Rydvall Mjelva Carr With Isa Gordon & Glasgow Madrigirls

After crossing paths and exploring the idea of collaboration for years, Erik Rydvall, Olav Mjelva, and Ale Carr, three of the brightest stars in the Nordic music, have finally joined forces in a new trio.

Their unique instrumentation, nyckelharpa, Hardanger fiddle, and cittern, combines the intricate textures of Nordic traditional music. Masters of their craft, they explore the twists and turns of Scandinavian melodies, blending the depth of Nordic folk traditions with subtle influences from chamber and baroque music.

Olav and Erik’s music has also been featured in films and games such as The Lord of the Rings, Loki, and God of War. United, they craft a musical journey that is both captivating and unforgettable. Ale has also earned a formidable reputation as a composer and performer, collaborating with artists like violin virtuoso Pekka Kuusisto. Three masters of their art, breaking new boundaries with Nordic music.

Growing out of her album 8Men, released earlier this year, Isa Gordon brings together music and spoken word in a sideways exploration of Scotland, its histories, contradictions and place in an increasingly bewildering world.

Joined by members of Glasgow's Madrigirls, with arrangements developed with the generous help of Katy Lavinia Cooper, this is a collection of old and new work, reshaped for voices, exploring what we inherit and what we choose to believe about it.