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Explore the rich and varied traditions of the Nordic region through engaging interviews is musicians and other fascinating people, tales from Nordic folklore, and live recordings of Nordic music. Each episode is a taste of something different. Join musicians as they talk about their work, their inspiration, and their connection to the Nordic musical tradition. We also dive into the folktales and stores that have shaped the Nordic region for centuries. Please see our website at NordicOnTap.com for extra links and photos about each podcast. So whether you’re a fan of folklore and folktales, a lover of Nordic music, or curious about the rich cultural heritage of the Nordic countries we invite you to join us for a journey into the heart of Nordic tradition.
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Tuesday Feb 08, 2022
Tuesday Feb 08, 2022
Join me for a tale of adventure with a very unlikely hero - a little tailor who dreams big but has trouble with the reality of dangerous situations. This Grimm Brothers folktale was collected in Denmark in the late 1800s and features hungry giants, a not so friendly unicorn, and a ferocious wild boar. Why do the people he meets think he’s heroic material? How does our hero even survive, let alone succeed? And how do you define success, anyway?
We also hear a hardanger “quartet” with instruments built by Lynn Berg (see our previous podcast) - with the nearly one-of-a-kind hardanger viola and cello. They play the rousing Ulrik Polka….which has a secret song hidden within it. Can you help us figure out what that is?
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