FRIDAY 10/4 2026

KJELTRING is a young trio from the Norwegian Academy of Music, consisting of Åsmund A. Farstad on violin, Colin Lilius Karlsen on double bass, and William G. Dillner on drums. Since their debut in December 2022, they have performed frequently in Oslo, including at Parkteatret, Ljøsblått and Serendip.

 

Their music is rooted in Norwegian folk traditions, using violin and Hardanger fiddle tunes as a foundation, enriched with powerful bass lines, intricate drum grooves and microtonal harmonies. Drawing inspiration from traditions across Norway, especially Vestlandet and Valdres, they combine respectful arrangements with jazz improvisation and rock-influenced rhythms and tonalities.

 

The result is a vibrant and distinctive sound where every performance becomes a new musical experience.

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The concert is part of the industry fair Nordic Folk Alliance.

 

Presented by:

RFoD

Marianne Maans is a freelance violinist and singer from Turku, Finland, specializing in the Finnish-Swedish folk music tradition. She holds a Master’s degree in folk music from the Sibelius Academy and performs both as a solo artist and with ensembles such as Maans–Perkola–Sandås, Eija Kankaanranta–Marianne Maans and Maans & Puurtinen. Alongside performing, she works as a community musician with people of all ages and has contributed to around twenty recordings.

 

Bow Waves is inspired by the sea, traditional sailing and the folk music of the Finnish archipelago. Through folk songs and solo violin, Maans creates narrative soundscapes that move between intimate moments and expressive musical landscapes. The work invites listeners on a journey through islands, waters, memories and emotions shaped by tradition and personal experience.

 

The concert is part of the industry fair Nordic Folk Alliance.

 

Presented by:

RFoD

Nuka Alice Lund is a key figure in the revitalization of Inuit drum dancing and singing in Greenland. She preserves traditional songs while also composing her own drum songs. After learning drum dancing from Pauline Lumholt in 2009, she created her first original drum song the same year. Since then, she has built a repertoire of original and co-written songs, weaving them together with storytelling in her performances.

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Working full time with drum dance, she performs, creates and teaches in order to help sustain this Greenlandic Inuit tradition, which was inscribed on UNESCO’s Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity in 2021.

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She has performed widely, including opening Greenland’s parliamentary autumn gathering in 2017 together with the respected East Greenlandic drum dancer Anda Kuitsi – the first drum dancers ever to do so. Nuka Alice has also opened the annual Arctic Sounds music festival since its launch in 2014. In 2025 she published her first book, Inngerta.

The concert is part of the industry fair Nordic Folk Alliance.

 

Presented by:

RFoD

Ragga Gröndal (Ragnheiður Gröndal) is an Icelandic singer, pianist and composer known for her expressive interpretations of Iceland’s folk heritage. For nearly two decades she has reimagined traditional songs, blending ancient melodies with an intimate, contemporary sound.

 

Her albums Þjóðlög (2006) and Tregagás (2009) helped revitalize Icelandic folk music. She also composes original works shaped by Nordic folk aesthetics; her 2019 album Töfrabörn was nominated for the Icelandic Music Awards.

 

Gröndal has performed widely across Europe, including WOMEX and Hamburg’s Elbphilharmonie together with the NDR Bigband in arrangements by Geir Lysne. A new project exploring traditional songs and Icelandic rímur is currently underway.

 

Performing with guitarist Guðmundur Pétursson, she creates atmospheric Nordic concerts marked by a voice of rare clarity and emotional depth that brings Iceland’s song tradition vividly to life.

 

The concert is part of the industry fair Nordic Folk Alliance.

 

Presented by:

RFoD

The Forbidden Melodies is an evening celebrating one of Afghanistan’s most significant musicians and composers.​ Through Nashenas' life story and music, a cultural heritage shaped by resistance and anonymity is reflected – from Nashenas’ early years to the present day, as the music continues to live on in exile.

 

Come and experience an evening where the forbidden melodies are brought back to life on stage.

 

The evening begins with the screening of the film "The Life Journey of Nashenas", and a panel discussion on freedom and democracy. This will be followed by a concert and the presentation of a Lifetime Achievement Award to ​Nashenas – who will be present in person.

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Program
17:30 Opening remarks
17:35 Film screening: The Life Journey of Nashenas
17:50–18:30 Panel discussion
18:30–19:30 Break. The bar in the Kuben foyer is open.
19:30–20:40 The Forbidden Melodies – Concert
20:40 Presentation of the “Lifetime Achievement Award” to Nashenas
21:00 End

After the award ceremony, it’s Open Stage Folk Music at the Kanal Stage (free entry) at 21:15. See below.

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Presented by:

Malmö Live Konserthus, Studieförbundet NBV

HOSTIKKA formed in 2023 and released their debut single “Mahonki” the same year, accompanied by an internationally award-winning music video directed by Jori Grönroos. In 2024 they were selected as a showcase act at the Kaustinen Folk Music Festival, and their second single “Lähtölaulu” was released in June with a music video featuring actor Antti Peltola.

 

Their 2025 debut album “aikaa” highlights the band’s signature blend of strong ensemble playing, rhythmic drive and melodic sensitivity. The music is composed by double bassist Saija Hostikka and guitarist–producer Jaakko Penttilä.

 

Rooted in Finnish dance traditions such as quadrille and waltz, HOSTIKKA’s sound also draws from bluegrass, americana, jazz and world music, creating expressive instrumental music that feels both distinctly Finnish and refreshingly new.

 

The concert is part of the industry fair Nordic Folk Alliance.

 

Presented by:

RFoD

Fromseier Hockings is an award-winning Danish duo from Øksendrup on Funen who, for more than 25 years, have captivated audiences across Europe, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Ditte Fromseier, Denmark’s Musician of the Year 2015, combines classical and folk traditions with Sigurd Hockings’ distinctive guitar playing to create a unique musical world where tradition meets innovation.

 

As partners both on and off stage, their musical interplay is marked by intimacy, mutual understanding and a deeply present musical expression. Their compositions draw on Ditte’s Bornholm roots and Sigurd’s fascination with Irish and American music, while at the same time exploring new musical territories.

 

Fromseier/Hockings stand out as both preservers of tradition and pioneers shaping the future of Nordic folk music.

 

The concert is part of the industry fair Nordic Folk Alliance.

 

Presented by:

RFoD

Amaro Freitas plays as if every note carries a story. From his piano rise the rhythms of Recife, filled with strength, struggle, and spirituality. His music draws its pulse from the streets of northeastern Brazil and transforms it into a world of its own – a form of jazz that is wild, spiritual, and deeply human. Here, Afro-Brazilian rituals, urban energy, and a constant yearning for freedom meet and merge.

Picnic concert, doors open at 7 PM, on stage at 7:30 PM. Approx. 45 minutes × 2 + 20-minute intermission

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Presented by:

Victoriateatern

Meet Albin Myrin in an intimate concert of Nordic folk music. He is a folk musician with a strong grounding in several Nordic folk music traditions. On Hardanger fiddle, violin and clarinet, he offers tune playing with great intensity and passion.

 

The concert is a close encounter with Albin’s favourite music. Beautiful melodies and rich variation, all delivered with compelling presence. Albin can also be heard in the groups Kalejdoskop Trio, Västanvinden and VAK.

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Presented by:

TangoFolk Malmö, Mix Musik

Den Fule is back. Now even uglier.
Many years of beauty sleep for absolutely no benefit. Since 2024, Den Fule has been welcomed back by captivated and enthusiastic audiences, and in 2025 the band has presented a handful of new songs with their sights set on an album release in 2026. Den Fule has been a success at venues and festivals such as Playhouse Jazz in Gothenburg, Victoriateatern in Malmö, Korröfestivalen, Falu Folkmusiknatta, Stallet in Stockholm, and many more.
 

Den Fule are:
Sten Källman – saxophone and percussion
Henrik Cederblom – guitar
Stefan Bergman – bass
Christian Jormin – drums
 

Den Fule won a Swedish Grammy in 1993 for Best Folk Music Production for their debut album Lugumleik. Extensive touring in the Nordic countries followed, as well as trips to places such as the United States, India, and Turkey. Three more albums were released. The latest, Contrebande, was a collaboration with, among others, Solo and Adama Cissoko from Senegal.

Now Den Fule are back with renewed energy after a few years of silence—this time as a quartet spreading their mix of Nordic roots music with influences from rock, jazz, and Afro traditions

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Presented by:

Malmö Folk

Folk music and bar hangout 'til late!

Students from music academies in the Nordic and Baltic countries will keep the folk and world music beats going.

Special guests for the evening are students from the Folk and World Music program at Skurups Folk High School.

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Presented by:

Malmö Live Konserthus, Nordtrad