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Balto-Finnic music is a category of music of Balto-Finnic people, that overlaps with both Nordic folk music of Nordic countries and Baltic folk music of Baltic states. Finland's musical ties are primarily to the Balto-Finnic peoples of Russia and Estonia (Cronshaw, 91). Runic singing was practiced throughout the area inhabited by these peoples.
Nordic popular music, also referred to as Scandinavian popular music, includes pop and rock music of the Nordic countries. The musical scene is known for its biggest bands like ABBA, Roxette, A-ha, Michael Learns to Rock, Ace of Base, and Aqua. These are by far the biggest non-metal acts to come out of Sweden, Norway and Denmark.
View history; General What links here; Related changes; Upload file; ... The following is a list of notable events that occurred in the year 1900 in Scandinavian music.
Swedish folk music is a genre of music based largely on folkloric collection work that began in the early 19th century in Sweden. [1] The primary instrument of Swedish folk music is the fiddle . Another common instrument, unique to Swedish traditions, is the nyckelharpa .
5 August – Pauline Hall, Norwegian music critic and composer (died 1969). [10] 8 September – Bjørn Talén, Norwegian operatic tenor (died 1945). [11] 11 September – Marius Ulfrstad, composer, organist and music teacher (died 1968). [12] 13 October – Gösta Nystroem, Swedish composer (died 1966) [13]
View history; General ... The following is a list of notable events that occurred in the year 1899 in Scandinavian music ... Jean Sibelius – "Song of the ...
They focused on instrumental polska music, with vocals and influences from other traditional genres becoming more prominent since the 1990s. By 1970, the "dansband" culture also began. Music in Sweden is a vital part of Swedish culture, as evidenced by the national success of musical shows like Allsång på Skansen and Melodifestivalen. [1]
View history; Tools. ... The following is a list of notable events that occurred in the year 1891 in Scandinavian music ... Jean Sibelius – Seven Runeberg Songs