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Mads Tolling: Nordic Folklore Meets American Jazz
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Mads takes us inside his project, Cool Yule: A Nordic Holiday Celebration, a "love letter" to his upbringing in Copenhagen. We explore the concept of "hygge," compare the structured traditions of a Danish Christmas with the chaotic energy of American holidays, and delve into the fascinating—and sometimes frightening—folklore of the North. From a rice pudding-eating gnome to a child-eating "Christmas Cat," Mads explains the stories behind the music. Plus, hear how he transforms an 1830s violin into a growling baritone instrument he calls "Uncle Scratchy."
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- Mads Tolling "The Gnome's Attic" from Cool Yule (Madsman Records)
- Mads Tolling "The Christmas Cat" from Coll Yule (Madsman Records)
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