The Nordic Roots Program provides a space for artists of different experiences and cultures to work together and learn from each other. The large number of Scandinavian-Americans living in Minnesota makes it an ideal location for education and promotion of Scandinavian heritage.
The multi award winning Lena Jonsson Trio continues to break new grounds around the world with their unique mix of deeply rooted Swedish folk, jazz, American old-time and electro acoustic sounds.
Helping us celebrate our 35th Anniversary and part of our Nordic Roots Series, beloved Swedish duo, VÄSEN return! A very 'fiddle forward' night with support from The Nordic Fiddler's Bloc making their debut on The Cedar stage. Stringed instruments galore!
Making their Cedar debut and as part of our Nordic Roots Series, we welcome Jenni Venäläinen & Melkutus Party from Finland! Old Karelian tunes played by kantele, the traditional string instrument, have a minimalistic, improvisational and rhythmic nature that compliments the aesthetics of modern electronic ambient and party music. The concert program also contains new compositions based on the rich tradition of kantele.
