Songs & Dances – Stein-Erik Olsen

Dance to the guitar – Stein-Erik Olsen

In the earliest known musical times people sang and danced, and the role of the instruments was solely an accompanimental one; that connection has never been broken but it has become only a segment of a much wider association. In short, instrumental song and dance music developed a life of its own, and it forms the substance of the programme of this record – which also reflects the fact that singing, dancing and guitar playing are world-wide activities.

Stein-Erik Olsen has released many highly acclaimed albums throughout his career. After the successful “Hommage!” (PSC1008) and “Blue Guitar” (PSC1031), the extraordinary guitarist this time embarks on a wide range of works by mostly South-American composers. His musical skills are remarkable, “a master of his craft and a genuine artist,” as the Music & Musicians magazine once commented, which undoubtedly comes to the fore on this recording.