Nordic Folk

If there is anything that can be said to define the music scene in the Nordic countries, it is that it is tremendously diverse, something that this engaging and informative guide to Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Iceland's folk music will demonstrate. After reading this book, the readers will be able to dance on the violins of Hardanger fiddle or listen to the otherworldly lyrics of the Icelandic ballads. Learn the background and the role of the folk music of the Nordic countries, being introduced to the genuine musical and percussion instruments, singing techniques, and dances of the region. Discover how these traditions develop both in the colourful examples, leading personalities, and performances which proved the fact of the continents' spirit and creativity in folk music life. Regardless of whether one is a fan of music, a student of history, or just plain bored with popular music of the current trend, the compilation album Nordic Folk opens a window into the past and present of northern folk music. From the detailed information about every performer and his or her work to the conceptional analyses and outlooks on the further development of folk music this book is a gold mine for everyone interested in the songs and tales of North-Europa. Find out what people from the North are singing about and witness the eternal beauty of the folk vocals.

A study is made on the origins of Nordic folk music, the instruments that are used in this music and how music is played in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Iceland. Its services are very vital in offering anyone interested in the richness of Northern European music a relevant and adequate reference tool. As a result, the readers will be able to learn about the relationship between folk music in the Nordic countries and the region's identities, folklore, and practices. The book is in a way closer to being historic-cultural since it links music to culture and history giving a comprehensive view of Nordic culture. With vivid descriptions of legendary musicians and folk ensembles, examples of concerts and albums, well-structured and readably narrated, filled with the authors' and musicians' stories, the book turns musicology into art. Discussions on performance further enrich the book as well as make it informative, visually appealing and useful for performers and music lovers. Apart from the historical aspects and traditions of the Nordic peoples, the book covers modern tendencies, innovations, and outlooks for folk music in the Nordic countries. This kind of understanding of the development of a given culture and perspective in the future assists the reader in understanding the transformation of traditional music to contemporary genres.

Auteur
Maher Asaad Baker (In Arabic: ) is a Syrian Musician, Author, Journalist, VFX & Graphic artist, and Director, he was born in Damascus in 1977. Since his teens, he has been building up his career, starting by developing applications and websites while exploring various types of media-creating paths. He started his career in 1997 with a dream of being one of the most well-known artists in the world. Reading was always a part of his life as he was always surrounded by his father's books, but his writing ability didn't develop until a later age as his most time was occupied with other things such as developing, writing songs and music, or in media projects production, he is most known for his book "How I wrote a million Wikipedia articles" and a novel entitled "Becoming the man".