The successful project that has spread all over the world
Ethno is probably the world’s largest international meeting place for young folk musicians between the ages of 18 and 30. Since the start of the Falun Folk Music Festival 35 years ago, Ethno has grown and is now present in over 40 countries worldwide.
Ethno on the Road is the touring version of Ethno, where five of this summer’s participants meet again to create a unique and cross-border concert experience.
This year’s touring band consists of:
Ankita Chettri (vocals, percussion, guitar, India)
Matthieu Foltete (accordion, France
Joana da Costa (vocals, Portugal)
Leo Hoad (bass, guitar and cello, UK)
Adrian Emadén (saxophone, Sweden)
Liliana Zavala (percussion)
Lena Jonsson (violin)
Under the guidance of the experienced mentors Liliana Zavala (percussion) and Lena Jonsson (violin), the musicians meet again to weave together their different traditions and create music filled with energy, curiosity and joy. The result is a magical musical journey – around the world in one hour – filled with joy and inspiration.
Liliana Zavala is an Argentinian-Swedish percussionist, singer, composer, and producer based in Stockholm. She is one of the most exciting voices on the Swedish folk and world music scene, drawing inspiration from musical traditions all over the world. Her latest album Todos Mis Muertos was nominated for a Grammy for Folk Music of the Year 2023 and for the Manifesto Award for Rhythm of the Year. Liliana has collaborated with artists such as Fever Ray, Golbang and Abjeez, and also runs her own record label Libélula Music.
Lena Jonsson is one of Scandinavia’s most innovative folk musicians. She combines deep roots in the Swedish gaming tradition with rocking energy and playful creativity. She is one of three musicians in the band Lena Jonsson Trio, which in 2021 won both a Grammy and the Manifest Award for the album Stories from the Outside. The trio was named Artist of the Year at the Folk & World Music Gala 2024 and released their third album Elements in 2023.
