Norland Wind

Harp Music and Song from the Celtic Northwest

KERSTIN BLODIG: vocals, guitar, bodhrán

THOMAS LOEFKE: Celtic harp

NOEL DUGGAN (Clannad): vocals, guitar

LIV VESTER LARSEN: fiddle, viola, vocals

HENNING FLINTHOLM: vocals, keyboards, flutes

Donegal, the Celtic Northwest of Ireland, with its Irish language, folklore, legends, its treasure of traditional songs and melodies and its majestic landscape, provides inspiration for the compositions of the group Norland Wind. Donegal-born Noel Duggan, also member of the Irish cult group Clannad (17 CDs, Grammy award) lends a strong Celtic element to the group’s repertoire with songs in his native Irish language. Haunting harp instrumentals written by Thomas Loefke, songs composed by singer/guitarist Kerstin Blodig and traditional songs from Donegal are the main features of the programme. The harp, Kerstin’s clear, expressive voice, Noel’s earthy baritone, compact guitar and keyboard arrangements and vocal harmony blend to create a uniquely evocative and emotional sound. Liv Vester Larsen‘s fiddle puts extra energy to this special Norland Wind sound and Henning Flintholm’s keyboard provides the warm foundation.