Swan One

Swan One - Et Nytt Norsk Folkeventyr
Released August 2019!

Viking Soul is proud to present
'Swan One - Et Nytt Norsk Folkeventyr'!

Follow little Sólvor's journey of musical discovery, personal purpose, and adventure amidst the nature and culture of Norway. Sólvor's guide, Svanr, takes her through history in an increasingly familiar theme of preserving language, music and culture in our ever-changing world.

Book is Currently out of stock. Apologies.

Also available is a 'Brief Introduction to Historical Norse Instruments' by Janina Skutle Carlstad. Please contact Janina for your copy!

The presentation of the story, 'Swan One', nonetheless, is available at workshops and performances in a variety of formats:

Storybook Reading
Slide Show and Music (perfect for dinners, fundraisers, workshops)
Props and Puppets Show (for children)
Interactive Storytelling and Instruments (perfect for workshops)

Contact Viking Soul to find out more.

A few characters from 'Swan One' puppet show ...

Janina of Viking Soul is a poet as well as storyteller. Most of her poems are full of imagery and free flowing verse embracing nature. Some, like 'Danse på Skogen' are an English/Norwegian fusion....

Excerpt from Danse på Skogen
By J. Carlstad

Jeg stande på skogen og vente pa deg
Jeg vente på sol og regn
Jeg vente på midnattsol
Kanskje skal du kommer igjen

You are the spring
Hopeful eternity of renewal
You are the whispers in the rain
The sigh of the Earth
Embrace of the breezes
That bring you to me again

Janina's Norse influenced poetry is available for sharing in festivals, workshops, or dinners/coffee houses as well.
Click on the photos below to read excerpts of the poems
'Fram og Tilbake' and 'VÆr Deg Selv'

Viking Ship Museum-Vikingskibsmuseet - Roskilde, Denmark

Vær deg selv – Be yourself – just BE ... For only then in our hearts are we truly free