About Åkervinda
Förgänglighet (Impermanence – the passing of time) We’re nearing the end, with two songs that lean into the existential and melancholic. The first is a hymn that reminds us everything here on earth is only borrowed – we’re here for a short while and then we return to the soil. The second is a Danish folk song that praises nature and the birds in the forest – but it also speaks to a deeper theme. In a world with millions of people fleeing their homes, we part from the ones we love. It hurts. But there’s joy too in finding one another again. 14. Allt vad vi 15. Jeg gik mig ud en sommerdag 16. J ag står upp en morgon – Spell No. 3 ^ A song to wash all dark thoughts away – something we may need after the last two songs: This is how hate and envy will melt away, as the salt washes away in water. * Composed by Karin Ohlsson, arranged by Åkervinda # Traditional, with composition by Agnes Åhlund, arranged by Åkervinda ^ Composed by Susanna Rosenberg, arranged by Åkervinda
At the heart of Åkervinda are four jazz singers, united by a deep love for folk music. With their fresh, modern interpretations, they breathe new life into traditional Scandinavian folk tunes. The group’s second album, Förgänglighet , earned a Swedish Grammis nomination for Folk Music of the Year, setting the stage for their continued success. In 2023 Åkervinda released their third album, Så Skall Hat och Avund Smältas ( This is how hate and envy will melt away ). Like its predecessors, the album is rich with Nordic folk traditions, reimagined through the group’s distinctive arrangements. It balances light and dark, joy and sorrow, humour and solemnity. From the energetic dance rhythms to the contemplative mysticism of ‘Uti Vår Hage’ (‘In Our Garden’), the album takes listeners on an emotional journey. It captures the meditative spirit of ‘Allt vad vi på jorden äge’ (‘All we have on this earth’), reflects the chaos of our world in ‘Jeg gik mig ud en sommerdag’ (‘I went out one summer day’) and culminates in the uplifting ‘Jag står upp en morgon’ (‘I got up one morning’), which offers a powerful message: hate and envy will dissolve, like salt in water. ‘Blågeta’, a single from this album won the prestigious DMA Roots prize for Song of the Year, further cementing the group’s impact on the folk music scene. Recorded in Germany, Så Skall Hat och Avund Smältas is a departure from the group’s previous work, with production by Morten Vinther Sørensen (former member of the renowned vocal quintet The Real Group) alongside Åkervinda. The album was released by Ladybird/Naxos. Åkervinda has performed at prominent vocal festivals and folk venues across Europe, Canada and the US. They’ve shared the stage with esteemed ensembles such as the Malmö Symphony Orchestra, Beethoven Orchestra Bonn and The Swingles, to name just a few. In July 2019, they made their TV debut on Sweden’s beloved Allsång på Skansen .
Credits
Åkervinda members Iris Bergcrantz, Agnes Åhlund, Linda Bergström, Lise Kroner
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