Name: Aallotar
Start: 2019-02-20T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2019-02-20T20:00:00-05:00
Location: Scandinavian Cultural Center

Aallotar

Director of the Scandinavian Cultural Center

Scandinavian Cultural Center

Aallotar is an exploration of one tradition from two perspectives. Violinist/vocalist Sara Pajunen – Finnish-American – and accordionist/vocalist Teija Niku – a Finn – use their common musical heritage as a starting point for original “chamber-folk.” Together they create new sounds that reflect their differing contemporary cultures and shared roots.
Since its formation in fall 2013 Aallotar has made numerous appearances in the US and performed at leading European festivals such as the Kaustinen Folk Music Festival (Finland) and Sounds of the North (Gdańsk, Poland). Their lithe instrumentals and beautiful vocal harmonies in both Finnish and English demonstrate how gracefully traditional and modern folk music can speak together. With their second album ‘Ameriikan laulu’ (Nordic Notes 2018), the ensemble’s distinctive sound is even more adventurous, elegant and profound. 'This one has that extra elusive appeal, its lightness of touch and melodiousness of repertoire matching the skill of (the musicians)....' fRoots UK
‘Fresh, skillful and imaginative playing.’ Kansanmusiikki (Finland)
Wednesday, February 20th |  7pm | $15 | $7 for SCC Members

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