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Setesdal music and dance — UNESCO documentary

Setesdal traditional musicians, singers and dancers

Meet the recording

This film documents music and dance together in Norway's Setesdal valley. Hear the fiddle and jaw-harp textures, and notice how sung stev exchanges relate to the pacing of community dance.

What might you notice?

Listen for a sound or moment that catches your attention—a rhythm, a voice, an instrument, a change in texture, or something unexpected. You do not need technical terms or a correct answer.

Hear it at the original source

Earth to Ear provides independent listening context; the music remains with its source. Visiting a provider does not transfer any recording rights to Earth to Ear.

Listening access: Performance video · YouTube

Source access, licensing and verification details

Public source-hosted film or recording with musical performance; may include documentary narration. Streaming rights remain with the provider. Free public access indicated by source, but region-specific playback not independently tested.

Source credit: UNESCO official video, Setesdal music and dance, 2019

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