Balancing somewhere between mountain mystique and free-flowing jazz, Graosido is Knut Kvifte Nesheim’s latest offering, an atmospheric, textured tribute to his roots, memories, and the ever-shifting Norwegian wilderness. Inspired by the titular mountain range, the album reflects Graosido’s weathered presence as seen from Nesheim’s family farm, anchored in the interplay…
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