Triakel
Triakel | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Sweden |
| Genres | Folk Nordic Roots Revival |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Labels | |
| Associated acts | Garmarna, Hoven Droven |
| Website | http://www.triakel.se/ |
| Members | Emma Härdelin |
Triakel is a Swedish folk band. They mostly perform old Swedish folk songs, particularly those from the Jämtland area, but also include songs by contemporary folk artists.
Triakel was founded in 1995 by Emma Härdelin (Garmarna), (Hoven Droven) and (former Hoven Droven member); Eriksson and Strömstedt had to perform together using only the fiddle and harmonium on New Year's Eve 1994 following a lost bet, and the performance was so successful that they decided to continue with the project. Härdelin later on joined the newly formed band as the singer, and the name "Triakel" (a kind of sweet, black liquorice in the Swedish dialect of Jämtland; the word is etymologically related to the English "treacle") was chosen after a long discussion.[1]
Discography[]
Albums[]
- Triakel (May 1998, released by )
- Vintervisor (Winter Songs) (November 2000, released by )
- Sånger från 63° N (Songs from 63° N) (September 2004, released by )
- Ten Years of Triakel (2005, released by Triakel Records)
- (2011)
- (2014, released by Westpark Music)
- (March 2019, released by Triakel Records)
Singles[]
- "" (1999, featuring Benny Andersson of ABBA)[1]
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b Nickson, Chris. "Triakel Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 1 June 2014.
External links[]
- Swedish folk music groups
- Swedish musical trios