The last Swedish folk release of 2011!
Maria Misgeld – Romans i moll
Maria Misgeld - one of Swedens foremost folksingers releases her second album with traditional folk songs. This time she sings archaic songs from as scattered places as Äppelbo, Ovansjö, Borgå, the Western Isles, Bykle, Leicester... Beautiful, sad and romantic stories with groovy and harsh melodies. Nordic blues in it’s right sense.
Musicians:
Olle Lindvall - Nylon stringed acoustic guitar
Olof Misgeld - Fiddle and Viola
Arne Forsén - Harmonium
Maria on Swedish radio with samples from the new album:
P2 ”Folke” 11/12 2011 http://sverigesradio.se/sida/default.aspx?programid=2487
Maria Misgeld is a Swedish folksinger - and teacher at the Royal Collage of Music in Stockholm. Her first album ”Margits sånger” was released in 2007 by Sjelvar Records. Her new record ”Romans i Moll” is released on her own label ”Misgeld Music”
Maria is also one of three singers in the vocal group ”Irmelin” www.irmelin.nu
www.misgeldmusic.com
Contact:
Maria Misgeld +4670 - 757 67 02
maria@misgeldmusic.com
Press: Christina Glaeser
Glaeser PR & Media Production
Hantverkargatan 52A
11231 STOCKHOLM
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+46-(0)739-479851
christina.glaeser@gmail.com
press@misgeldmusic.com
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Maria sings traditional Irish folkmusic with the band Ambush and Swedish folk song in the A´capella trio Irmelin.
Maria has composed theatermusic and participated as a musician in several theater, dance, and circus productions
Workshops and private lessons
Discography:
Irmelin "Kärligheten" Blue Sparrow Records in 2006
"Margit's songs" Sjelvar Records 2007
Irmelin "Gyldene freden" Blue Sparrow Records in 2008
"Romans i moll" MM 2011
Education:
Royal College of Music - Stockholm 1999 - 2005
University of Dalarna - Falun, Folk music in the Nordic countries 1995-96
"Maria Misgeld is an excellent singer who holds our attention effortlessly," "Margits sånger has its own unique way with this exciting approach, and it works to perfection here. One of the best folk records this writer has heard in quite a while."
Duck Baker (London, England)
Dirty Linen #138 oct/nov 2008
Contact:
Maria Misgeld
E-mail maria@misgeldmusic.com
Phone: +4670-757 67 02
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