Nordic music
Photo: Johan Svenungsson (Oddjob), Public domain via Wikimedia Commons
The Nordic countries have a living heritage of folk music, well-known classical composers such as Edvard Grieg and Jean Sibelius, and a modern scene of pop, rock and electronic music.
UnderstandIf I could express the same thing with words as with music, I would, of course, use a verbal expression. Music is something autonomous and much richer. Music begins where the possibilities of language end.
DenmarkDenmark has a lively and broad musical culture.
FinlandThe national identity of Finland was formed in the 19th century, with romantic classical composers such as Jean Sibelius, Armas Järnefelt and Selim Palmgren as important contributors.
Faroe IslandsThe Faroe Islands in the North Atlantic has a rich heritage of Faroese folk music and dance and it is still very much alive.
GreenlandThe original folk music of the Greenland Inuit is the drum dancing, accompanied by storytelling songs, chants and sometimes shaman rituals. It also includes a plethora of vocal and musical games.
IcelandIceland has produced pop stars such as Björk, Emilíana Torrini, Sigur-Rós and, in 2010, Of Monsters and Men.
NorwayNorway is known for Edvard Grieg, as well as modern acts such as A-Ha, M2M, Lene Marlin, and Alexander Rybak, and a dominance of the black metal scene.
SwedenSweden has a rich folk music heritage, in particular in provinces such as Dalarna and Hälsingland. One peculiarity is drinking songs, snapsvisor, traditionally sung to a shot of schnapps.
DestinationsFestivals of classical music are held in many towns in Finland, consisting of concert series at many venues in the areas. Here some of the most remarkable are listed.
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- Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Nordic music" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
- Photo: Johan Svenungsson (Oddjob), Public domain via Wikimedia Commons