Terrafolk is a Slovenian folk band, formed in 1999 at Festival Lent in Slovenia. They quickly rose to fame, performing at numerous festivals throughout Europe, including the Edinburgh Fringe[1] and Glastonbury, and winning the BBC World Music Audience Award in 2003.[2] In 2004 the band played at the Snape Proms.[3] In 2017 the group performed at the FolkEast-Festival in Suffolk.[4]

Although their music is rooted in folk, they draw on a huge range of musical styles ranging from classical to jazz and alternative rock. They are also known for their sense of humour,[according to whom?] performing songs such as "You Are My Sunshine" on the mandolin in the style of a death metal band, or playing on the top of 4m high 'pods', surrounded by fireworks in The World Famous Full Circle.[citation needed]

Further reading

  • Gottfried, Ted (2005). Slovenia. (Cultures of the World). New York: Cavendish Square Publishing. p. 99. ISBN 978-0-7614-1857-3.

References

  1. ^ "Edinburgh: Your festival views". news.bbc.co.uk. 2002-09-02. Retrieved 2022-02-12.
  2. ^ John Lusk. "Winners of the Audience Award: Terrafolk (Slovenia)". BBC. Retrieved 2022-02-12.
  3. ^ Michael Moll (2004). "Folk at the Snape Proms 2004: Terrafolk and Danú". Folkworld. Retrieved 2022-02-12.
  4. ^ "Folk ‘rebels’ to appear at Suffolk festival expected to be ‘most colourful yet’". East Anglian Daily Times. 2017-06-14. Retrieved 2022-02-12.