to be released on the 26th of April…on the kven language day
KAIKU RUIJASTA – ECHO FROM RUIJA
After composing music for the theatre production Kniven i ilden, presented by Riksteatret and Kvääniteatteri, the world of Ingeborg Arvola’s novel Kniven i ilden continued to resonate deeply within me. The story, its landscapes, and its inner strength gathered in my imagination and gradually transformed into music. The dedication of the actors, director Cecilie Mosli, and the entire crew to sharing knowledge about Kven culture has been profoundly inspiring. In addition, I have had stimulating collaborations with all the musicians in the Kaipu project, presented by Nordnorsk Jazzsenter, as well as the visual project Kaipu Kotia, together with visual artist Eili Bråstad.
The commitment from all these artists has nourished my own desire to go further — to explore more deeply into my father’s Kven roots.
Thanks to:
Riksteatret, Kvääniteatteri, Cecilie Mosli, all actors and artistic crew of Kniven i Ilden, Ingeborg Arvola, Nordnorsk Jazzsenter, all musicians in the Kaipu project, Eili Bråstad, Tove Raappana Reibo, Mervi Erkheikki, Halti Kvenkultursenter, Pål Vegard Eriksen, Helge Sten, Odd-Magne Henriksen and Anna Maria Friman
Produced & mixed by Arve Henriksen Recorded at Arve Music Studio Mölnlycke Mastering by Helge Sten at Audio Virus Lab Kven translations by Tove Raappana Reibo & Mervi Erkheikki at Halti Kvenkultursenter Artwork & photo by Arve Henriksen Booklet design Selmer Kringen All compositions & instruments by Arve Henriksen
Supported by:
Arve Maria Music AB & Statens Kunstnerstipend
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