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  Folk Danmark
» 82.4 MiB - 552 hits - Friday, 4 June 2010
Morten Alfred Høirup, host of the Danish radio program Folk Danmark on Den2Radio, is our guest host to present some great Danish music in honor of Denmark's national day on June 5. Playlist at http://multemusic.com/2010/06/04/playlist-04-june-2010/

  Spring Fling
» 56.7 MiB - 334 hits - Friday, 14 May 2010
A "spring fling" featuring the music of the Swedish slängpolska — a fling dance! Playlist at http://multemusic.com/2010/05/14/playlist-14-may-2010/

  Home to Mom
» 54.2 MiB - 538 hits - Thursday, 6 May 2010
A Nordic musical celebration of Mother's Day that, among other things, says that you're never too old to go "Home to Mom". Playlist at http://multemusic.com/2010/05/07/playlist-07-may-2010/

  Solid as a Rock: Presenting KVARTS
» 55.5 MiB - 325 hits - Friday, 30 April 2010
It's our 50th show! We're celebrating by devoting a whole show to the Norwegian band, KVARTS, who visited Northfield a year ago and shared their music with us. Playlist at http://multemusic.com/2010/04/30/playlist-30-april-2010

  Mother Earth
» 69.9 MiB - 271 hits - Friday, 23 April 2010
Nordic music about the planet where we live -- in celebration of Earth Day! Playlist at http://multemusic.com/2010/04/23/playlist-23-april-2010

  Fiddlemaker
» 75.6 MiB - 387 hits - Friday, 19 March 2010
conversation with fiddlemaker Lynn Berg of Eugene, Oregon, who was awarded a bronze medal three times for hardingfeler (Hardanger fiddles) he made and entered in the 2002, 2004 and 2006 Norwegian Landskappleik (National Folk Music/Dance Competition Fiddle Exposition) held in Vågå (Gudbrandsdal), Eidsfjord (Hardanger) and Beitostolen (Valdres), respectively. Playlist at http://multemusic.com/2010/04/02/playlist-02-april-2010/

  Words
» 70.7 MiB - 301 hits - Thursday, 18 March 2010
An interview with Janne Bondi Johannessen, head of the University of Oslo's Text Laboratory --  with her assistant, Signe Laake, joining us in the studio -- both of whom were recently in the USA interviewing Norwegian-Americans for a very interesting language syntax project. Playlist at http://multemusic.com/2010/03/26/playlist-26-march-2010/ You can read their blog about their trip.

  Bridge of Peace
» 71.3 MiB - 366 hits - Thursday, 18 March 2010
An interview with Professor Andrea Een of St. Olaf College and Mary Hegge of the American Swedish Institute (ASI) Spelemanslag about the fiddling traditions of Norway and Sweden. We'll preview some tunes that the ASI Spelmanslag, Lars Skjervheim Spelemannslag and Twin Cities Hardingfelelag will play at their upcoming concert on Sunday in Northfield. Playlist http://multemusic.com/2010/03/19/playlist-19-march-2010/ The concert was streamed live on the Internet on and archived at the St. Olaf web site.

  ABBA-licious
» 73.7 MiB - 357 hits - Saturday, 13 March 2010
In honor of their induction this week into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, ABBA tunes like you've never heard them before! Playlist at http://multemusic.com/2010/03/13/playlist-13-march-2010/

  Fine Tune, Part 2
» 74.4 MiB - 364 hits - Saturday, 6 March 2010
Ruth Marie is joined by the host of KYMN's Fine Tune, Wendy Nordquist, for the second of a two-part broadcast showcasing Nordic interpretations of tunes familiar to North American audiences. Playlist at http://multemusic.com/2010/03/06/playlist-06-march-2010

  Fine Tune, Part 1
» 74.6 MiB - 360 hits - Saturday, 27 February 2010
Ruth Marie is joined by the host of KYMN's Fine Tune, Wendy Nordquist, for the first of a two-part broadcast showcasing Nordic interpretations of tunes familiar to North American audiences. Playlist at http://multemusic.com/2010/02/27/playlist-27-february-2010

  Olympic Spirit (20 February 2010)
» 73.1 MiB - 413 hits - Saturday, 20 February 2010
Celebrating the Nordic spirit of the Winter Olympic games, held this year in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Playlist at http://multemusic.com/2010/02/20/playlist-20-february-2010

  Melodies of the Heart
» 74.7 MiB - 455 hits - Saturday, 6 February 2010
Tunes that explore the emotion of love. Playlist at http://multemusic.com/2010/02/06/playlist-06-february-2010/

  Super-sized
» 70.4 MiB - 442 hits - Saturday, 30 January 2010
With the upcoming Super Bowl around the corner, we look at tunes that are larger — bigger — super-sized! Playlist at http://multemusic.com/2010/01/30/playlist-30-january-2010/

  Il-LUMI-nating Winter
» 69.2 MiB - 415 hits - Saturday, 23 January 2010
The Finnish word for snow, lumi, inspires this program of wintery music. Playlist at http://multemusic.com/2010/01/23/playlist-23-january-2010

  A View Of Norwegian-Americans
» 81.7 MiB - 521 hits - Saturday, 16 January 2010
An interview with Karoline, a Norwegian researching Norwegian-Americans, and music she has chosen to share. Playlist at http://multemusic.com/2010/01/16/playlist-16-january-2010/

  Destination: Finnskog, Part 1
» 70.3 MiB - 479 hits - Friday, 8 January 2010
A musical visit to the Finnish Woods, which are not in Finland. Playlist at http://multemusic.com/2010/01/09/playlist-09-january-2010 You can read more about the Forest Finns on Wikipedia. You can also watch a video of the Norwegian dance from Finnskog.

  Ring In The New
» 68.5 MiB - 495 hits - Saturday, 2 January 2010
We're ringing in a new year with songs about… well, about almost anything new. Playlist at http://multemusic.com/2009/01/02/playlist-02-january-2010

  Romjul
» 67.2 MiB - 626 hits - Saturday, 26 December 2009
Music for Romjul -- the period between Christmas and New Year. Playlist at http://multemusic.com/2009/12/26/MulteMusic_2009-12-26/

  Juleevangeliet
» 7.0 MiB - 514 hits - Thursday, 24 December 2009
The Christmas Story from the Gospel of Luke, Chapter 2, verses 1-20, read in the Norwegian language by Her Highness, Princess Märtha Louise of Norway. Noted Norwegian artist Ole Edvard Antonsen plays trumpet on the track. By gracious permission of the Oslo Gospel Choir.

  Strålande Jul
» 140.3 MiB - 677 hits - Tuesday, 22 December 2009
NOTE: Download available immediately. Playlist will be available 23 December. A special two-hour, commercial-free Multe Music with songs of a radiant Christmas. Playlist at http://multemusic.com/2009/12/23/playlist-23-december-2009/

  NisseDans
» 74.9 MiB - 564 hits - Saturday, 19 December 2009
Music about the holiday gift-bringers of the Nordic cultures. Playlist at http://multemusic.com/2009/12/19/playlist-19-december-2009/

  Lucia Light
» 71.8 MiB - 694 hits - Saturday, 12 December 2009
Celebrating the importance of light during wintertime and the Swedish celebration of St. Lucia. Playlist at http://multemusic.com/2009/12/12/playlist-12-december-2009/

  Peaceful Evening
» 67.5 MiB - 709 hits - Saturday, 5 December 2009
As the holiday season is upon us and December 10th is the date when the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded, today's broadcast "Peaceful Evening" — just another way to translate one of the most famous Christmas songs ever — features songs of and about peace. Playlist at http://multemusic.com/2009/12/05/playlist-05-december-2009

  Adventsalm
» 71.8 MiB - 1,011 hits - Saturday, 28 November 2009
Highlighting selections from the Christmas albums we recommended to and were featured in the December 2009 Sons of Norway Viking Magazine. Playlist at http://multemusic.com/2009/11/28/playlist-28-november-2009/. For the complete list of recommendations, see the 27 November 2009 posting.

  Takk skal du ha
» 71.9 MiB - 1,284 hits - Saturday, 21 November 2009
Songs of thanks for the Thanksgiving holiday. Playlist at http://multemusic.com/2009/11/21/playlist-21-november-2009/

  November Blues
» 67.0 MiB - 1,137 hits - Saturday, 14 November 2009
This week's show explores some examples of Nordic blues, including the "blue tones" found in traditional music. Playlist at http://multemusic.com/2009/11/14/playlist-14-november-2009/

  Destination: Gudbrandsdal, Part 1
» 69.8 MiB - 447 hits - Saturday, 7 November 2009
Highlighting the music of Norway's largest valley, Gudbrandsdal. Playlist at http://multemusic.com/2009/11/07/playlist-07-november-2009

  Trick or treats!
» 53.7 MiB - 319 hits - Saturday, 31 October 2009
Ghostly melodies and bewitching tunes for Halloween. Playlist at http://multemusic.com/2009/10/31/playlist-31-october-2009

  Let it rain!
» 68.9 MiB - 942 hits - Saturday, 24 October 2009
Music for a rainy day... Playlist at http://multemusic.com/2009/10/24/playlist-24-october-2009/

  October Frost
» 68.2 MiB - 248 hits - Saturday, 17 October 2009
Tunes about the frosty weather October brings. Playlist at http://multemusic.com/2009/10/17/playlist-17-october-2009/

  Røta - Presenting the Hellbillies...
» 64.2 MiB - 1,013 hits - Saturday, 10 October 2009
A sampling of the music of one of Norway's top bands, the Hellbillies. Playlist at http://multemusic.com/2009/10/10/playlist-10-october-2009/

  A Cup of Coffee
» 48.8 MiB - 266 hits - Saturday, 3 October 2009
Tunes about one of the essential beverages of the Nordic countries — coffee! Playlist at http://multemusic.com/2009/10/03/playlist-03-october-2009/

  Capitol Idea!
» 87.9 MiB - 435 hits - Saturday, 26 September 2009
Multe Music pays tribute to capitol cities of Nordic Europe — Copenhagen, Helsinki, Oslo and Stockholm. Playlist at http://multemusic.com/2009/09/26/playlist-26-september-2009/

  Colors of Autumn
» 81.6 MiB - 511 hits - Saturday, 19 September 2009
Marking the end of summer and the beginning of the Fall season with all the color and changes it brings. It's music for an autumn day. Playlist at http://multemusic.com/2009/09/19/playlist-19-september-2009/

  Røvene / The Robbers
» 84.1 MiB - 365 hits - Saturday, 12 September 2009
This week's show uses Nordic music to help tell the story of the Northfield Bank Raid of 1876 by the notorious James-Younger Gang — and includes some tunes written by Nordic musicians specifically about Northfield. Playlist at http://multemusic.com/2009/09/12/playlist-12-september-2009/.

  Tule Tanssimaani! Come Dance!
» 81.2 MiB - 328 hits - Saturday, 5 September 2009
An interview with Finnish-American musician, Ralph "Rauli" Tutilla, and highlights selections from the new Finn Hall CD, Tule Tanssimaani! (Come Dance!), as well as some new Finnish music tracks Tutilla likes. Playlist at http://multemusic.com/2009/09/05/playlist-05-september-2009/

  What's New?
» 90.7 MiB - 399 hits - Saturday, 29 August 2009
Summer 2009 additions to the Multe Music library. Playlist at http://multemusic.com/2009/08/29/playlist-29-august-2009/

  A Midsummer's Night Dream
» 116.3 MiB - 356 hits - Saturday, 8 August 2009
An interview with theater director Susan Carlson, telling the story of William Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Nights Dream" through Nordic music. Playlist at http://multemusic.com/2009/08/08/playlist-08-august-2009/

  Ólavsøka / St. Olav's Wake
» 87.5 MiB - 265 hits - Saturday, 25 July 2009
Music from Viking times and celebrating Vikings to mark St. Olaf's Day, July 29. Playlist at http://multemusic.com/2009/07/25/playlist-25-july-2009/

  Sunde-afternoon
» 81.7 MiB - 522 hits - Saturday, 18 July 2009
Enjoy the versatility of one of Norway's guitar masters, Øystein Sunde! Playlist at http://multemusic.com/2009/07/11/playlist-18-july-2009/

  AmerikaTur
» 81.2 MiB - 323 hits - Saturday, 4 July 2009
America in music by Nordic artists to celebrate the USA's Independence Day, July 4. Playlist at http://multemusic.com/2009/07/04/playlist-04-july-2009/

  Euro-visions
» 85.8 MiB - 415 hits - Saturday, 27 June 2009
Nordic winners of the legendary Eurovision Song Contest. Playlist at http://multemusic.com/2009/06/27/playlist-27-june-2007/.

  Midsummer
» 83.2 MiB - 349 hits - Saturday, 20 June 2009
Music for the longest day (and shortest night!) of the year. Playlist at http://multemusic.com/2009/06/20/playlist-20-june-2007/

  Summer Wedding
» 84.1 MiB - 354 hits - Saturday, 13 June 2009
Music to celebrate a summertime wedding. Playlist at http://multemusic.com/2009/06/13/playlist-13-june-2009/

  Svenskarnasdag
» 87.4 MiB - 315 hits - Saturday, 6 June 2009
Music honoring Sweden's national day, June 6. Playlist at http://multemusic.com/2009/06/06/playlist-06-june-2009/

  Farm Report
» 82.3 MiB - 340 hits - Saturday, 30 May 2009
A Nordic visit down on the farm with tunes from the Middle Ages up to today. Playlist at http://multemusic.com/2009/05/30/playlist-30-may-2009/

  Golden Rings
» 85.1 MiB - 323 hits - Saturday, 23 May 2009
A musical mystery tour meant to celebrate a special day. Playlist at http://multemusic.com/2009/05/23/playlist-23-may-2009/

  Syttende Mai
» 84.4 MiB - 734 hits - Saturday, 16 May 2009
Celebrating Norway's national day — Constitution Day — on May 17. Playlist at http://multemusic.com/2009/05/16/playlist-16-may-2009/

  Transhumance
» 87.0 MiB - 407 hits - Saturday, 9 May 2009
Music that marks the migration of people and animals from the lowland farms to the high mountain pastures. Come on up to the sæter! Playlist at http://multemusic.com/2009/05/09/playlist-09-may-2009/