The award winning fiddle player Anna Ekborg Hans-Ers is one of the younger generation’s most prominent folk musicians. Over the last years she has become one of the most known fiddle players on the Swedish Folk Music scene, both as a solo artist and as a member of ensembles such as Swedish Grammy nominees Northern Resonance.
Inspired by generations of folk musicians, Anna explores traditional music with great integrity and curiosity. With deep roots and a focus on the genre, she and her fiddle stretch musical borders and also allow new influences in, leaving her own mark on the tunes.
In 2021, Anna released the critically acclaimed debut album SOLO which was nominated for a Swedish grammy, named solo album of the year by Lira Music Magazine and won prize for folk music of the year at the independent music awards “Manifestgalan” and Dalecarlia Music Awards. In 2023 she received the award as “Newcomer of the Year” at the Swedish Folk & World Music Awards.
“With complete respect for the heritage she breathes new life into these songs, making them her own. [...] Solo is a debut release to be proud of as the Swedish traditions move into the hands of a new generation.” - Songlines Magazine
“Magnificent, powerful and brilliant - such is this solo debut. With songs from Rättvik as her specialty, this fiddler born in Falun plays nineteen solo songs with such fervor that you lose your breath. Here we have a young fiddler who with confidence and energy plays trad for real.”
Manifestgalan, 2022
“Anna Ekborg from Falun makes the tradition her own when she takes on a bunch of Rättvik tunes that she presents with dignity, precision and feeling. She stands solo, as the album title suggests, rooted deep in Dalarna's fiddler traditions. Anna Ekborg is not just a trustee, but shows that traditional folk music is alive and vital.”
Dalecarlia Music Awards, 2022
“On her solo album, Anna Ekborg joins former tradition bearers, who have all been men. She plays distinctly and with full presence "- Dagens Nyheter
“Skillful but above all curious and youthful, she digs with the strings, not least in and out of the old tunes from Rättvik, inspired by the previous tradition bearers. She continues the tradition, carries it with her through another generation. " - Hifi&Musik
“I can not remember when I last heard a solo album as powerful as this one. 19 songs that will be played over and over again and again. […] She plays thoughtfully and sincerely. It is emotional and heartfelt without being tearful. ”- Lira Music Magazine
“Solo debut for Anna Ekborg, fiddler from Falun with tunes from Rättvik as her specialty. Here she plays 19 pieces solo, powerful, distinctly, spotless and with a fire that makes you lose your breath. Magnificent and personal! This is a young fiddler who will go a long way, you could say if it were not for the fact that Anna is already there. Among the best. “ - Spelmannen
“And just like that, an album is released that reminds me that solo violin is still the best kind of music […] resin that has become amber that has become diamonds with Anna Ekborg….” - Folkmusiken i P2
“Solo is a beautiful album, with a strong personal expression, by a prominent folk musician, who is careful in his approach to other people's music. Anna Ekborg is an artist who works as a creative scientist, with every detail. Impressive!” - Opulens
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