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5594314


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2023-09-15

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Sinikka Langeland

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Folk

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ECM Records, also known as "The Creative Label," is a German independent label that was co-founded by producer Manfred Eicher, Manfred Scheffner, and Karl Egger in Munich (Pasing) in 1969. With the label code LC 2516 / LC 02516, ECM stands for Edition of Contemporary Music and focuses on jazz and Western classical music. They showcase both acoustic and electronic artists who produce eclectic versions of contemporary music.

ECM's extensive catalog features a wide range of genres, from contemporary works by renowned composers like Steve Reich, Arvo Pärt, and Philip Glass to experimental and electronic jazz from artists such as Nils Petter Molvær, Pat Metheny Group, and Jan Garbarek. Over the past 40+ years, ECM has released more than 1500 recordings that have been acclaimed for their exceptional music quality, creative production techniques, and outstanding sound.

Although an independent label, ECM titles are distributed by Universal Music Group (UMG) in the US, Japan, and throughout Europe. However, they have also collaborated with other distributors over the years. Notably during the period when Polydor distributed ECM products in Germany; [l447694] was used for pressing identified by a CP suffix on labels and runouts. Afterward,[l25946] became their primary distributor.

Sinikka Langeland is a Norwegian vocalist and kantele player. With her unique musical style, she has captivated audiences around the world. Influenced by traditional folk music, Sinikka's performances are characterized by her soulful voice and mesmerizing kantele melodies.

Her music is often compared to other renowned artists such as Jon Balke, Misha Alperin, Ketil Bjørnstad, and Arild Andersen. Sinikka's collaborations with musicians like Christian Wallumrød Ensemble, Trygve Seim, Mathias Eick, Marilyn Mazur, and Bobo Stenson Trio have further showcased her versatility as an artist.

With a discography that includes acclaimed albums like "The Land That Is Not" and "Starflowers," Sinikka continues to push boundaries in the contemporary folk music scene. Her collaborations with esteemed performers like Eivind Aarset, Vassilis Tsabropoulos, Jacob Young, John Surman, François Couturier, Arve Henriksen, Terje Rypdal, Susanne Abbuehl,Eberhard Weber , Anat Fort Trio,and Thomas Strønen have further enriched her musical journey.

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The expressive arc of Sinikka Langeland's music extends from the
archaic to the experimental. Rooted in folk forms but wide-open in its perspectives it demands - and on Wind
and Sun gets - particularly resourceful interpreters. Langeland's new group is an
optimum assembly of Norwegian musicians, each of them an ECM bandleader in
his own right, all of them contributing ideas to the ongoing musical conversation -
and, as Sinikka says, "taking things further in their incredible improvised solos."

For her song texts this time, Sinikka turns to the writings of poet and novelist Jon
Fosse, one of Norway's most important contemporary authors. Fosse has
described the process of writing as "an act of listening" and wrestles with
questions of faith in his work in a way that resonates with Sinikka's fascination
with "natural mysticism".


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