Nyckelharpa

What is a nyckelharpa?

The nyckelharpa is a traditional Swedish instrument that has been played, in one form or another as it evolved, for more than 600 years. At least four different versions of the nyckelharpa are still played today, an uncommon situation for most folk instruments.

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Peter Puma Hedlund awarded the Gold Zorn Medal

Sweden’s most prestigious award recognizing distinction and excellence in folk music,
the Zorn Gold Medal, has on June 19, 2010 been presented to Peter ”Puma” Hedlund
with the following motivation:
“For masterful and brilliant nyckelharpa playing firmly rooted in tradition”

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Use PayPal to pay for your ANA membership

Shred those checks and save your postage stamps! You can now pay for your membership using Paypal. The American Nyckelharpa Association is not just for Americans – folks in Sweden, Canada, Australia, England, and even Japan are members. Learn More »