Nordic Folk Band WARDRUNA Reveal Debut Single & Music Video “GRÁ”
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DT: FEBRUARY 21, 2020
FR: KELLY WALSH
  NORDIC FOLK BAND
WARDRUNA
REVEAL FIRST NEW SINGLE AND MUSIC VIDEO “GRÁ” ‘KVITRAVN’ OUT JUNE 5
VIA BY NORSE MUSIC (U.S. only) SONY MUSIC/COLUMBIA RECORDS (World Excl. U.S.) NORTH AMERICAN FALL SOLO TOUR 9/24 – 10/20 TICKETS ON-SALE NOW
Photo Credit: Kim Öhrling
Following the announcement of their fifth full-length album KVITRAVN–due out June 5 via BY NORSE MUSIC in the U.S. and SONY MUSIC / COLUMBIA RECORDS (worldwide excl. U.S.)–Norwegian folk band WARDRUNA have revealed the first new music for the debut single “Grá” (which translates in English as ‘grey’) with a transcendent music video showcasing the meaningful expressions of Norse traditions that their music honors. See the video for “Grá” streaming below or via WARDRUNA‘s YouTube channel here:https://youtu.be/kFU7nRe7C0A. “Grá” is available now across all digital platforms.
“Grá (Grey) is our song to the wolf,” explains composer and founder Einar Selvik. “It speaks about the ancient bond and relationship between man and wolf. It seeks to address and acknowledge the cost and responsibility of being part of, and not above, nature.
“Once again, we were given the opportunity go to Finland and work with a beautiful and brave rescued wolf called Tihu and her caretakers. The video was directed by our friend Tuukka Koski and his fantastic team at Koski Syväri.”
KVITRAVN (which translates to ‘White Raven’) picks up where the RUNALJOD trilogy left off with 2016’s acclaimed #1 Billboard World Music-charting RUNALJOD – RAGNAROK and uses a broad selection of both traditional and historical instruments such as Kravik-lyre, Trossingen-lyre, Taglharpa, Sootharp, Langeleik, Crwth, Goat- horn, Lur, Bronze-lur, flute, Moraharpa in addition to guest appearances by a small group of prominent traditional singers, spearheaded by Kirsten Bråten Berg, one of the most important custodians of Norwegian traditional song. Throughout its 11 songs, KVITRAVN discusses Northern sorcery, spirit-animals, shadows, nature and animism, the wisdom and meanings of certain myths, various Norse spiritual concepts, and the relation between sage and songs.
KVITRAVN is available for pre-order now on CD and/or 180-gram 2LP gatefold vinyl (available in black or limited edition white [1,000 copies total worldwide] variant) with a 28-page booklet, in addition to t-shirt bundle options at https://wardruna.aisamerch.com/. Digital pre-orders can be found at https://wardruna.lnk.to/Kvitravn_Album.
 KVITRAVN cover artwork
WARDRUNA have had vast worldwide success transcending music genres, cultures and languages while being renowned for their innovative and genre-creating renditions of ancient Nordic traditions including their massive musical contributions to History Channel ́s TV series VIKINGS-which consists of over 60 placements and substantial work on the show’s musical score in addition to appearances by EINAR, who starred and performed on two occasions in Season 3 and 4.
Beyond genre, theirs is a sound that must be truly experienced. Their first-ever concert was held in front of the 1,500-year-old Gokstad Viking ship in Oslo, NO and since then they’ve performed sold-out shows worldwide-including a headlining date at Red Rocks Amphiteatre in Colorado in 2018 along with major festival headlining appearances (Hellfest, Roadburn, Summer Breez, Castle Fest, Echoes & Merveilles, Rock oz Arenes, Rock The Coast).
WARDRUNA will be seen in North America this fall on a solo tour starting in Charlotte, NC on September 24 and concluding in Dallas, TX on October 20. Tickets are on sale now at www.wardruna.com.
Dates are as follows:
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