Jim Gilchrist · 8 May, 2015 · The Scotsman

It was Olov Johansson, nyckelharpa player with the superbly accomplished Swedish trio Väsen, who suggested that by the end of the evening we’d be “thoroughly polskanised”, referring to the distinctive polska tunes which form the bedrock of their repertoire.… Read the rest

Tradfest Review · Rob Adams · The Herald · Folk & Jazz critic · 5 May, 2015

Väsen at Edinburgh Folk Club · 5 Stars

We may never know what happened between Väsen and the booking agent who inspired Kapten Kapsyl.… Read the rest

Kate Molleson · The Herald · 24 January, 2014

After 25 years in the business the Swedish string trio Väsen are sounding better than ever. They write gorgeous tunes and deliver them with a spry step, airtight ensemble and bittersweet lyricism that gets deep under your skin.… Read the rest

Celtic Colours Wrap-Up: October 18-19, 2013

By Gary Whitehouse, on October 20th, 2013

The final two days of the 2013 Celtic Colours International Festival were a whirlwind of activity – for us, anyway. On Friday we took a short trip along part of the Cabot Trail and a tiny section of the Cape Breton Highlands National Park before having dinner at the Glendora Distillery between Mabou and Inverness, and then taking in a top-notch show that highlighted the Nordic-Celtic connection at the Inverness Academy.… Read the rest

Mix of new and familiar sounds fills church in Ingonish

The Cape Breton Post · Published on October 17, 2013

INGONISH — In the cozy confines of St. Peter’s Church, Swedish group Väsen continued their debut tour of the Celtic Colours International Festival, Thursday night.… Read the rest

Bantry House, Co Cork · By Nicki ffrench Davis · Irish Examiner · Thursday, August 23, 2012

The morning coffee concert at Masters of Tradition was relaxed and intimate.

Programmed as a solo concert, it featured flute player Kevin Crawford, a founding member of Lunasa.… Read the rest