Skye Consort and Emma Björling
- celtic
- sea shanties
- folk
- traditional folk
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Skye Consort and Emma Björling offer a richly textured musical experience drawing from the traditions of Scandinavia, Ireland, Britain, and French Canada. Combining voice with fiddle, nyckelharpa, cello, bouzouki, and percussion, the ensemble brings a wide-ranging repertoire to life—from lively polskas and driving reels to tender love songs, hymns, and original compositions.
Their approach blends the spirit of traditional folk music with the nuance and structure of chamber music, resulting in arrangements that are both intricate and expressive. The musicians move seamlessly between improvisation and carefully crafted ensemble playing, anchored by beautifully balanced four-part vocal harmonies.
The performance feels grounded in tradition and freshly imagined, inviting listeners into a world where cultures intersect and each piece unfolds with clarity, energy, and attention to detail.
In Banning Hall
Price: $30–40 in advance / $40–50 at the door