Swedish flutist Elsa Nilsson and her quartet will perform traditional Swedish songs often sung on December 13 to celebrate Lucia. This uniquely Swedish holiday celebrates the return of light during the darkest time of the year.

Nilsson and her quartet will put their unique spin on the traditional music at Rockwood Music Hall, stage 2. You can expect some South African, Jamaican, Brazilian and Balkan influences ... and gingerbread cookies for everyone!

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COST: Free

Elsa Nilsson's music is profoundly playful and diversely influenced. She believes that the true beauty of music is its capacity to transcend cultural boundaries. She considers all folk music (including jazz) to have a common thread, and that by weaving those threads together, a deeper, more complete understanding among cultures can be reached. This philosophy is evident in her compositional style, subtly blending cross-cultural elements to create a sound that is distinctly her own.

Each member of the band brings his or her own flavor to the music. With Nilsson leading on flute, this band also features Jeff McLaughlin on guitar, Alex Minier on bass, and Cody Rahn on drums and percussion.

Video of "Gläns Över Sjö och Strand," a Christmas song from EP "Växer" can be found here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FeTjdiolE_0