Norwegian folk

Summary

Norwegian folk is a family of regional instrumental, vocal and dance traditions. Hardanger fiddle music is internationally distinctive, but ordinary fiddle, song, jaw harp, langeleik and other practices are also central. Slåtter are instrumental pieces associated with particular dance, ceremonial or listening contexts, while stev and other vocal repertories carry different forms of text and expression. The category should introduce that diversity rather than suggest a single mountain soundtrack. Locality, teachers and the bodily relation to dance often tell a listener more than the broad national label.

Contemporary and trending

The music continues through local associations, dance gatherings, competitions, festivals, schools and professional performance. Contemporary musicians can work closely with regional material while collaborating across genres, and children learn through community and formal projects as well as family transmission. National contests provide one public framework but are not the whole practice. A short competitive solo and a longer social dance ask different things of a player. Archives and online tune resources support learning without replacing the value of hearing how an experienced musician adjusts phrasing to dancers and a particular room.

History

Oral transmission and regional dance life shaped repertories before collecting, print and recording gave them new forms of circulation. Named fiddlers and local lineages became influential references, while later organizations helped present these traditions nationally. The Hardanger fiddle's strong public image can obscure other instruments and districts if the history is told too narrowly. Migration also carried Norwegian-derived dance music abroad, where new local worlds developed. Revival, professional education and concert experimentation are therefore part of the story of continuing practice, not external interruptions to a wholly static rural art.

Musical characteristics

A Hardanger fiddle's sympathetic strings and tunings create a resonant texture distinct from an ordinary violin, though instrument choice alone does not explain regional style. Bowing, drones, ornament and the internal weighting of a dance cycle shape the sound. Springar and gangar traditions require locally specific relationships between musical phrase and movement; mechanically even beats can miss that organization. Vocal performance may foreground a short poetic form, narrative or melodic ornament in another way. Listen to how repetition develops through small variations and how the player approaches a phrase boundary instead of expecting every piece to follow a concert-song verse pattern.

Geography and communities

The landscape extends through connected Norwegian valleys, towns and cities, with strong southern and western regional instrumental worlds and important traditions elsewhere. Small circles at Bergen, Oslo and a few festival sites would leave the country where many repertories developed nearly empty. Overlapping broad fields can approximate the elongated geography while retaining a stronger southern-western core. Upper Midwestern Norwegian-American dance networks are a meaningful separated adopted scene, not merely occasional tour destinations. Sámi music overlaps geographically in the north but should not be subsumed into this national category without its own identities.

Artists

Knut Buen and Håkon Høgemo provide useful routes into Hardanger fiddle, while Annbjørg Lien demonstrates a contemporary concert approach. Kirsten Bråten Berg offers a valuable vocal perspective, and ensembles such as Kvarts show another relationship to dance and group playing. These are entry points rather than an exhaustive canon. Regional teachers, dancers and archived musicians are essential references for understanding what a particular tune requires. Comparing the same slått in several interpretations can reveal differences in tuning, ornament and rhythmic weight that a general folk playlist makes difficult to notice.

Representative performances

These recordings offer listening examples of the genre. Notes identify the performance setting and any adaptation or mixed repertoire.

MuGlobe listening profile

Repertoire	Field use	Notes
traditional	regional	Comprehensive catalogue; recent discovery is prioritized and worthwhile older music remains playable. Preserve specific recording contexts and dates.

MuGlobe representative performances

Artist	Performance / song / title	Embedded player URL	Notes	Repertoire kind	Repertoire date	Recording date	Format	Opening	Places	Fit	Evidence	Review note	MuGlobe favorite	Current hit	Authentic
Annbjørg Lien and Bjørn Ole Rasch	Tjønneblomen	https://www.youtube.com/embed/5F5aXGySVgg	The source identifies the Hardanger fiddler and keyboard accompanist, presenting an arranged traditional tune associated with Gjermund Haugen.	traditional	unknown	unknown	unknown	unknown	unknown	pending	Existing recording	Legacy unscoped accepted recording retained; migration does not assert new dates or per-country variants. Existing musical notes and native citations are preserved.	false	false	false
Susanne Lundeng and ensemble	Live at Brückenstern	https://www.youtube.com/embed/d6rdgcMl85M	The venue’s performance represents a Norwegian fiddle-led folk/jazz treatment, complementing the Hardanger-fiddle example without claiming the arrangement is an unchanged village style.	traditional	unknown	unknown	unknown	unknown	unknown	pending	Existing recording	Legacy unscoped accepted recording retained; migration does not assert new dates or per-country variants. Existing musical notes and native citations are preserved.	false	false	false
Espen Wensaas; Øyvind Brabant	Wensaas & Brabant - Vassåln	https://www.youtube.com/embed/bL93XJxu5EQ	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Espen Wensaas. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2026-09-18. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. PrimaryVassaln18September2026Svenkerud, WensaasGreekbouzouki/BrabantHardanger; instrumentoriginnotgenreorigin. Video publication: 2026-09-27; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 20 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	2026-09-18	live	unknown	country:Norway; country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Espen Wensaas. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2026-09-18. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. PrimaryVassaln18September2026Svenkerud, WensaasGreekbouzouki/BrabantHardanger; instrumentoriginnotgenreorigin.	false	false	false
Odd Nordstoga; Norwegian Radio Orchestra (KORK)	Odd Nordstoga & KORK - Ein Farfar I Livet (NRK Norge Takker, 09.09.26)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/bCZIEHUXd18	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: WSTG Musikk & Videos. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2026-09-09. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. EinFarfarILivet actualNRKNorgeTakker9September2026 contemporaryfolk-pop/orchestralrendition, not assertedhistorictraditionalmaster. Video publication: 2026-09-11; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 20 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2026-09-09	live	unknown	country:Norway; country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: WSTG Musikk & Videos. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2026-09-09. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. EinFarfarILivet actualNRKNorgeTakker9September2026 contemporaryfolk-pop/orchestralrendition, not assertedhistorictraditionalmaster.	false	false	false
Kvinnekoret Kvitre	World Choir Games 2026 • Kvinnekoret Kvitre (Norway) • Trad. Norway: "Mannen og kråka"	https://www.youtube.com/embed/vFFZjWHmSQA	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: INTERKULTUR. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2026. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. Primary WorldChoirGames2026 MannenOgKraka explicitlytraditionalNorwegianwork, choralconcertarrangement. Swedishvenue not Swedishsourcework. Video publication: 2026-08-28; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 20 October 2026.	classical	unknown	2026	live	unknown	country:Norway; country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: INTERKULTUR. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2026. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. Primary WorldChoirGames2026 MannenOgKraka explicitlytraditionalNorwegianwork, choralconcertarrangement. Swedishvenue not Swedishsourcework.	false	false	false
Gangar	Summer Tour 2023 – Sziget	https://www.youtube.com/embed/O5o3TyvprU8	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Gangar. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2023-08-11. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. PrimaryactualSziget11August2023differentconcerttake,2026republicationnotnewmusicalsession. Video publication: 2026-08-24; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 20 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2023-08-11	live	unknown	country:Norway; country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Gangar. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2023-08-11. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. PrimaryactualSziget11August2023differentconcerttake,2026republicationnotnewmusicalsession.	false	false	false
Gangar	Summer Tour 2023 – Montelago	https://www.youtube.com/embed/VJMdkY0B3W8	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Gangar. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2023-08-05. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. PrimaryactualMontelago5August2023fullmusicalnumber,2026SummerTourseriesrepublicationnotnewconcert. Video publication: 2026-08-21; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 20 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2023-08-05	live	unknown	country:Norway; country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Gangar. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2023-08-05. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. PrimaryactualMontelago5August2023fullmusicalnumber,2026SummerTourseriesrepublicationnotnewconcert.	false	false	false
Mikko Mikkonen; Ida Mikkonen	Stille Vals – Mikkonen | Landskappleiken 2026 | Norwegian Folk Music	https://www.youtube.com/embed/DUIBa9x85KI	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Mikko Mikkonen. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2026. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. ActualStilleValsbySigridStubsveen atLandskappleiken2026; Mikkoguitar,IdaHardanger/commonfiddle, composernotcurrentvoice. Video publication: 2026-07-05; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 20 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	2026	live	unknown	country:Norway; country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Mikko Mikkonen. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2026. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. ActualStilleValsbySigridStubsveen atLandskappleiken2026; Mikkoguitar,IdaHardanger/commonfiddle, composernotcurrentvoice.	false	false	false
Mattias Thedens	Halling A Landskappleiken 2026 i Hovden	https://www.youtube.com/embed/iNhvcZJgwZI	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Eva Fischer. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2026. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. ActualFossegrimen HallingA2026accompaniment; NikolajFischerNielsendancer/RannveigØygardsliahat-holder notmusicians. Video publication: 2026-06-28; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 20 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	2026	live	unknown	country:Norway; country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Eva Fischer. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2026. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. ActualFossegrimen HallingA2026accompaniment; NikolajFischerNielsendancer/RannveigØygardsliahat-holder notmusicians.	false	false	false
Silje Risdal Liahagen	Hallingspringar dans Hardingfele B Landskappleiken 2026	https://www.youtube.com/embed/D2Jr7uRZZqA	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Eva Fischer. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2026. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. ActualVesledekken tralling/vocaldanceaccompaniment, dancersRannveigØigardslia/NikolajFischerNielsen not fiddleplayersinvented; styleclassificationheading HardingfeleBnotproofinstrumentplayed. Video publication: 2026-06-27; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 20 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	2026	live	unknown	country:Norway; country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Eva Fischer. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2026. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. ActualVesledekken tralling/vocaldanceaccompaniment, dancersRannveigØigardslia/NikolajFischerNielsen not fiddleplayersinvented; styleclassificationheading HardingfeleBnotproofinstrumentplayed.	false	false	false
Sindre Tronrud	Horiginals i Lagdans på Landskappleiken 2026	https://www.youtube.com/embed/XssFCRmNQMc	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Eva Fischer. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2026. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. ActualHoriginalsLagdans musicalaccompanistnamed; five dancersnotcurrentvoices. Video publication: 2026-06-26; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 20 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	2026	live	unknown	country:Norway; country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Eva Fischer. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2026. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. ActualHoriginalsLagdans musicalaccompanistnamed; five dancersnotcurrentvoices.	false	false	false
Torleiv H. Bjørgum	Setesdalsgangar - Landskappleiken 1977	https://www.youtube.com/embed/xWamXssjDas	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Norwegian Centre for Traditional Music and Dance. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 1977-06-25. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. PrimaryactualSetesdalsgangar25June1977recentlyrestoredoriginalaudio; TorbjørgAamliPaus/AslakAustaddancersnotplayers,2026digitizationnotnewmusicalsession. Video publication: 2026-06-15; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 20 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	1977-06-25	live	unknown	country:Norway; country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Norwegian Centre for Traditional Music and Dance. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 1977-06-25. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. PrimaryactualSetesdalsgangar25June1977recentlyrestoredoriginalaudio; TorbjørgAamliPaus/AslakAustaddancersnotplayers,2026digitizationnotnewmusicalsession.	false	false	false
Gangar; Karl Seglem; Ingrid; Kenneth Lien; Tuva Syvertsen; Martin Steinum Brun	Gangar – Live at Vulkan Arena 2025 (Full Concert)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/eCGKkmAsOSk	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Gangar. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2025-11-29. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. PrimaryfullVulkanArena29November2025actualfolkrockshow, sourceTuva/Martinvoice, namedguestsactualmusic; Ingrid sourcegivennameonlynotinventedsurname.18chapteredworksasone, sameconcertSukkericutnotselected. Video publication: 2026-05-12; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 20 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2025-11-29	live	unknown	country:Norway; country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Gangar. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2025-11-29. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. PrimaryfullVulkanArena29November2025actualfolkrockshow, sourceTuva/Martinvoice, namedguestsactualmusic; Ingrid sourcegivennameonlynotinventedsurname.18chapteredworksasone, sameconcertSukkericutnotselected.	false	false	false
Knut Buen; Håvard Svendsrud	Knut Buen og Håvard Svensrud spiller 'Gangar av Edvard Grieg'. (opprinnelse - Knut Dahle f. 1834)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/JWiDhPCOedI	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: UilleannOslo. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2026-04-23. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. ActualFarsund23April2026GangarbyGriegafterKnutDahle; BuenHardanger,Svendsrudaccordion, Grieg/Dahlecompositional/sourcechain notactualplayers. Video publication: 2026-04-24; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 20 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	2026-04-23	live	unknown	country:Norway; country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: UilleannOslo. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2026-04-23. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. ActualFarsund23April2026GangarbyGriegafterKnutDahle; BuenHardanger,Svendsrudaccordion, Grieg/Dahlecompositional/sourcechain notactualplayers.	false	false	false
Sindre Tronrud	Sindre Tronrud - Fløthaugen	https://www.youtube.com/embed/gJiu6EAh-2I	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Sindre Tronrud. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2024. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. Flothaugen actualLandskappleiken2024HardingfeleA,2026uploadnotnewperformance. Video publication: 2026-03-02; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 20 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	2024	live	unknown	country:Norway; country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Sindre Tronrud. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2024. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. Flothaugen actualLandskappleiken2024HardingfeleA,2026uploadnotnewperformance.	false	false	false
Landskappleiken Oppdal junior Hardanger fiddle ensembles (individuals uncredited)	Lagspel hardingfele jr. Landskappleiken Oppdal 2008	https://www.youtube.com/embed/QVK_yv-O084	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Jostedalvideo. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2008. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. Actual2008lagspelmusicalperformance,2026republicationnotnewsession. Video publication: 2026-02-28; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 20 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	2008	live	unknown	country:Norway; country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Jostedalvideo. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2008. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. Actual2008lagspelmusicalperformance,2026republicationnotnewsession.	false	false	false
Pumpegris	Pumpegris - Dritten i midten (live Verkstedshallen, Trondheim)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/wAcFGKMt7Vk	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Center of the Universe. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. DrittenIMidten actualTrondheimVerkstedshallen springar/folkrockperformance, producerCenterOfUniversenotcurrentvoice. Video publication: 2026-02-05; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 20 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Norway; country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Center of the Universe. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. DrittenIMidten actualTrondheimVerkstedshallen springar/folkrockperformance, producerCenterOfUniversenotcurrentvoice.	false	false	false
Susanne Lundeng	Polsdans Av Susanne M. Lundeng	https://www.youtube.com/embed/fZrHeofLNvY	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Susanne Lundeng - Topic. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Distributor release date: 1992-01-01; reissue dates do not establish the original session. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. PolsdansAvSusanneMLundeng/GaloppEtterKristianJohansen actualdifferent1992Grappamasters,2025Topicpublicationnotnewsession. Video publication: 2025-02-04; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 20 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	audio	unknown	country:Norway; country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Susanne Lundeng - Topic. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Distributor release date: 1992-01-01; reissue dates do not establish the original session. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. PolsdansAvSusanneMLundeng/GaloppEtterKristianJohansen actualdifferent1992Grappamasters,2025Topicpublicationnotnewsession.	false	false	false
Susanne Lundeng	Galopp Etter Kristian Johansen	https://www.youtube.com/embed/3jGcDYpZTGc	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Susanne Lundeng - Topic. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Distributor release date: 1992-01-01; reissue dates do not establish the original session. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. PolsdansAvSusanneMLundeng/GaloppEtterKristianJohansen actualdifferent1992Grappamasters,2025Topicpublicationnotnewsession. Video publication: 2025-02-04; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 20 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	audio	unknown	country:Norway; country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Susanne Lundeng - Topic. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Distributor release date: 1992-01-01; reissue dates do not establish the original session. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. PolsdansAvSusanneMLundeng/GaloppEtterKristianJohansen actualdifferent1992Grappamasters,2025Topicpublicationnotnewsession.	false	false	false
Teresa Hildebrant Walter	May 2023 - Valley Grove, MN. Norwegian music on Hardanger fiddle	https://www.youtube.com/embed/Qan5oUd2rNA	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Teresa Walter -From Classical Violin to Fiddle Fun. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2023-05. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. ActualOskesekkenValdresspringarValleyGroveNerstrandMinnesotaMay2023, performingteacheractualmusician. Video publication: 2023-05-22; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 20 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	2023-05	live	unknown	country:Norway; country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Teresa Walter -From Classical Violin to Fiddle Fun. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2023-05. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. ActualOskesekkenValdresspringarValleyGroveNerstrandMinnesotaMay2023, performingteacheractualmusician.	false	false	false
Susanne Lundeng; Nils-Olav Johansen; Erik Nylander	Susanne Lundeng Jazzahead, "Følge"	https://www.youtube.com/embed/KDBAzUkUHJk	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Susanne Lundeng. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2023. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. PrimaryFolgeJazzAhead2023 actualLundengfolk-derivedviolin/Johansenguitar/Nylanderdrums; jazzfestivalbrandingdoesnotmakeeveryotheractNorwegianfolk. Video publication: 2023-05-12; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 20 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2023	live	unknown	country:Norway; country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Susanne Lundeng. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2023. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. PrimaryFolgeJazzAhead2023 actualLundengfolk-derivedviolin/Johansenguitar/Nylanderdrums; jazzfestivalbrandingdoesnotmakeeveryotheractNorwegianfolk.	false	false	false
Hopperen HFAA Hardanger fiddler (individual uncredited)	Hopperen, hardingfele	https://www.youtube.com/embed/lXboAzYs67U	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Notes from the Skye. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2017-07-23. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. ActualHopperen musicalperformance23July2017duringHFAAworkshop, workshopcontextnotautomaticallyspokeninstruction; filmingpublishernotinventedplayer. Video publication: 2023-05-10; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 20 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	2017-07-23	live	unknown	country:Norway; country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Notes from the Skye. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2017-07-23. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. ActualHopperen musicalperformance23July2017duringHFAAworkshop, workshopcontextnotautomaticallyspokeninstruction; filmingpublishernotinventedplayer.	false	false	false
Dalakopa family ensemble	Dalakopa family in Decorah - Storstugguleken	https://www.youtube.com/embed/1CG0oIyXlFM	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Mr. Anderson. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. ActualStorstuggulekenDecorahNorwegianAmericanmusicalperformance, AndrewEllingsenpresenterandVesterheim/sponsorsnotplayers. Video publication: 2022-10-30; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 20 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Norway; country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Mr. Anderson. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. ActualStorstuggulekenDecorahNorwegianAmericanmusicalperformance, AndrewEllingsenpresenterandVesterheim/sponsorsnotplayers.	false	false	false
Yvette Cornelia Holzwarth	Fin Jenta (Norwegian Hardingfele)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/8f-7xJxyhmQ	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Yvette Cornelia Holzwarth. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2022-05. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. FinJenta actualWeeFolkSessionsMay2022, JoelMankeyrecording/filmnotcurrentmusician. Video publication: 2022-08-29; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 20 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	2022-05	live	unknown	country:Norway; country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Yvette Cornelia Holzwarth. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2022-05. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. FinJenta actualWeeFolkSessionsMay2022, JoelMankeyrecording/filmnotcurrentmusician.	false	false	false
Hallvard T. Bjørgum	Hallvard T. Bjørgum - Skjoldmøyslaget (hardingfele/hardanger fiddle)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/mmVqg-7zH2Q	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Vingul. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 1988. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. Skjoldmoyslaget actual1988Hardangerrendition; legendofshieldmaidensnotliteralperformeridentity. Video publication: 2022-08-13; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 20 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	1988	live	unknown	country:Norway; country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Vingul. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 1988. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. Skjoldmoyslaget actual1988Hardangerrendition; legendofshieldmaidensnotliteralperformeridentity.	false	false	false
Anne Hytta; Sivert Holmen; Tuva Færden	Anne Hytta, Sivert Holmen et Tuva Færden interprètent "Kjeringslåtten"	https://www.youtube.com/embed/IRZPcUjylc4	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: RFI Musique. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. PrimaryRFIfocusedKjeringslatten fromHitterdal actualthreeHardangermusicians, festivalinterviewcontextdoesnotmakethisfocusedmusicaltrackwholeinterview. Video publication: 2022-08-08; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 20 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Norway; country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: RFI Musique. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. PrimaryRFIfocusedKjeringslatten fromHitterdal actualthreeHardangermusicians, festivalinterviewcontextdoesnotmakethisfocusedmusicaltrackwholeinterview.	false	false	false
Annbjørg Lien; Ålesund Symphony Orchestra	Bruramarsj frå "Fossegrimen" - Annbjørg Lien & Ålesund Symfoniorkester (1988)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/lCl9BVXd5Yg	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Mimre-TV. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 1988. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. BruramarsjfromFossegrimen actualMyllarjentaChristmas1988musical folk-concertarrangement; notunmodifiedtraditionalforces. Video publication: 2022-06-07; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 20 October 2026.	classical	unknown	1988	live	unknown	country:Norway; country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Mimre-TV. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 1988. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. BruramarsjfromFossegrimen actualMyllarjentaChristmas1988musical folk-concertarrangement; notunmodifiedtraditionalforces.	false	false	false
Teresa Hildebrant Walter	Nov 2021 Hardanger Fiddle at Lands Lutheran Church	https://www.youtube.com/embed/ZlEH-IOus7Q	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Teresa Walter -From Classical Violin to Fiddle Fun. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2021-11. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. ActualLandsLutheranZumbrotaMinnesotaNovember2021NorwegianHardangermusic, churchvenuealone notGospelgenre. Video publication: 2022-04-14; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 20 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	2021-11	live	unknown	country:Norway; country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Teresa Walter -From Classical Violin to Fiddle Fun. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2021-11. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. ActualLandsLutheranZumbrotaMinnesotaNovember2021NorwegianHardangermusic, churchvenuealone notGospelgenre.	false	false	false
Foot-Notes and Friends; Beth Hoven Rotto; Rob Hervey; Dianne Clark Prieditis	Foot-Notes & Friends: Play the Music of Johan Arndt Mostad	https://www.youtube.com/embed/R2uy6o2lpGg	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Vesterheim Museum. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2021-10-17. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. Primary17October2021DecorahLingonberry concertactualmanyNorwegianAmericanMostadnotebooktunes withbriefmusicalintroductions, notlonginterview. Rottofiddle/piano,Herveybass/mandolin/guitar,Prieditispiano; JohnGoodinmemorialdedicateeandMostad1833–1909sourceauthornotcurrentplayers. Video publication: 2021-11-30; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 20 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	2021-10-17	live	unknown	country:Norway; country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Vesterheim Museum. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2021-10-17. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. Primary17October2021DecorahLingonberry concertactualmanyNorwegianAmericanMostadnotebooktunes withbriefmusicalintroductions, notlonginterview. Rottofiddle/piano,Herveybass/mandolin/guitar,Prieditispiano; JohnGoodinmemorialdedicateeandMostad1833–1909sourceauthornotcurrentplayers.	false	false	false
Nordic Dancer Orchestra, Decorah	Nordic Dancer Orchestra - Seksmansril (Audio Only)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/HXf0XLz6WP8	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Vesterheim Museum. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. PrimaryactualSeksmansrilmusicalaudio, linkedPDFdancedirectionsnotcurrentmusicinstruction; differentactualmasterfromdancevideo. Video publication: 2021-10-16; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 20 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	audio	unknown	country:Norway; country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Vesterheim Museum. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. PrimaryactualSeksmansrilmusicalaudio, linkedPDFdancedirectionsnotcurrentmusicinstruction; differentactualmasterfromdancevideo.	false	false	false
Beth Hoven Rotto; Jon Rotto	Randie Severson's Waltz by Beth Hoven and Jon Rotto	https://www.youtube.com/embed/monHThAhfmE	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Vesterheim Museum. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2021. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. PrimaryRandieSeversonsWaltz SyttendeMai2021BethaniaChurchDecorah actualmusicalperformance, RandieSeversondedication/worknamenotcurrentvoice. Video publication: 2021-05-21; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 20 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	2021	live	unknown	country:Norway; country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Vesterheim Museum. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2021. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. PrimaryRandieSeversonsWaltz SyttendeMai2021BethaniaChurchDecorah actualmusicalperformance, RandieSeversondedication/worknamenotcurrentvoice.	false	false	false
Susanne Lundeng Trio	Susanne Lundeng Trio - Hold dæ på vingan	https://www.youtube.com/embed/mjnQapESrr0	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Susanne Lundeng. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2020-09. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. PrimarySaSkjeddeDetIgjen/HoldDaePaVingan actualtwoStudioNordMosjoenSeptember2020concertrenditions, separateworksnotdup. Video publication: 2020-09-24; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 20 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2020-09	live	unknown	country:Norway; country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Susanne Lundeng. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2020-09. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. PrimarySaSkjeddeDetIgjen/HoldDaePaVingan actualtwoStudioNordMosjoenSeptember2020concertrenditions, separateworksnotdup.	false	false	false
Susanne Lundeng Trio	Susanne Lundeng Trio - Så skjedde det igjen	https://www.youtube.com/embed/Qx5afyu9Gmo	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Susanne Lundeng. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2020-09. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. PrimarySaSkjeddeDetIgjen/HoldDaePaVingan actualtwoStudioNordMosjoenSeptember2020concertrenditions, separateworksnotdup. Video publication: 2020-09-20; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 20 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2020-09	live	unknown	country:Norway; country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Susanne Lundeng. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2020-09. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. PrimarySaSkjeddeDetIgjen/HoldDaePaVingan actualtwoStudioNordMosjoenSeptember2020concertrenditions, separateworksnotdup.	false	false	false
Susanne Lundeng; Gjertruds Sigøynerorkester	Et steg ut! Susanne Lundeng og Gjertruds Sigøynerorkester, Komponist Susanne Lundeng	https://www.youtube.com/embed/QkFZPeIQlwU	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Gjertruds Sigøynerorkester. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2019-03-22. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. PrimaryEtStegUt actualRiksscenen22March2019contemporaryfolk/ensembleadaptation, filmerHajniLovas/OttoLukacsnotplayers. Video publication: 2019-08-27; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 20 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2019-03-22	live	unknown	country:Norway; country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Gjertruds Sigøynerorkester. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2019-03-22. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. PrimaryEtStegUt actualRiksscenen22March2019contemporaryfolk/ensembleadaptation, filmerHajniLovas/OttoLukacsnotplayers.	false	false	false
Morgonrode; Selma French Bolstad; Helga Myhr; Fredrik Luhr Dietrichson; Andreas Skår Winther	Morgonrode - Kitte Kitte (Live)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/u_1xWGxQpDE	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Morgonrode. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. PrimaryKitteKitte actualcontemporaryfolk: Bolstadnyckelharpa/voice/Hardanger/mbira,MyhrHardanger/voice,Dietrichsonbass,Wintherdrums. MbirainstrumentnotautomaticShonagenre. Video publication: 2019-08-19; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 20 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Norway; country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Morgonrode. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. PrimaryKitteKitte actualcontemporaryfolk: Bolstadnyckelharpa/voice/Hardanger/mbira,MyhrHardanger/voice,Dietrichsonbass,Wintherdrums. MbirainstrumentnotautomaticShonagenre.	false	false	false
Susanne Lundeng; Nils-Olav Johansen; Erik Nylander	Susanne Lundeng Trio - Det å ei	https://www.youtube.com/embed/4EmDczkvg34	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Susanne Lundeng. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2019-06. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. PrimaryDetAEi/DetBerreVilSaeIkkeIDag separateactualfolk-derivedworks SkrovaAasjordbruketJune2019, MartinLosvikfilm/TorBreiviksoundnotplayers. Video publication: 2019-08-05; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 20 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2019-06	live	unknown	country:Norway; country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Susanne Lundeng. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2019-06. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. PrimaryDetAEi/DetBerreVilSaeIkkeIDag separateactualfolk-derivedworks SkrovaAasjordbruketJune2019, MartinLosvikfilm/TorBreiviksoundnotplayers.	false	false	false
Susanne Lundeng; Nils-Olav Johansen; Erik Nylander	Susanne Lundeng Trio - Det berre vil sæ ikke i dag	https://www.youtube.com/embed/XjyHjdizwY4	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Susanne Lundeng. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2019-06. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. PrimaryDetAEi/DetBerreVilSaeIkkeIDag separateactualfolk-derivedworks SkrovaAasjordbruketJune2019, MartinLosvikfilm/TorBreiviksoundnotplayers. Video publication: 2019-08-05; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 20 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2019-06	live	unknown	country:Norway; country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Susanne Lundeng. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2019-06. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. PrimaryDetAEi/DetBerreVilSaeIkkeIDag separateactualfolk-derivedworks SkrovaAasjordbruketJune2019, MartinLosvikfilm/TorBreiviksoundnotplayers.	false	false	false
Jan Beitohaugen Granli	Jan Beitohaugen Granli spelar springar etter Nils Beitohaugen	https://www.youtube.com/embed/zOdN2loEXXk	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Jørn Hilme-stemnet og Strunkeveko. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2015. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. PrimaryspringarafterNilsBeitohaugen actualEtteTolleivLandskappleiken2015Fagernes, KjellEinarKanafilmer/Nilssourceplayer notcurrentmusician. Video publication: 2019-06-21; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 20 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	2015	live	unknown	country:Norway; country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Jørn Hilme-stemnet og Strunkeveko. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2015. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. PrimaryspringarafterNilsBeitohaugen actualEtteTolleivLandskappleiken2015Fagernes, KjellEinarKanafilmer/Nilssourceplayer notcurrentmusician.	false	false	false
Annbjørg Lien; ensemble	Annbjørg Lien. W (HD)	https://www.youtube.com/embed/Uv_aEVfpTdk	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: José Alonso. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. Irianda/W/BabaYaga/Prisme actualseparatenamedmodernNorwegianfolkmasters. RoughGuide2000/BabaYaga1999releasedatesnot2015/2018sessions; RuneArnesendrums/percussion onBabaYaga, LienHardanger/nyckelharpa/voice. Video publication: 2018-06-18; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 20 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	audio	unknown	country:Norway; country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: José Alonso. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. Irianda/W/BabaYaga/Prisme actualseparatenamedmodernNorwegianfolkmasters. RoughGuide2000/BabaYaga1999releasedatesnot2015/2018sessions; RuneArnesendrums/percussion onBabaYaga, LienHardanger/nyckelharpa/voice.	false	false	false
Annbjørg Lien; Bent Jacobsen	Halling fra Østerdalen - Annbjørg Lien og Bent Jacobsen - Titano 1990 -	https://www.youtube.com/embed/0GSHfzpjWSE	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Mr. Anderson. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 1990. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. HallingFraOsterdalen actual1990Titano cabinperformance, sourcehonestlymissingopeninghalfminute butsubstantive92secondmusicalpiece remains useful. Video publication: 2018-04-07; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 20 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	1990	live	unknown	country:Norway; country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Mr. Anderson. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 1990. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. HallingFraOsterdalen actual1990Titano cabinperformance, sourcehonestlymissingopeninghalfminute butsubstantive92secondmusicalpiece remains useful.	false	false	false
Susanne Lundeng; Bjørn Andor Drage; Arnfinn Bergrabb; Are Bredal Simonsen	"Nattmorran" - Susanne Lundeng, Sjøbua Ilios-Festivalen 2018	https://www.youtube.com/embed/iWuabeaS8W8	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Susanne Lundeng. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2018-02-03. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. NattmorranIliosHarstad3February2018 actualmodernfolk/electronicarrangement; Dragekeys,Bergrabbdrums,Simonsensound/electronics, BardAndreassenfilming. Video publication: 2018-03-16; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 20 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2018-02-03	live	unknown	country:Norway; country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Susanne Lundeng. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2018-02-03. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. NattmorranIliosHarstad3February2018 actualmodernfolk/electronicarrangement; Dragekeys,Bergrabbdrums,Simonsensound/electronics, BardAndreassenfilming.	false	false	false
Susanne Lundeng; Bjørn Andor Drage; Arnfinn Bergrabb; Are Bredal Simonsen	Susanne Lundeng, releaseturnè 2018, Det va nære på	https://www.youtube.com/embed/_23SCxEXF_U	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Susanne Lundeng. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2018-03-03. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. PrimaryDetVaNaerePa actualStokkoyaStrandbar3March2018concert, distinctnamedwork/sessionfromNattmorran. Video publication: 2018-03-15; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 20 October 2026.	popular	unknown	2018-03-03	live	unknown	country:Norway; country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Susanne Lundeng. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2018-03-03. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. PrimaryDetVaNaerePa actualStokkoyaStrandbar3March2018concert, distinctnamedwork/sessionfromNattmorran.	false	false	false
Annbjørg Lien; ensemble	Annbjørg Lien live under Spellemannprisen 1999	https://www.youtube.com/embed/by0e4ExIvwM	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Spellemannprisen. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 1999. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. PrimarySpellemannprisen1999focused actualmusic,1973awardfoundingnot session. Video publication: 2017-05-30; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 20 October 2026.	popular	unknown	1999	live	unknown	country:Norway; country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Spellemannprisen. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 1999. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. PrimarySpellemannprisen1999focused actualmusic,1973awardfoundingnot session.	false	false	false
Susanne Lundeng; ensemble	Susanne Lundeng live under Spellemannprisen 1991	https://www.youtube.com/embed/R-AaLxeXDBg	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Spellemannprisen. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 1991. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. PrimarySpellemannprisen1991actualmusicalpresentation,2017uploadnotrecordingyear. Video publication: 2017-05-18; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 20 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	1991	live	unknown	country:Norway; country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Spellemannprisen. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 1991. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. PrimarySpellemannprisen1991actualmusicalpresentation,2017uploadnotrecordingyear.	false	false	false
Annbjørg Lien; ensemble	Annbjørg Lien ‎– Baba Yaga [ Norwegian Folk Music ]	https://www.youtube.com/embed/R4_lwDMofQ4	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: SudenUni. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. Irianda/W/BabaYaga/Prisme actualseparatenamedmodernNorwegianfolkmasters. RoughGuide2000/BabaYaga1999releasedatesnot2015/2018sessions; RuneArnesendrums/percussion onBabaYaga, LienHardanger/nyckelharpa/voice. Video publication: 2016-09-30; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 20 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	audio	unknown	country:Norway; country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: SudenUni. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. Irianda/W/BabaYaga/Prisme actualseparatenamedmodernNorwegianfolkmasters. RoughGuide2000/BabaYaga1999releasedatesnot2015/2018sessions; RuneArnesendrums/percussion onBabaYaga, LienHardanger/nyckelharpa/voice.	false	false	false
Knut Buen; Håvard Svendsrud	Knut Buen Fanitullen	https://www.youtube.com/embed/TBgWHyvDbBM	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Jon Borgersen. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2016-06-22. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. Fanitullen actualVillaFredheim22June2016musicalperformance, sourcefolkworknotallGriegalbums. Video publication: 2016-07-31; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 20 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	2016-06-22	live	unknown	country:Norway; country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Jon Borgersen. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2016-06-22. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. Fanitullen actualVillaFredheim22June2016musicalperformance, sourcefolkworknotallGriegalbums.	false	false	false
Dan Trueman	MVI 3831-First Night Morris, Dec. 2015 - Dan Trueman, Hardanger fiddle	https://www.youtube.com/embed/VB21IVrYPVY	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Lynn Siebert. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2015-12. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. ActualFirstNightMorrisCountyDecember2015NorwegianHardangerperformance, LynnSiebertfilmernotplayer. Video publication: 2016-01-05; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 20 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	2015-12	live	unknown	country:Norway; country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Lynn Siebert. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2015-12. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. ActualFirstNightMorrisCountyDecember2015NorwegianHardangerperformance, LynnSiebertfilmernotplayer.	false	false	false
Annbjørg Lien; ensemble	02. Irianda - Annbjorg Lien	https://www.youtube.com/embed/owfPKKEO6Z0	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Sopaipa. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. Irianda/W/BabaYaga/Prisme actualseparatenamedmodernNorwegianfolkmasters. RoughGuide2000/BabaYaga1999releasedatesnot2015/2018sessions; RuneArnesendrums/percussion onBabaYaga, LienHardanger/nyckelharpa/voice. Video publication: 2015-06-21; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 20 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	audio	unknown	country:Norway; country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Sopaipa. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. Irianda/W/BabaYaga/Prisme actualseparatenamedmodernNorwegianfolkmasters. RoughGuide2000/BabaYaga1999releasedatesnot2015/2018sessions; RuneArnesendrums/percussion onBabaYaga, LienHardanger/nyckelharpa/voice.	false	false	false
Loretta Kelley	The Louse Song - Loretta Kelley - Hardanger Fiddle	https://www.youtube.com/embed/sh0ltsJhT-o	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: marxmess. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. LouseSong actualNorwegianAmericanHardangerperformanceLawrenceKansas; AndreaHoag/CharliePilzerotheralbumcreditsnotautomaticallycurrentplayers. Video publication: 2015-02-07; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 20 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Norway; country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: marxmess. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. LouseSong actualNorwegianAmericanHardangerperformanceLawrenceKansas; AndreaHoag/CharliePilzerotheralbumcreditsnotautomaticallycurrentplayers.	false	false	false
His Majesty the King’s Guard Band and Drill Team	Bruremarsj fra Lødingen	https://www.youtube.com/embed/il56Ac7XPK8	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: 3. Gardekompani Musikk & Drill. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2014. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. ActualBruremarsjFraLodingen traditionalNorwegiantune bandarrangement,2014westNorwaytour; militaryvenue/uniformnotgenrebyitself. Video publication: 2014-10-17; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 20 October 2026.	classical	unknown	2014	live	unknown	country:Norway; country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: 3. Gardekompani Musikk & Drill. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2014. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. ActualBruremarsjFraLodingen traditionalNorwegiantune bandarrangement,2014westNorwaytour; militaryvenue/uniformnotgenrebyitself.	false	false	false
Sofia Bremer; David Elliker-Vagsberg	Syttende Mai 2013 at Sons of Norway Sonja Lodge Eugene, Oregon	https://www.youtube.com/embed/FugbsAjbD08	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Richard Bremer. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2013. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. ActualSonsOfNorwayLodgeEugeneSyttendeMai2013performance, SofiaHardanger/Davidguitar; RichardBremerfilmernotplayer. Video publication: 2013-05-18; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 20 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	2013	live	unknown	country:Norway; country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Richard Bremer. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2013. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. ActualSonsOfNorwayLodgeEugeneSyttendeMai2013performance, SofiaHardanger/Davidguitar; RichardBremerfilmernotplayer.	false	false	false
Annbjørg Lien; Bjørn Ole Rasch	Annbjørg Lien - Kjempe-Jo	https://www.youtube.com/embed/xhl9C1U-Vb0	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Kaare K. Johnsen. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. KjempeJo fromComeHome2009 namedduoalbum,2013uploadnotnewsesssion. Video publication: 2013-01-06; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 20 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	audio	unknown	country:Norway; country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Kaare K. Johnsen. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. KjempeJo fromComeHome2009 namedduoalbum,2013uploadnotnewsesssion.	false	false	false
Foot-Notes	Highlandville Waltz by Foot-Notes	https://www.youtube.com/embed/WynVEKeiPEw	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: itsawagn. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. ActualHighlandvilleWaltz NorwegianAmericanDecorahdanceband, separate2011performancefrom2021Mostadprogramme. Video publication: 2011-07-31; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 20 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Norway; country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: itsawagn. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. ActualHighlandvilleWaltz NorwegianAmericanDecorahdanceband, separate2011performancefrom2021Mostadprogramme.	false	false	false
Annbjørg Lien; ensemble	Prisme - Annbjorg Lien	https://www.youtube.com/embed/GKJQ3q4d11o	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: A.Birdie. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. Irianda/W/BabaYaga/Prisme actualseparatenamedmodernNorwegianfolkmasters. RoughGuide2000/BabaYaga1999releasedatesnot2015/2018sessions; RuneArnesendrums/percussion onBabaYaga, LienHardanger/nyckelharpa/voice. Video publication: 2011-02-18; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 20 October 2026.	popular	unknown	unknown	audio	unknown	country:Norway; country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: A.Birdie. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. Irianda/W/BabaYaga/Prisme actualseparatenamedmodernNorwegianfolkmasters. RoughGuide2000/BabaYaga1999releasedatesnot2015/2018sessions; RuneArnesendrums/percussion onBabaYaga, LienHardanger/nyckelharpa/voice.	false	false	false
Michael Levy	Set of Norwegian Hardanger Fiddle Tunes...	https://www.youtube.com/embed/UCzQBllqoDw	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Michael Levy. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. PrimaryactualtwoNorwegianhallingsonordinaryfiddle. HonestselftaughtperformanceandnotHardangerinstrumentdespitetitle; subsequentKlezmer/lyrealbumadvertnotcurrentaudioinstruction. Video publication: 2009-06-28; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 20 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Norway; country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Michael Levy. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. PrimaryactualtwoNorwegianhallingsonordinaryfiddle. HonestselftaughtperformanceandnotHardangerinstrumentdespitetitle; subsequentKlezmer/lyrealbumadvertnotcurrentaudioinstruction.	false	false	false
Haakon Solaas	Haakon Solaas plays [Vossavalsen?] on the hardanger fiddle	https://www.youtube.com/embed/s_sWcYFCO7I	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: mrmdog. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. ActualSognhomeHardangerperformance, possibleVossavalsentitleremainsquestionednotfirmlyidentified; mrmdogfilmernotplayer. Video publication: 2009-01-06; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 20 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Norway; country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: mrmdog. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. ActualSognhomeHardangerperformance, possibleVossavalsentitleremainsquestionednotfirmlyidentified; mrmdogfilmernotplayer.	false	false	false
Twin Cities Hardingfelelag	Lagspel '06	https://www.youtube.com/embed/6khtMS4IqkA	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: tchardingfelelag. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2006. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. PrimaryLabbaGyri/Beitehaugspringar actualNorwayLandskappleiken2006performance, sharedNorwegianAmericantransmissionnotgenericUSfiddle. Video publication: 2008-05-16; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 20 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	2006	live	unknown	country:Norway; country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: tchardingfelelag. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Documented performance/session: 2006. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. PrimaryLabbaGyri/Beitehaugspringar actualNorwayLandskappleiken2006performance, sharedNorwegianAmericantransmissionnotgenericUSfiddle.	false	false	false
Annbjørg Lien	Annbjorg Lien	https://www.youtube.com/embed/0ioX9-UGboc	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Donegal. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. Actuallivefolkfiddlemusicalexcerpt, exactwork/sessionuncredited, publisherDonegalnotnewartist. Video publication: 2007-10-26; original-release and performance dates are separate. Advancing embedded playback checked 20 October 2026.	traditional	unknown	unknown	live	unknown	country:Norway; country:United States	supported	Recording/context source	Reviewed Norwegian folk musical recording. Source: Donegal. Video publication is separate from unknown original/session dates. Actual Norwegian folk tune/song and documented NorwegianAmerican transmission context, including honestly labelled newfolk/folkrock/orchestralarrangements. Not every Nordicfestivalwork or fiddlepiece automatically Norwegian. Actual musician distinct from dancer, presenter, filmer, historicalsourceplayer and composer. Actuallivefolkfiddlemusicalexcerpt, exactwork/sessionuncredited, publisherDonegalnotnewartist.	false	false	false

Related genres

Norwegian traditions share some repertoires and dance histories with Swedish and wider Nordic practice while maintaining local differences. Polka and waltz-related gammaldans form another part of the landscape, not the whole of older regional dance music. Classical and contemporary composers have drawn on folk material, but a concert adaptation creates its own performance structure. For discovery, hear a fiddle piece with dancing, then compare a solo listening rendition and a vocal tradition. That sequence makes musical function and regional phrasing audible beyond the striking resonance of one familiar instrument.

References and further reading

• Slått — Store norske leksikon

Hotspot mushrooms

Norwegian practice has connected valley-and-town landscapes, especially strong in southern and western instrumental regions, with an elongated continuation northward. Broad fields should include the rural spaces between institutional centers. Norwegian-American social dance is a separate adopted landscape; Sámi music retains its distinct catalogue and community framing.

These fields are editorial illustrations of musical affinity and cultural reach, not listener statistics. Radius marks the zero edge of the fade; overlapping fields of this genre combine by maximum.

MuGlobe hotspot mushrooms

ID	Location	Latitude	Longitude	Radius (km)	Strength	Notes
norwegian-folk-southern-western-heartland	Southern and western Norwegian folk-dance and song communities	60.3	7.8	650	1	Connects valleys, smaller towns and urban learning.
norwegian-folk-central-norwegian-continuity	Central Norwegian regional folk networks	63.0	10.2	550	0.7	An elongated regional continuation rather than isolated festival peaks.
norwegian-folk-upper-midwest-adopted	Upper Midwestern Norwegian-derived dance communities	44.5	-92.0	650	0.5	A substantial separated adopted social-music landscape.