On January 10-11, join us for NORDIC NOW!, a two-day program of new Nordic folk music! The program will include three acts — FRÄNDER, Teho. and Päivi Hirvonen Trio — whose music pushes the boundaries of the Nordic folk genre, incorporating modern twists and elements of world music. All acts will perform on both days from 3-6 PM.

FRÄNDER blends Swedish and Estonian folk traditions with a modern twist and a “heavy folk” style, performing evocative melodies and unique sounds on traditional acoustic instruments. Their latest album, FRÄNDER II, has boundaries of folk music and wowed audiences worldwide, from Scandinavia to Japan to Canada to the U.S.

Finnish power-fiddle duo Teho. combines Nordic fiddling styles, jazzy influences and composed, contemporary folk music with a touch of Finnish madness. Artists Tero Hyväluoma and Esko Järvelä have played together for years in various different projects, including in the well-known Finnish folk band Frigg. Their debut album was nominated for an Emma Award (a Finnish Grammy).

Päivi Hirvonen is one of Finland’s emerging international folk music artists and a pioneer in simultaneous violin playing and singing. The themes of her songs range from childlessness and polyamory, to sorrow and love, blending diverse roots of folk music and pop culture influences with a touch of gothic mystique. Her live ensemble features Tero Pajunen and Mirva Ormin, and her third album is set to be released this spring.

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