Evento

Marin/Marin

Marin/Marin is Swedish master fiddlers husband and wife duo Mikael Marin and Mia Marin. They play traditional Swedish music, as well as their own compositions. They are famous in Sweden, and tour reguarly in Europe. This is a rare chance to see them in this area.

Marin/Marin have released the highly acclaimed CD "Mot Hagsätra" on the label Dimma Sweden. In june 2011, their second album "Småfolket" was released, and their third album is scheduled to be released any time now. They have also made a tune book with 22 of their own tunes with second voices and chords.

Mikael Marin is well known in this area for being a member of the trio Väsen, who have developed a fanatic following the in the Bay Area. He plays five string viola and violino grande in this duo.

Mia Marin plays five string violin in this duo, and is well known as a lively and exuberant musician from Värmland in Sweden. She is an experienced composer, taking inspiration mainly from traditional music, but also from jazz and classical music. Her music is recorded on several albums over the years, Mia also teaches at some of the most prestigious music institutions in Sweden including the Royal College of Music in Stockholm, and at many different workshops around the world.