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Importing Fierceness

Stunning, rare and extremely welcome news.

One of the FNGB is on her way to the American shores.

We haven't spoken about her yet...but that's all about to change. In fact, we haven't spoken at all!

Hello. Apologies all around. Winter is cruel...and our FNGB know this all to well. But enough of that. There's news:

HANNE HUKKELBERG IS COMING TO THE UNITED STATES!!!!



To see the limited March 2008 dates, please visit her site here.

While you're at it, why not learn a thing or two about the newest edition to the FNGB pantheon?

Hanne Hukkelberg came across my ears a couple of years ago from the curator of Beached Kitty land, Mr. Brionity. A little note about Brionity: He's also the same person responsible for finding the other FNGB...and something tells me it's a talent that will never wane.

Hanne's approach to music is both experimental and classic. On her debut album, Little Things, for example, the track "Little Girl" sounds like the lament of Raggedy Ann. You'll hear a tuba, a banjo, bells, and what seems to be the sounds of spinning and then falling kitchen pot lids.

Hanne Hukkelberg and her ensemble have a new album out, Rykestrasse 68, and it's just as delicious as Little Things. Before sinking your teeth into Rykestrasse, however, I highly advise giving Little Things a big listen.

Tracks like "Do Not As I Do" echo influences of jazz, country, and electronica...it's the Norwegian way.

To get an idea of what Hanne is like live, and to hear one of my favorites from Little Things, a little track called "Balloon," take a couple of moments to enjoy this clip. Hear that little voice SOAR!




1 comment:

Brionity said...

I'll get you my pretty, and your little dog too!