“Starflowers” is a fascinating ECM debut for Norwegian vocalist and kantele player Sinikka Langeland. A folk singer from the forest lands near the Swedish border, Langeland explores in her work the relationship between man and nature. On this disc she sets verse of lumberjack-poet Hans Børli (1918-89), with help from an outstanding ensemble including trumpeter Arve Henriksen, saxophonist Trygve Seim, bassist Anders Jormin and percussionist Markku Ounaskari. Altogether: a marvellous confluence of folk music, sung poetry and Nordic improvisation brilliantly marshalled in Manfred Eicher’s production.
Starflowers
Sinikka Langeland
04:10- 2Den lill fløyten
04:37 - 3Sølv
03:09 - 4Treet som vekser opp-ned
06:30 - 5Saltstein
03:42 - 6Sus i myrull
05:14 - 7Støv
02:53 - 8Stjernestund
07:52 - 9Langt innpå skoga
08:08 - 10Det er ei slik natt
04:00 - 11Vindtreet
06:00 - 12Elghjertet
05:54 - 13Har du lyttet til elvene om natta?
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YEAR | DATE | VENUE | LOCATION | |
2023 | June 08 | tba | Strandebarm, Norway | |
2023 | June 11 | Eiker kirke | Eiker, Norway | |
2023 | July 05 | Fjord Classics | Aalborg, Norway | |
2023 | July 08 | Garana Jazz Festival | Garana, Romania | |
2023 | July 29 | Vellene | Guddal, Norway | |
2023 | August 18 | Jazzfestival | Oslo, Norway | |
2023 | August 31 | Baltic Sea Festival | Stockholm, Sweden |