkv-43)
The Norwegian singer is joined by Roar Engelberg (pan flute), Iver Kleive (organ), Malgorzata Mulewska Sundberg (harp).
Soul of a Man - Knut Reiersrud
$17.99
(cdRoots# kkv-soul)
The Norwegian guitarist's 1998 take on soul, blues and gospel is, as always distinctive and surprising. Always a step ahead, Knut employed samples of legendary blues performances together with rock-solid band of Paolo Vinaccia, Auden Erlien, Bugge Wesseltoft and Reidar Skår. The album is more of a band album with Knut's electric guitar virtuosity in focus. Three of the songs were written exclusively for him by Mac Rebenack and the late Doc Pomus, and the most convincing song on the recording, the title track, is an original. Completely unique and different.
For olja kom - Ryfylke Visegruppe
$18.99
(cdRoots# kkv-oil)
Før oljå kom (before the oil came) is a recording from 1981 of folk songs from the Rogaland district of Norway, collected in the Ryfylke district in the 19th and 20th centuries, performed by the seven piece Ryfylke Visegruppe on guitar, mandolin, vocals, banjo, bass, and accordion.
Syng Meg Heim - Sondre Bratland
$19.99
(cdRoots# kkv-289)
The great Norwegian singer and his ensemble tackle something completely different: the American country music songbook, sung in Norwegian. It is, to say the least, unusual!
Ludo - Bendik Hofseth, Anne-Lise Berntsen, Helge Iberg
$18.99
(cdRoots# kkv-192)
A strange and challenging recording by three Norwegian artists - jazz saxophonist, classical singer and innovative keyboardist/programmer. 'Dramatic verve and delicate beauty intertwines. This chamber musical play is intelligent, inspired, and captivating. Once you subject this recording to the cerebellum, chances are it will take over the entire brain. If you swear to pure music, a CD like this would serve as a source for the most delightful vexation!' - C. Terje Mosnes, Dagbladet, Norway
Avtrykk (impressions) - Kari Iveland
$17.99
(cdRoots# kkv-avtrykk)
Norwegian singer Iveland and her band perform with musicians and singers from Madagascar in an interesting experiement in crossing cultures to create a new art music. Anders Rønningen (guitar, valiha), Rune Arnesen (drums), Sveinung Hovensjø (bass) and Øivind Christiansen (harmonium). are joined by the Malagasy choirs Anakoro, Feon `ny fifohazana Mahavatse, KTKT and Lova; and musicians Patrice Ratsimbazafy and Jean Batiste Ranaivoarisoa on flute and drums. The CD was recorded in the Cathedral of Tulear.
Pretty Ugly - Knut Reiersrud
$18.99
(cdRoots# kkv-ugly)
Knut Reiersrud, Norwegian guitarist extraordinaire, creates a solo ensemble with himself and the studio recorders, and goes back to his folk, blues and R'and'B roots. His mugshot may be pretty ugly... the music is anything but!
Gronn - Qvale's Ensemble
$17.99
(cdRoots# kkv-gronn)
An unusual pop recording from Norway features a unique singer backed by an adventurous ensemble, and produced by Farmers Market legend Stian Carstensen.
Neonlys på Wergeland - Ingrid Bjone, Dr. Jonas Fjeld, Ola B. Johannesen
$14.99
(cdRoots# kkv-neonlys)
Neon Light on Wergeland' presents the Norwegian poet and nationalist in an unusual musical light.
Ven a mi casa esta navidad - Katia Cardenal
$18.99
(cdRoots# kkv-card-navi)
The Nicaraguan singer presents the songsof Christmas she remembers from her home. Classics from Europe are intermingled with songs local to Nicaragua, Bolivia and elsewhere in the southern Americas. Recorded with Cuban musicians including guitarist Rey Guerra.
Ættesyn - Susanne Lundeng
$17.99
(cdRoots# kkv-aett)
Norwegian fiddler Lundeng's 1997 quartet recording with piano, organ or accordion plus bass and percussion, in a subtle reinvention of the tradition.
Drag - Susanne Lundeng
$17.99
(cdRoots# kkv-drag)
The Norwegian fiddler's 1994 recording is one of my personal favorites, for it's high energy and great ensemble work. Accompanied mostly by accordion, organ, percussion and acoustic bass, the arrangements leave her lots of room for great playing and interesting interplay with her compatriots.
Julegløggen - Frode Alnæs, Arild Andersen, Stian Carstensen
$17.99
(cdRoots# kkv-jule)
OK, some things I just can't resist. Norwegian musicians Frode Alnæs (guitar), Arild Andersen (bass) and Stian Carstensen (banjo and accordion) join together to give a jazzy yet Nordic touch to some Norwegian folk songs and some global holiday classics, traditional and popular.
Sweet Showers of Rain - Knut Reiersrud
$17.99
(cdRoots# kkv-showers)
More aggressive musically and lyrically than earlier albums - Reiersrud is found playing on various guitars, sitar, piano, blues harp, bass alongside longtime friends Iver Kleive and Christian Wallumrød (keyboards), Paolo Vinaccia and Anders Engen (drums and percussion) and Auden Erlien (bass). Once again he and Reidar Skår romp in the playground of sampling and loops.
Tramp - Knut Reiersrud
$17.99
(cdRoots# kkv-tramp)
Knut Reiersruds first solo album (1993). He collaborates here with West African musicians and the American Gospel quintet, Five Blind Boys of Alabama. The album is a tribute to the world's oldest instrument: the human foot.
Klapp - Knut Reiersrud
$17.99
(cdRoots# kkv-klapp)
The Norwegian guitarist and writer continued his exploration of new musical borders in 1995 with music dedicated to yet another overlooked instrument, tha hand of man.
Vals til den rode fela - Susanne Lundeng
$17.99
(cdRoots# kkv-lundeng-vals)
Susanne Lundeng's fourth album, "Vals til den røde fela," is above all a lyrical album, with a great deal of character and a form of expression that Susanne Lundeng keeps on developing. On this recording Susanne has composed all the music herself. Her particular form is deeply rooted in traditional music, but also gathers inspiration and elements from other genres. This is a purely instrumental recording. There are elements of both jazz and rock, and also sense the resonance and musical openness that characterizes contemporary music.
Sommerbrisen - Frode Alnaes, Arild Andersen, Stian Carstensen
$17.99
(cdRoots# kkv-sommer)
Natt i Betlehem - Solveig Slettahjell and Tord Gustavsen
$temp out of stock-19.99
(cdRoots# kkv-342)
Christmas carols and religious songs, in Norwegian and English, both tradtional and contemporary, performed on piano and voice
Julens hjerte (The heart of Christmas) - Det Norske Jentekor
$temp out of stock-18.99
(cdRoots# kkv-327)
For Christmas the Norwegian Girls Choir presents Yuletide songs in arrangements by Henning Sommerro. The record also features the Cikada string quartet and Kari Bremnes on two tracks and Lise Sørensen on violin. Anne Karin Sundal is the choir conductor. The songs on the new record have mostly been selected from traditional songs that are part of Christmas, given fresh new arrangements that still hold close to the simplicity of the old folk songs.
Sett - Tonje Unstad
$temp out of stock-18.99
(cdRoots# kkv-305)
Pure pop music from a great young Norwegian voice, this 2006 release is her debut recording. Lovingly constructed and produced by KKV's Erik Tillsted with a small band of guitars, bass, drums, piano and horns.
Women Care - Various
$temp out of stock-18.99
(cdRoots# kkv-care)
Norwegian artists Unni Wilhelmsen, Anneli Drecker, Simone and Lynni Treekrem met four African artists - Chiwoniso from Zimbabwe, Marie Daulne (lead singer of Zap Mama) from the Congo Democratic Republic / Belgian Congo, Tigist Bekele from Ethiopia, and Talike from Madagascar - in their respective homelands to make music together, and build relationships and networks using music as the common language. In cooperation with Norway CARE, this is the record of those meetings.
Over en by - Kari Bremnes
$temp out of stock-18.99
(cdRoots# kkv-bremnes05)
Bremnes 2005 release features fourteen of her own songs, joined by a new band that includes Knut Reiersrud, Bjørn Kjellemyr, Helge Nordbakken and Bengt Egil Hansen, with guests like Nils Økland on fiddle, Arve Henriksen, trumpet and Børge Pettersen Øverleir, guitar.
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