About Nordic folk music
Nordic folk music is a music genre that emerged in Nordic countries. It is usually classed as a form of music of the Nordic countries and European folk music.
Among the best-known names in the style are AURORA and Wardruna.
Nordic folk music has given rise to 5 subgenres on this site, such as Kulning, Traditional Nordic dance music, Danish folk music and Finnish folk music.
From Wikipedia
Nordic folk music includes a number of traditions of Nordic countries, especially Scandinavian. The Nordic countries are Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland.
The many regions of the Nordic countries share certain traditions, many of which have diverged significantly. It is possible to group together Finland, Estonia, Latvia and northwest Russia as sharing cultural similarities, contrasted with Norway, Sweden, Denmark and the Atlantic islands of Iceland and the Faroe Islands. Greenland's Inuit culture has its own musical traditions, influenced by Scandinavian culture. Finland shares many cultural similarities with both Baltics and the Scandinavian nations. The Saami of Sweden, Norway, Finland and Russia have their own unique culture, with ties to the neighboring cultures.
Genre family tree
Parent genres (↑) and subgenres (↓) of Nordic folk music.
- ↑ music of the Nordic countries
- ↑ European folk music
- ↓ Kulning
- ↓ Traditional Nordic dance music
- ↓ Danish folk music
- ↓ Finnish folk music
- ↓ Icelandic folk music
Key artists
- AURORA
- Wardruna
Frequently asked questions
What is Nordic folk music?
Nordic folk music is a music genre that emerged in Nordic countries. It is usually classed as a form of music of the Nordic countries and European folk music.
Where and when did Nordic folk music originate?
Nordic folk music originated in Nordic countries.
Who are famous Nordic folk music artists?
AURORA and Wardruna.