June 20th, 2022 the Swedish folk group Jaerv performed a public concert presented by Crossroads Cultural Connections at College Square Park in Cambridge, Illinois.
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The area has a rich Swedish history, with historic Bishop Hill a little over 10 miles away and Andover only 5 miles. Many in the area still identify with their Swedish heritage and many are curious to learn more. The goal of this event was to promote the culture of the Nordic countries in the United States by enhancing public appreciation of Nordic culture, art, and thought.
To learn more about @JAERV please visit jaerv.com.
Band bio:
The award-winning Swedish quintet Jaerv, present an extroverted, vigorous and heartfelt folk music with influences from both jazz and pop music. Together, the five members have created a homogeneous, vivid sound which has established Jaerv on the folk music scene as well as in many other forums. Rooted in several different musical traditions, Jaerv offers a varied stage performance where vocal, five-voiced tunes blend in with energetic dances and free improvisations. Jaerv is an internationally well known act and has toured the U.S., Japan, Spain, Scotland, Ireland, Finland and Norway among other countries. They have received various rewards and recognitions from a vast number of cultural foundations such as the Royal Academy of Music, The Swedish Arts Council and The American-Swedish Foundation. Their discography includes three full length albums and a number of singles and collaborations, featuring eg. the Japanese Koto-master Hiroe Morikawa, the American duo The OK Factor, award-winning choir Vocal Art Ensemble and the Gothenburg Symphony Orchestra.
Due to visa delays three of the five members of the group were able to make this performance.
This program was made possible by a grant from the American-Scandinavian Foundation (amscan.org).
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