In addition to performing, Kevin is in great demand for leading workshops and classes throughout the world. And seldom before can three fiddles have sounded so much like four and at times five instruments without using electronic trickery.” – The Herald “Seldom before can three fiddlers have sounded so well matched as the Nordic Fiddlers Bloc. It will be a constant visitor to your ears and heart once you surrender to its many charms.” Their third and most recent album “Bonfrost” has gathered numerous reviews and is said to by Folk Radio UK to “leap out of the speakers and demand attention, keeping the energetic and creative levels up throughout its twelve tracks. Their clever use of harmony, rhythm, riffs & bass lines creates a sound that leaves the listener enthralled but at the same time dumbfounded that the sound only comes from three fiddles. They maintain a firm focus on the traditions of their home while developing a sound that has been described as “meaningful”, ”intense” and “invigorating”.
Olav Luksengård Mjelva (Norway), Anders Hall (Sweden) and Kevin Henderson (Shetland Islands), have swiftly gained a reputation for their gripping and unique blend of fiddle music since the inception of the Bloc in early 2009. The Nordic Fiddlers Bloc is a fiddle trio that masterfully blends the traditions of Norway, Sweden and the Shetland Islands. This workshop is best suited to intermediate and above. You will learn a tune from each region by ear and you will also get an insight to bowing and ornamentation which is an important part of any fiddle style. This workshop will focus on the three distinct fiddle styles of Norway, Sweden and Shetland. Join us for the workshop, concert, or both! TapRoot Sessions produces concerts featuring traditional music. REFRESHMENTS available (pizza by the slice) TapRoot Sessions: Nordic Fiddlers Bloc Workshop and Concertĭewey Hall, 91 Main Street, Sheffield, MA 01257
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