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Hardanger Fiddle Association of America

A non-profit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the Norwegian
Hardanger fiddle and related traditions of Norwegian music and dance.

News and Upcoming Events


2008 Hardanger Fiddle Music and Dance Workshop
July 17 - 20
Folklore Village, Dodgeville, Wisconsin

The 2008 Music and Dance Workshops will feature the traditional music and dance of Western Coastal Norway with Norwegian master teachers:

  Arngunn Timenes Bell - Hardanger fiddle
  Leikny Aasen and Vidar Underseth - dance

Hardanger fiddle will also be taught by Americans Rebecca Lofft, Karen Solgård, and Dan Trueman. There will also be mouth harp and singing workshops, dance parties, concerts,
and lectures. We hope you can join us!



Upcoming Hardanger Fiddle and Dance Events

To see the latest listing of upcoming Hardanger fiddle and dance events, see our Events page. If you would like to publicize an event here, contact us with full information.



New Membership Brochure Now Available!

AmeriKappleik CD CoverThe HFAA recently produced a revised edition of its Membership Brochure. This colorful pamphlet describes the history and lore surrounding the Hardanger fiddle and the HFAA's role in promoting its music and dance in America. It also includes an application form.
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Visit our Membership page to see more or to download a copy.



AmeriKappleik Live! A Hardanger Fiddle Celebration

AmeriKappleik CD CoverThe HFAA has produced a two-CD set of the best of our five-day music and dance festival held in the summer of 2003, called AmeriKappleik. The CD includes performances by Hauk Buen, Leif Rygg, Vidar Lande, Torgeir Straand, as well as new compositions for the Hardanger fiddle and two dance videos. Click here for more information.


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Hardanger Fiddle Association of America
P.O. Box 23046, Minneapolis, MN 55423-0046 USA

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