Nordic tradition with an explorer’s vision
Emilia Amper is one of Sweden’s most sought after folk musicians, Swedish and American Grammy nominee, Norwegian Grammy winner, Artist of the Year at the Swedish Folk & World Music Awards, World champion on the nyckelharpa, awarded National fiddler of the realm and winner of the Nordic Composer’s award the NPU Prize. In her music, a deep knowledge and love for traditions meet an endless, open-minded exploration of the nyckelharpa’s possibilities. With her charisma, virtuosity and energy she moves with ease across stylistic boundaries and touches people in both small and big venues across the world. Active in Emilia Amper Band (SE), ODE (SE), Garden of Silence (CH/SE/IR/EG), Haltli/Vårdal/Amper (NO/SE), as a soloist with classical orchestras, and in duos with Anna Petrini (SE), Anders Löfberg (SE) and Nadin Al Khalidi (SE/IQ).