Norwegian folk and Arabic music aren’t so dissimilar

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Norwegian violinist and composer Inger Hannisdal studied both classical and jazz violin, then branched out to study Arabic music at Université Antonine in Lebanon. Now, as a professional musician in Oslo, her compositions draw on influences from both Norwegian and Middle Eastern traditions. We hear more from Inger Hannisdal. 

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