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The Nordic Sound with Jameson Foster

Jameson Foster
Nordic Music
Nordic Folk Music
Folk Music
Heilung
Black Metal
Norwegian Folk Music
MÍO
Danish Folk Music
Folklore
Midgardsblot
Scandinavian Folk Music
Eivør
Viking Reenactment
Viking Music
Dei Farne
Tvinna
Mio
Jouhikko
Oral Tradition
Pain

What is the Nordic sound? Is there even a Nordic sound to begin with? Why has the music of the North long invited so much popular attention and imagination across the centuries? Join musicologist Jameson Foster as he explores the very question of music and Nordic cultural heritage through interviews with some of the most prominent musicians in the Nordic music scene today across genres, from black... more

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In Nordic Sound #64 I sit down with the voices of Songleikr to discuss the making of their new album "Fuglefolk". We also geek out about birds... just a little bit. 

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After a long hiatus, the Nordic Sound returns with Jósúa Hróðgeir Rood to talk about Nexion's latest album "Sundrung". Not only is Josh a rising vocal star in the extreme metal scene, but as a scholar he is currently writing my PHD ... more

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What a year to be a Nordic music geek, eh? This is already my fourth year of doing these year-end lists, and looking back, I do believe this year has left the greatest impression on me. Not only as a listener, but as a musician myse... more

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Faber and I had such a good time hanging out for Nordic Sound 52 , that we just had to have him back on the channel to talk about Sowulo’s latest album, NIHT. We also talk about our shared challenges of listening to music as musicia... more

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Kasia Sikora-Black
Musician, trained as music therapist, joining Songleikr as vocalist
Songleikr
Episode: #64 - Songleikr's "Fuglefolk" with Ingrid Auné Falch, Maria Franz, and Kasia Sikora-Black
Josh Rood
Member of the Icelandic blackened death metal band, Nexion.
Nexion
Episode: #63 - Jósúa Hróðgeir Rood of NEXION talks Sundrung
Faber Horbach
Musician and member of Sowulo
Sowulo
Episode: #62 - Faber Horbach talks Sowulo's new album NIHT
Runahild Kvitbjarkan
Musician and author focused on Nordic music, magic, and spirituality.
Episode: #61 - Runahild Kvitbjarkan talks Seid, Healing, and Spirituality
Maja Kjaer Jacobson
Danish fiddler and leader of the Maja Kjaer C. Orchestra
Episode: #59 - Maja Kjaer | Danish Folk Music and Fiddling
Mathias Dahlsveen
Vocalist of the folk metal band Vanvidd
Vanvidd
Episode: #57 - Mathias Dahlsveen (Vanvidd) | Live from Midgardsblot
Johannes Geworkian Hellman
Hurdy-Gurdy player and member of the duo Symbio
Symbio
Episode: #56 - Johannes Geworkian Hellman (Symbio) | A Nordic Hurdy-Gurdy Virtuoso
Björn Kaidel
Folk musician and member of Aklea and Plønk.
Akleja, Plønk
Episode: #55 - Björn Kaidel (Akleja, Plønk) | Scandinavian Folk Music in Germany
Mia Guldhammer
Celebrated Danish vocalist known for her knowledge of medieval ballad repertoire and experience in the Viking market scene.
Virelai
Episode: #54 - Mia Guldhammer (Virelai) | Danish Folk Music, Medieval Ballads, and Viking Reenactments

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Jameson Foster
Host of The Nordic Sound; ethnomusicologist and Nordic music specialist with ties to academic and cultural institutions.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 28 ratings
  • Gold standard of podcasts

    No fluff, no surprise agenda. Just great musicians having wonderful conversations. The sound quality is exceptional and consistent. Host Jameson is so thoughtful with his questions and guidance in the direction of the conversation. As a lifelong musician, I feel like I’m in a room with friends when I’m listening to Nordic Sound.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Nico
    United States8 months ago
  • Love this

    I’m so intrigued by the music, the history, the insight. The guests are interesting and Jameson is a wonderful podcaster!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Yogiaccountant
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great and Accessible Musicology

    I’m a very new listener, but have found this podcast to be intriguing, interdisciplinary, and totally accessible for people from all musical backgrounds! I have really enjoyed learning more about Nordic history and music! Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    LukeAGriffin
    United States3 years ago

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Thoughtful host with insightful questions and clear enthusiasm for Nordic music.
Accessible and interdisciplinary, appealing to newcomers and longtime listeners alike.
High-quality sound and engaging guest conversations that feel like a room with friends.

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#64 - Songleikr's "Fuglefolk" with Ingrid Auné Falch, Maria Franz, and Kasia Sikora-Black
Q: What is Songleikr's relationship to traditional Nordic folk music?
They see Songleikr as a gateway and a modern, fresh reimagining rather than a strict folk replication, balancing tradition with contemporary expression and making traditional elements accessible through storytelling and new textures.
#64 - Songleikr's "Fuglefolk" with Ingrid Auné Falch, Maria Franz, and Kasia Sikora-Black
Q: What was it like integrating a new third voice into Songleikr?
Kasia's arrival allowed the group to expand harmonies and place, with Kasia fitting into the lower/middle vocal ranges and helping craft a more three-dimensional vocal texture, while still keeping the band's organic, unelectrified folk core.
#64 - Songleikr's "Fuglefolk" with Ingrid Auné Falch, Maria Franz, and Kasia Sikora-Black
Q: How did Fuglefolk come to be, and did the bird theme emerge from the music or vice versa?
The title was proposed by Maria, and the bird imagery grew alongside Kasia joining and the album's development; the concept also crystallized during a four-week stay at a farm, where birds and forest surroundings influenced the atmosphere and themes.
#61 - Runahild Kvitbjarkan talks Seid, Healing, and Spirituality
Q: What inspired you to write a book alongside your album?
Runahild felt the need to share her personal experiences and perspectives on magic and spirituality, bringing beauty and connection to the world.
#61 - Runahild Kvitbjarkan talks Seid, Healing, and Spirituality
Q: What does the term 'Seid' mean to you, and how does it relate to your music?
Seid represents a type of North magic or witchcraft, and it has deeply called to Runahild since her youth, intertwining with her personal healing journey and music.

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A Nordic musicology-focused series features in-depth conversations with prominent musicians and scholars who explore Nordic cultural heritage across genres—from folk and medieval-inspired sounds to black metal and ritual-inflected music. Episodes often center on spirituality, folklore, environmental themes, and the evolving Nordic sound, highlighting personal journeys, cross-cultural collaborations, and the role of place and tradition in creative practice. The show stands out for its rigor, accessibility, and emphasis on authentic storytelling, often connecting musical identity with spirituality, history, and community impact.

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2. Josh Rood
3. Faber Horbach
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