Afenginn is a folk rock band from Denmark. Some time ago I have dicovered this video with a 10-minute performance given at the Choirnevale at “Kulturarena” in Jena in Germany. Kim Rafael Nyberg who does also play the mandolin with Afenginn has composed the music. Enjoy this very special video with Afenginn! Afenginn: video of Choirnevale …
During our hilidays in London we have visited two free concerts in the National Portrait Gallery. The second concert was given by a group named Melange. Melange was founded by the cellist Shirley Smart. She has spent many years in Israel and has become acquainted with the music of the East. Melange is playing a …
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Mandolin orchestras from Japan are known for playing arrangements of music from computer games. I have recently discovered this great example, a version of Battle at the Big Bridge / Clash on the Big Bridge from Final Fantasy V played by the mandolin orchestra of the Yamagata Higashi High School: Clash on the Big Mandolin …
The mandolin is not as often used for accompaniment of songs as the ukulele. So I am always happy when I find examples for a mandolin used by singers for accompaniment. Bonnie Sims has made a set of videos where she sings and accompanies herself with the mandolin. You can also find a set of …
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