Triakel

Triakel is a Swedish folk band. They mostly perform old Swedish folk songs, particularly those from the Jämtland area, but also include songs by contemporary folk artists.

Related Topics:
Swedish - Folk - Jämtland

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Triakel was founded in 1995 by Emma Härdelin (Garmarna), Kjell-Erik Eriksson (Hoven Droven) and Janne Strömstedt (former Hoven Droven member); Eriksson and Strömstedt had to perform together using only the fiddle and harmonium at New Year's Eve 1994 following a lost bet, and the performance was so successful that they decided to continue with the project. Härdelin later on joined the newly-formed band as the singer, and the name "Triakel" (a kind of sweet, black liquorice in the Swedish dialect of Jämtland) was chosen after a long discussion.

Related Topics:
1995 - Emma Härdelin - Garmarna - Kjell-Erik Eriksson - Hoven Droven - Janne Strömstedt - Fiddle - Harmonium - New Year's Eve - 1994 - Liquorice - Swedish dialect - Jämtland

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