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Loretta Kelley


is well known within the Scandinavian dance community and is acknowledged as the foremost American born Hardanger fiddle player in the United States. She studied Hardanger fiddle (hardingfele in Norwegian) during 1979-80 at the folk high school in Rauland (Western Telemark) and was during that time a member of the local fiddlers' group, the Spelemannslaget Falkeriset. She has since returned to Norway many times for extended visits to learn from some of Norway's best fiddlers. She has played in many competitions there, including Norway's national competition, the most prestigious Landskappleik. Loretta is a regular featured fiddler at Scandia D.C. events and is featured on three recordings:


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