Lea Havelund
Lea Havelund (vocals and cello) released her debut album “VENTEDE VEN” in January 2023. The music is original and diverse and Lea draws on inspiration from many different genres and countries. This can be heard in her arrangements and compositions, which contain elements of tango, Nordic folk music and jazz. The soft tones of the cello simultaneously reveal the classical music foundation and the musical combination forms a subtle universe that is hard to place among genres.
"It goes without saying that Lea Havelund beautifully masters her instrument." (Rootszone 2023)
"She has created a series of beautiful and deeply interesting cross-genre compositions that are both evocative and expressive, especially in her collaboration with Mads Søndergaard." (Rootszone 2023)
The album showcases Lea's playfulness in incorporating fresh, diverse genres, as heard in the jazzy title track "Ventede ven"(An awaited friend) and the tango inspired "Toppen tango". However, melancholy is also present, as seen in the piano-led ballad "En dikt" ("A Poem"), allowing Lea's crystalline voice to fully shine. (New Folk Sounds 2023)
Throughout the album, Lea and Mads play with shifts in mood and tempo, adding an extra dimension of surprise. This album deserves attention for its innovative and diverse approach to folk music.(New Folk Sounds 2023)
Lea Havelund (vocals and cello) released her debut album “VENTEDE VEN” in January 2023. The music is original and diverse and Lea draws on inspiration from many different genres and countries. This can be heard in her arrangements and compositions, which contain elements of tango, Nordic folk music and jazz. The soft tones of the cello simultaneously reveal the classical music foundation and the musical combination forms a subtle universe that is hard to place among genres.