Hutton Honors College

New HHC Program: Lunch with Väsen

A Swedish Acoustic Band Performing at the Lotus World Music and Arts Festival

Fri., Oct. 6, 2006 * 12:30-2 p.m. * Harlos House, 1331 E. Tenth St. * SIGN-UP REQUIRED

What is Väsen? Väsen is a Swedish acoustic band that weaves together rock, jazz, traditional, and classical influences, "with modern attitude. It is brilliant musicians who make music that is soulful, playful, and regularly virtuosic. Performing at this year's Lotus World Music and Arts Festival, Väsen will join students for a lunch hosted by the Hutton Honors College and Wells Scholars Program that will offer a sample of the group's music and a chance to talk with musicians Mikael Marin (on viola), Roger Tallroth (on 12-string guitar), and Olov Johansson (on nyckelharpa, the keyed fiddle that gives Väsen its signature sound). Together since 1989, Väsen has toured on several continents and produced 12 CDs, including its 2005 Live in Japan. Johansson, Marin, and Tallroth have also performed as soloists; played with groups and individuals that include the Kronos Quartet, conductor Leonard Bernstein, and the rock/folk group Nordman; and composed music for themselves and others.

The lunch, which is free, is open to IU undergraduates only. Space is limited. For information on how to sign up, see here.

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