Artists/Sweden

Sweden

Swedish folk music — known as spelmansmusik — is a living tradition centered on the fiddle and characterized by distinctive modal scales, intricate ornamentation, and a hypnotic rhythmic feel. Swedish folk music has experienced a powerful revival with a new generation expanding the tradition while honoring its roots.

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