Jullundur feat. Viru Men

Estonia/Sweden

Tuulikki Bartosik and Bengan Jonasson have played together for six years.

From the very beginning it seemed extremely tempting for them to play on instruments unusual for folk music such as a fretless bass guitar and free bass accordion.

Interesting sounds and different ways to vary melody and accompaniment between accordion and bass guitar enable them to come up with endless musical combinations. Bengan was inspired by the duo so much that he ended up a tune Timmerdalen, composed especially for their duo. Inspiration has stayed with them and Jullundur has kept on playing tunes specifically written or arranged for the duo. Their compositions have not only been influenced by folk and world music, it is possible to recognize elements from tango, jazz and various other music styles. Furthermore, their spontaneous approach to the music they perform adds to the wonderful flavor.

At Viljandi Folk Music Festival Jullundur performs together with young Estonian folk musicians from Lääne-Virumaa area in their project Jullundur feat. Viru Men

• Tuulikki Bartosik – free bass accordion
• Bengt Jonasson – bass guitar, banjo
• Henri Veidenbaum – violin
• Taavet Niller – double bass, saxophone
• Villu Talsi – mandolin

• Tuulikki Bartosik: www.urakaru.com; tuulikki@urakaru.com