Axel Sjölander – Spelman i Grönadal

In 1992, a comprehensive presentation of folk musician Axel Sjölander was published in the form of a cassette tape and a book written by folk music researcher and riksspelman Magnus Gustafsson. Spelman i Grönadal is a fascinating and profound documentation of one of Småland’s really great fiddlers. 25 mostly previously unpublished sound recordings from 1957 to 1980 give rich examples of his soulful and rhythmic playing.

In cooperation with Smålands Musikarkiv, Caprice Records has now rereleased the documentation recordings, both on CD and digitally.

The CD is included in the box with the book, and can be bought at Smålands Musikarkiv.

The digital copy can be streamed at Spotify or downloaded at iTunes.

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      Polska efter fadern (1) Music: Traditional

    • 2.
      Kalla-Nissens vals (efter fadern) Music: Traditional

    • 3.
      Dahls schottis (efter Karl-Magnus 'Kongen' Ohlsson, Ramsberg) Music: Traditional

    • 4.
      Kadrilj (efter fadern) Music: Traditional

    • 5.
      Hambo-Polska (efter Ester Andersson, Yttre Källehult) Music: Traditional

    • 6.
      Polka (efter Alfred Karlsson, Grönadal) Music: Traditional

    • 7.
      Tantolini (efter fadern) Music: Traditional

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      Polska efter fadern (2) Music: Traditional

    • 9.
      Springvals (efter fadern) Music: Traditional

    • 10.
      Banmästarns polkett (efter fadern) Music: Traditional

    • 11.
      Sjömansvals (efter Alrik Larsson, Grönadal) Music: Traditional

    • 12.
      Kronobergs regementes marsch Music: Traditional

    • 13.
      Polska efter fadern (3) Music: Traditional

    • 14.
      O, tysta ensamhet (visa efter fadern) Music: Traditional

    • 15.
      Polka efter fadern och Johan Dahl, Odensjö (1) Music: Traditional

    • 16.
      Den enradiga (vals efter Oskar Persson, Yttre Källehult) Music: Traditional

    • 17.
      Kalla-Nissens polkett (efter fadern) Music: Traditional

    • 18.
      Mazurka (efter fadern) Music: Traditional

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      Polska efter fadern (4) Music: Traditional

    • 20.
      Rhenländare/gånglåt (efter fadern) Music: Traditional

    • 21.
      Schottis (efter fadern) Music: Traditional

    • 22.
      Polka efter fadern och Johan Dahl, Odensjö (2) Music: Traditional

    • 23.
      Engelska (efter fadern) Music: Traditional

    • 24.
      Polka (efter Karl-Magnus 'Kongen' Ohlsson, Ramsberg) Music: Traditional

    • 25.
      Karl Rundgrens vals (efter fadern) Music: Traditional

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CD/digital // CAP 60012 // Folk // Releasedate: 13 September, 2016