Dråm

With their fresh and unique take on Nordic music, the Swedish musicians Erik Ask-Upmark and Anna Rynefors - known as "Dråm" - have taken the roots music community by storm. With much charm and a big sense of humour, they perform traditional Nordic music in a captivating way that speaks to audiences everywhere. They are both "riksspelmän" (a distinction awarded to the best players of traditional music in Sweden) and have toured extensively in Europe as well as in America. The quietness of Sweden’s wide open spaces shows through in the fragile melodies of this talented duo. A wonderful flow of ear-caressing musical sounds, performed with great skill on instruments such as the harp, Nyckelharpa (Swedish keyed fiddle) and Swedish bagpipes.Dråm approaches Swedish music with respect and love, imparting a contemporary and passionate character to tradition, while maintaining the very soul of it!
Dråm's CD is available at Amazon.co.uk , CDBaby.com , RootsWorld and Itunes so there's no excuse for not getting a copy today! :)

Some reviews:

"Lovely traditional melodies... all expertly played"
- Dirty Linen

"A beautiful showcase of the traditional, Swedish nyckelharpa backed by the Celtic folk harp and Swedish and medieval bagpipes, Dråm's self-titled album transports their listeners instantaneously to a life much simpler and earth-based, rich with tradition and culture. This album sits so poignantly and memorably with its listeners largely due to the distinct and plaintive, haunting quality of both the nyckelharpa and the bagpipes, lending a yearning, desiring quality to the music, one that speaks of the universal, human condition, regardless of time period. However, all analysis aside, this is simply a heartfelt, moving album."
- CD Baby, pick of the week

"A record with unbelievably dense atmosphere, created with so few instruments. Highly recommended!"
- Der Hörspiegel

"Finally - a Swedish folk music CD with great traditional worth, yet very contemporary and most enthralling to the listener. It is obvious from their energetic and emotional performance that Erik Ask-Upmark and Anna Rynefors are first-class musicians, in complete control of their instruments."
- Online Music Magazine

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Dråm is currently planning the yearly US West Coast tour (for the sixth time) which will take place in October! If you'd be interested in hosting a show, please let us know! All confirmed dates can be found on our regular website at www.draam.com.