Cargo Records

Straum

Nils Økland is one of Norways leading Hardanger fiddle players, a renewer of traditional folk music who is also known to build bridges to classical and contemporary music.

In contrast to many fiddlers Økland writes most of the music himself, ranging from beautiful, melodic ballads to atmospheric experiments and darker soundscapes. This is his second solo album, the follow up to "Blå Harding", an album that received fantastic reviews when it was released in 1996.

If this is holy music, it is for a space church, at once ethereal and heartily substantial. The Wire, UK

Heartfelt and fiery, the most exciting energy centre in Norwegian folkmusic. Dagbladet,

Extraordinary, genuine and exciting. Aftenposten, NO

Beautiful and magical, Økland music has real substance. Dagsavisen, NO

Historically, it's musicians like Nils Økland that will be remembered as pioneers. Spelemannsbladet, NO

The highlights are so many that picking favourites is difficult. Warmly recommended. Morgenbladet, NO.

A series of exquisite moments. FolkRoots, UK

Økland is constantly moving into a unique musical universe. Listen To Norway, NO