Folkelarm 2009 has grown significantly since its initial event five years ago, and is now considered as being Scandinavia’s key happening for the traditional/world/crossover music industry. The programme is diverse and strong, varying from acoustic and pure-sounding traditional soloists and duos to big-band crossover acts.

The event’s Nordic focus is also evident, given the appearance of such top acts as Finland’s Karoliina Kantelinen, Sweden’s Hedningarna and Denmark’s Afenginn. The Norwegian Music Information Center (MIC) has delivered profiles on the Norwegian 2009 Folkelarm acts. Read them by following the links below:

Frikar

Torgeir Vassvik

Den Store Norske Gitarkvartett

Ragnhild Furebotten and Tore Bruvoll w/Hekla Stålstrenga

Elisabeth Vatn – Piper on the Roof ensemble

Unni Løvlid

Gro Marie Svidal

Marie Forr Klåpbakken Trio

Valkyrien Allstars

Seven Winds

Synnøve S. Bjørset

Rysstad/Storli/Morken

Dozo

Tiar

Aslak O Brimi and Erlend Viken