NASC Workshop: Swedish Mouth Music
with Lotta Andersson
(Sat 12 Apr: 10am)
Explore Swedish mouth music with Lotta Andersson, renowned singer from the acclaimed vocal group Kongero. In this interactive workshop, Lotta will guide you through the unique vocal techniques and rhythmic patterns used in traditional Swedish folk singing. Learn how these folk melodies were historically used for storytelling, herding, and dance accompaniment, and experience the joy of creating music with just your voice.
Open to all levels — no prior experience required.
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The North Atlantic Song Convention (NASC) returns to the Scottish Storytelling Centre, Edinburgh, for three days of traditional song celebration from 11-13 April 2025. Through concerts, workshops, talks, and informal song circles, this welcoming gathering brings together singers and enthusiasts from across the North Atlantic region. Whether you're a professional performer, an academic researcher, or simply love traditional song, NASC offers an inclusive space to share, learn, and celebrate our rich, diverse singing heritage. Guests attending hail from Scotland, Ireland, England, Sweden, Canada, the USA, and beyond.
Purchase a Weekend Pass to make the most of the Convention. Passes are priced £45/£35 concession. These will allow you to book free tickets for all events; if you are planning to attend five or more events across the weekend the Pass will pay for itself (six events if you are eligible for a Concession Pass).
NASC is supported by: Creative Scotland Heritage Lottery Fund; Traditional Arts & Culture Scotland; Traditional Music Forum (Scotland); Access Folk; Kongero, Bagaduce Music.
A booking fee of £1.50 is charged per transaction. If you are a Delegate Pass holder, please add a full price ticket to the basket and your discount will apply automatically at checkout.
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Conference
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£10.00 -
12 April 2025 -
75 minutes -
10:00 -
Scottish Storytelling Centre -
George Mackay Brown Library
