Name: Wolf Rune
Brand: Sinikka Langeland

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3542600

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Limited edition

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2021-04-09

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Sinikka Langeland

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Jazz

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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.

Wolf Rune, a solo album, casts a new light on the highly personal idiom of Sinikka Langeland, kantele player and folk singer from Finnskogen, Norway's "Finnish forest".

Sinikka integrates her own songs among folk hymns, shamanistic rune songs and traditional dance pieces, draws texts from multiple poetic sources, and expands the expressive range of her instruments. Few artists embody the spirit of place as comprehensively as Langeland, and her music ruminates upon the wildness of the natural world and the interrelationships of its inhabitants. 

'Wolf Rune', recorded in December 2019 in Oslo's Rainbow Studio, is an absorbing addition to Sinikka's ECM discography, which has featured critically acclaimed projects including Starflowers, The Land That Is Not, Maria's Song, The Half-Finished Heaven and The Magical Forest.

Wolf Rune

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