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World on 3: Finnish String Band Frigg in Session

Finnish String Band Frigg in Session

22/02/2013

BBC Radio 3 - World on 3, Finnish String Band Frigg in Session

With a mix of sounds from around the globe.

Mary Ann Kennedy presents new music from around the world and a studio session with Finnish string band Frigg. Their style combines Nordic fiddle elements and American bluegrass.

Mary Ann Kennedy with new tracks from across the globe, and a studio session with Finnish string band Frigg.

Frigg describe their style as Nordgrass, a blend of Nordic fiddle styles with American bluegrass. Most of their music is based on traditonal folk melodies, with a rich harmonic texture that has its roots in the legendary band JPP, but they also compose their own tunes. They regularly tour around North America as well as Europe, and they have named themselves after the Nordic mother goddess.

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