Explore the rich and varied traditions of the Nordic region through engaging interviews is musicians and other fascinating people, tales from Nordic folklore, and live recordings of Nordic music.
Each episode is a taste of something different. Join musicians as they talk about their work, their inspiration, and their connection to the Nordic musical tradition. We also dive into the folktales and stores that have shaped the Nordic region for centuries.
So whether you’re a fan of folklore and folktales, a lover of Nordic music, or curious about the rich cultural heritage of the Nordic countries we invite you to join us for a journey into the heart of Nordic tradition.
Recent Episodes
- Norwegian Society and the Laws of Jante
Nordic society seems to be governed by a set of unspoken rules on how to behave around others. These rules… Read more: Norwegian Society and the Laws of Jante - The Rosemaled Church and the Journey to Belong
An ocean-going ship has long been a metaphor for a journey, literal or spiritual, and model ships are still found… Read more: The Rosemaled Church and the Journey to Belong - Seattle’s Scandinavian Hour Radio Show
In 1959, twenty-year-old Doug Warne and Ron Olsen agreed to produce the Scandinavian Hour, in order to keep this cherished… Read more: Seattle’s Scandinavian Hour Radio Show - Relating to Fjord Horses: Rory and Kristin Miller
The Norwegian fjord horse or fjording is one of the oldest breeds of domesticated horses known from 4000 years ago. “Fjords”… Read more: Relating to Fjord Horses: Rory and Kristin Miller - Nordic Folktale Water Creatures
Have you ever looked out over a lake at night, wondering if that splash you heard was something to worry… Read more: Nordic Folktale Water Creatures - The National Aquarium of Norway
The Seattle Aquarium is expanding to include sharks from Indonesia. Is this for the entertainment value or is there an… Read more: The National Aquarium of Norway - The Lur and Prillar Guri: Dr. Joan Paddock
The lur is one of the great folk instruments of Scandinavia and was traditionally used by women at mountain farms,… Read more: The Lur and Prillar Guri: Dr. Joan Paddock - Thor Heyerdahl & the Scientific Community
The celebrated hero who sailed the Kon-Tiki across the Pacific, wrote several best-selling books, and inspired a whole generation of… Read more: Thor Heyerdahl & the Scientific Community - Two Folktales in Norwegian and English
Have you ever wondered what Norwegian folktales sound like in Norwegian, as they were written in the late 1800s by… Read more: Two Folktales in Norwegian and English
