Category: Linguistics

The Norse Pagan revival in music: A network analysis of Wardruna’s environment on Spotify

Dr. Burgert Senekal, University of the Free State

Ensovoort, volume 45 (2024), number 09: 1

Abstract

This study examines the Norse Pagan revival in music, focusing on the Norwegian musical project Wardruna and its network on the streaming platform Spotify. …

Tracing the origins of the oldest song in the Germanic languages: A discussion of “In Maidjan” by Heilung

Dr. Burgert Senekal, University of the Free State

Ensovoort, volume 45 (2024), number 08: 1

Abstract

Heilung forms part of a new group of folk music bands, along with Wardruna, that straddles the divide between folk music and metal, all …