Folk Bands and Artists
Andreas Tophøj & Rune Barslund
Two leading folk musicians perform an array of captivating tunes. Andreas Tophøj and Rune Barslund perform with violin, accordion and viola. The two Danes emerged from the folk scene formed arond the Academy of Music in Odense, and their sound is closely linked to Danish folk tradition.
The duo combine their roots with the inspiration collected from residing in Ireland and the US, and from encounter with Celtic and Nordic musicians and cultures.
Their repertoire is based on a compelling musical melting pot and mainly features original compositions, such as their track ´The Danish Immigrant´, winner of track of the year at the Danish Music Awards Folk in 2012.
