https://www.hongelldarsee.com This video is Episode 1 of a 6-part series based on a story written by the medieval author Marie de France (12th Century), combined with songs based on medieval and traditional ballads from Scandinavia and the British Isles. Johanna Hongell-Darsee: Narrative, Vocals, Kraviklyra Scott Darsee: Guitar MARIE DE FRANCE was an author who lived in the late twelfth century. She wrote a collection of narrative poems known as The Lais of Marie de France. According to herself her stories were based on Breton and Celtic legends told by Breton minstrels. SCOTT AND JOHANNA HONGELL-DARSEE are a duo who arrange and play early traditional Scandinavian/Celtic ballads and tales. Their wanderings have led them from Finland and Iowa respectively - through Europe, Scandinavia, India, and the U.S. On their way they have picked up tales and songs, that they perform, together with the stories behind them, in particular exploring the links between Scandinavian, Celtic, North American and other story singing traditions. Their recordings have been nominated for three New Mexico Music Awards and their songs can also be found on numerous traditional music compilations.

https://www.hongelldarsee.com This video is Episode 2 of a 6-part series based on a story written by the medieval author Marie de France (12th Century), combined with songs based on medieval and traditional ballads from Scandinavia and the British Isles. Johanna Hongell-Darsee: Narrative, Vocals, Tagelharpa Scott Darsee: Guitar MARIE DE FRANCE was an author who lived in the late twelfth century. She wrote a collection of narrative poems known as The Lais of Marie de France. According to herself her stories were based on Breton and Celtic legends told by Breton minstrels. SCOTT AND JOHANNA HONGELL-DARSEE are a duo who arrange and play early traditional Scandinavian/Celtic ballads and tales. Their wanderings have led them from Finland and Iowa respectively - through Europe, Scandinavia, India, and the U.S. On their way they have picked up tales and songs, that they perform, together with the stories behind them, in particular exploring the links between Scandinavian, Celtic, North American and other story singing traditions. Their recordings have been nominated for three New Mexico Music Awards and their songs can also be found on numerous traditional music compilations.

https://www.hongelldarsee.com This video is Episode 3 of a 6-part series based on a story written by the medieval author Marie de France (12th Century) combined with songs based on medieval and traditional ballads from Scandinavia and the British Isles. Johanna Hongell-Darsee: Narrative, Vocals, Vocal Looper, Bamboo Flute Scott Darsee: Guitar MARIE DE FRANCE was an author who lived in the late twelfth century. She wrote a collection of narrative poems known as The Lais of Marie de France. According to herself her stories were based on Breton and Celtic legends told by Breton minstrels. SCOTT AND JOHANNA HONGELL-DARSEE are a duo who arrange and play early traditional Scandinavian/Celtic ballads and tales. Their wanderings have led them from Finland and Iowa respectively - through Europe, Scandinavia, India, and the U.S. On their way they have picked up tales and songs, that they perform, together with the stories behind them, in particular exploring the links between Scandinavian, Celtic, North American and other story singing traditions. Their recordings have been nominated for three New Mexico Music Awards and their songs can also be found on numerous traditional music compilations.

https://www.hongelldarsee.com This video is Episode 4 of a 6-part series based on a story written by the medieval author Marie de France (12th Century) combined with songs based on medieval and traditional ballads from Scandinavia and the British Isles. Johanna Hongell-Darsee: Narrative, Vocals, Kraviklyra Scott Darsee: Guitar MARIE DE FRANCE was an author who lived in the late twelfth century. She wrote a collection of narrative poems known as The Lais of Marie de France. According to herself her stories were based on Breton and Celtic legends told by Breton minstrels. SCOTT AND JOHANNA HONGELL-DARSEE are a duo who arrange and play early traditional Scandinavian/Celtic ballads and tales. Their wanderings have led them from Finland and Iowa respectively - through Europe, Scandinavia, India, and the U.S. On their way they have picked up tales and songs, that they perform, together with the stories behind them, in particular exploring the links between Scandinavian, Celtic, North American and other story singing traditions. Their recordings have been nominated for three New Mexico Music Awards and their songs can also be found on numerous traditional music compilations.

https://www.hongelldarsee.com This video is Episode 5 of a 6-part series based on a story written by the medieval author Marie de France (12th Century) combined with songs based on medieval and traditional ballads from Scandinavia and the British Isles. Johanna Hongell-Darsee: Narrative, Vocals, Vocal Looper, Tagelharpa Scott Darsee: Guitar MARIE DE FRANCE was an author who lived in the late twelfth century. She wrote a collection of narrative poems known as The Lais of Marie de France. According to herself her stories were based on Breton and Celtic legends told by Breton minstrels. SCOTT AND JOHANNA HONGELL-DARSEE are a duo who arrange and play early traditional Scandinavian/Celtic ballads and tales. Their wanderings have led them from Finland and Iowa respectively - through Europe, Scandinavia, India, and the U.S. On their way they have picked up tales and songs, that they perform, together with the stories behind them, in particular exploring the links between Scandinavian, Celtic, North American and other story singing traditions. Their recordings have been nominated for three New Mexico Music Awards and their songs can also be found on numerous traditional music compilations.

https://www.hongelldarsee.com​ This video is Episode 6 of a 6-part series based on a story written by the medieval author Marie de France (12th Century) combined with songs based on medieval and traditional ballads from Scandinavia and the British Isles. Johanna Hongell-Darsee: Narrative, Vocals, Kraviklyra Scott Darsee: Guitar MARIE DE FRANCE was an author who lived in the late twelfth century. She wrote a collection of narrative poems known as The Lais of Marie de France. According to herself her stories were based on Breton and Celtic legends told by Breton minstrels. SCOTT AND JOHANNA HONGELL-DARSEE are a duo who arrange and play early traditional Scandinavian/Celtic ballads and tales. Their wanderings have led them from Finland and Iowa respectively - through Europe, Scandinavia, India, and the U.S. On their way they have picked up tales and songs, that they perform, together with the stories behind them, in particular exploring the links between Scandinavian, Celtic, North American and other story singing traditions. Their recordings have been nominated for three New Mexico Music Awards and their songs can also be found on numerous traditional music compilations.

From the album "The Mountain King" Johanna Hongell-Darsee: Vocal and Bamboo Flute Scott Darsee: Guitar Christopher A. Carlson: Violin Wall Of Sound Studio, Albuquerque, 2016 www.hongelldarsee.com

Adventures of heroes and heroines, romance and drama, with medieval and traditional ballads. Scott and Johanna Hongell-Darsee are a duo who offer shows of early traditional Scandinavian/Celtic ballads and tales. Their wanderings have led them from Finland and Iowa respectively - through Europe, Scandinavia, India, and the U.S. On their way they have picked up tales and songs that they perform, together with the stories behind them, in particular exploring the links between Scandinavian, Celtic, North American and other story singing traditions. Their performances have been described as magical, inspiring, haunting, mesmerizing ... "... the Hongell-Darsees summon ancient characters from the depths of our collective unconscious and bid you take leave of the modern world and join your ancestors, huddled together in a hut around a fire as the storyteller makes the hair on your arms stand straight up." (Mel Minter, Musically Speaking, Albuquerque, NM) Their recordings have been nominated for 3 New Mexico Music Awards and their songs can also be found on numerous traditional music compilations. Learn More and Book Johanna and Scott at http://www.hongelldarsee.com