Cajsa Ekstav, singer, Swedish Traditional Songs...Cajsa has collected old Swedish songs in an oral tradition for more than 30 years. Her repertoire is a never ending well. She always has a new old song to teach. In groups such as Vendelkråkorna and Tresmak, singing in three part harmony has been a signature style for both of these groups. Cajsa will teach songs from various areas in Sweden and she'll mix different kinds of songs, such as love songs, lullabies, drinking songs, and humorous songs. No special previous knowledge in singing Swedish traditional songs is needed to join this workshop. If you'll like to sing, just join!Cajsa Ekstav is a accomplished Swedish nyckelharpa player, fiddler, and traditional singer. Born in Vendel in the province of Uppland, she grew up surrounded by the rich folk music tradition for which the area is known. In 1990 Cajsa was awarded the title of "Riksspelman" (fiddler of the realm). In 2008 she was awarded the prestigious "Uppland Spelmansförbund" gold medal. The award honored her fiddling, singing, teaching skills, and for inspiring the devotion of many to Swedish folk music. Cajsa has traveled extensively performing and teaching the music of Uppland. 
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