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Stambandet presents Jul
An Exploration of Nordic Winter Traditions Celebrated Through Folk Music
Stämbandet invites you to join us as we trace the snowy path through the Scandinavian winter season, from Advent to Lucia Day and Christmas, then moving on to the magical “Trettondagen”, the days leading up to Twelfth Night. We will learn about traditional and modern celebrations of the winter holidays as expressed through folk music in the Nordic countries. The concert will take place on Saturday, January 17 at 7 p.m. at Follen Church Society, 755 Massachusetts Avenue, Lexington, Mass.
Founded in 1978, Stämbandet has a reputation for excellence both as an a cappella ensemble and a World Music vocal group. Presenting songs rarely heard outside of Iceland, Norway, Finland, Denmark, and Sweden, this captivating vocal band often breaks into six- and seven- part harmonies sung in six languages. Led by Allen LeVines, musical director since 1985, Stämbandet performs a wide range of a cappella folk traditions unique to Scandinavia, including “trall” - singers imitating fiddlers playing dance music - a practice that has been compared to scat singing.
Tickets: $10. For more information, call (781) 862-8043 or visit www.lexingtoncommunityed.org