Sinikka Langeland - Deep In The Forest | ECM Records

Sinikka Langeland - Deep In The Forest

from the album "Starflowers"
ECM 1997

Sinikka Langeland Vocals, Kantele
Arve Henriksen Trumpet
Trygve Seim Soprano Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone
Anders Jormin Double Bass
Markku Ounaskari Drums

“Starflowers” is a fascinating ECM debut for Norwegian vocalist and kantele player Sinikka Langeland. A folk singer from the forest lands near the Swedish border, Langeland explores in her work the relationship between man and nature. On this disc she sets verse of lumberjack-poet Hans Børli (1918-89), with help from an outstanding ensemble including trumpeter Arve Henriksen, saxophonist Trygve Seim, bassist Anders Jormin and percussionist Markku Ounaskari. Altogether: a marvellous confluence of folk music, sung poetry and Nordic improvisation brilliantly marshalled in Manfred Eicher’s production.

Video by Odd Geir Sæther

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