Kuja, kula, kauka, locka, lulla

There are many names for this form of communication. With joy, courage, voice, body and strength as your tools you will be able to explore the traditional shepherd music (vallmusik) of Sweden. This will be done through singing, calls and improvisation.

Instructor: Susanne Rosenberg is one of Sweden's most famous folk singers. She possesses a wide range of vocal expressions, from old time folk song techniques like kulning to baroque,jazz and modern artistic music. She has been a pioneer in the rediscovery of old folk singing styles and in using these old styles in new artistic contexts by working with some of Sweden's most talked about composers and directors. She founded several of the country's most well known folk music groups, including Rosenbergs Sjua (Rosenberg Seven) and Rotvälta and she has toured extensively worldwide. In 1999 she was the featured solist in Japan's Ryuichi Sakamotos Opera LIFE and she has released a number of recordings since the 1980s. She currently works as an adjunct to the Royal Academy of Music in Stockholm and in January 2000 she won the Kristallpriset (The Crystal Prize) from Edition Reimers for her contributions to Swedish music.

This course is directed towards beginners or those who have tried just a little before. You don't need any previous experience, only joy and the courage to use your voice.

Fee 2 500 kr.

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