In 1968, the Norwegian-American Museum, now known as Vesterheim, added tremendous spirit and culture to planned celebration with its first Norwegian-American Folk Music Festival during Nordic Fest. The Folk Music Festival ran for most of the years of Nordic Fest and brought together musicians and music fans from throughout the United States and Norway.
The rare recording below, courtesy Vesterheim and used with permission was recorded on July 27, 1968 during the second annual Nordic Fest.
The less than two minute recording you may listen to below features the following:
- Kom kyra (a cow call) played on the Norwegian lur by Rev. George Ulvilden of Decorah
- Na takker alle Gud (Now Thank We All Our God) as performed by Henry Storhoff of Lanesboro, Minnesota on the one-stringed Norwegian instrument the salmodikon, with the audience singing along
Enjoy these nearly 50 year old yet timeless sounds as once again, authentic cultural celebration is almost underway at the Nordic Fest in Decorah.
Happy 49th Fest, and thank you Vesterheim for your permission to use this incredible sound treasure!
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