
From the deep woods now emerges Birna, Wardruna’s sixth studio album. Through his never resting dialogue with nature, main composer Einar Selvik has been searching for the voice of the bear, our lost sister of the forest. Resulting in this upcoming release, scheduled for January 24, 2025 through Sony Music and By Norse, Birna – the she-bear in Old Norse – is a work of art dedicated to the warden of the forest, nature’s caretaker, and her battles here on earth. Slowly driven out of her habitat by modern day societies, she has entered a stage of permanent hibernation. As a result, the forest is gradually dying, longing for its pulse and heart – its shepherd. Birna calls for her return.
Focus Track is 'Tretale': Tretale means «The voice of trees» and is a song where Wardruna’s traditional and historical instrumentation and poetry are woven together with va tapestry of sounds made by trees. Let the percussive sound of shaking tree crowns, of crackling bark, branches and twigs, and whispering winds - animate the forest and give voice to the voiceless. The song features a guest appearance by master Mouth-harp player, Kenneth Lien.
TRACKLIST:
1. Hertan (released April 5th 2024)
2. Birna (released on December 6th 2024)
3. Ljos til Jord
4. Dvaledraumar
5. Jord til Ljos
6. Himinndotter (released September 20th 2024)
7. Hibjørnen (released October 25th 2024)
8. Skuggehesten
9. Tretale (FOCUS TRACK)
10. Lyfjaberg (released July 8th 2020)