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Nordic nature instruments, stories, songs, dances, and plant lore; I am a Norwegian American culture bearer. My home is in Minneapolis Bdote, traditional sacred land of the Dakota Nation.
Med beste helsignet - With best blessings
Kari's Books - Nordic Moon Press
A workbook style deep dive into the Younger Futhark. Embody the shapes, ponder the stories, and observe the similarity in cultural and global shifts as those who used this ancient script over 1300 years ago.
What began as a second edition of the popular book The Runes: A Human Journey (published in 2007 (out of print), developed into a work which effectively replaces the original publication. more...
The Day Begins at Sunset is Kari Tauring’s first collection of poetry. Written just before and during the Pandemic Shutdown and uprisings for Justice in Minneapolis. The poems move from dark and questioning to hopeful and pro-active.
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This workbook written in 2010 was intended to accompany Kari's workshops and teaching of Völva Stav, her original system of embodiment and Norse spiritual practice.
Available above as an e-book - free pdf @ Germanic Mythology.com
Kari's Recordings - Omnium Records
Los is the light half of the year. Songs and poetry about spring, birch and bear, and the urge to wander.
Kari Tauring and Drew Miller mark the culmination of their 8-year journey together into Nordic tradition with two albums: Ljos (Light) and Svart (Dark). Listen Free on MNSpin Hennepin County Public Library or buy it from Omnium.
Free album booklet
Svart is the dark half of the year. Journey into the dark with Kari Tauring and Drew Miller as they mark the culmination of their 8-year journey together into Nordic music. Listen free on MN Spin - Hennepin County Public Library or buy it from Omnium.
Free album booklet
Traditional songs and original poems from Minnesota, Norway & Sweden about water sprites and shape shifting bears. Runes, rhythm and breath tell the stories of the Northlands. This recording was fully funded by the community with a KickStarter in 2013. Buy it from Omnium at the link below.
Free album booklet
Völva Songs includes pieces sung in Votic, Icelandic, Norwegian and English that are as sweet as a lullaby and frightening as a Valkyrie. This is Kari Tauring and Drew Miller's first recording project together. Available on Spotify or buy it from Onmium at the link below.
Free album booklet
A remastered and expanded edition of the 1999 original..."a gentle, positive pagan celebration of the season, with songs that are lovingly composed. ” All Music Guide
Kari Tauring and Friends continue the Winter Solstice experience yearly at the Bryant Lake Bowl Theater. An unbroken tradition since 1999.
Song lyrics and chord charts
YouTube Channels
Kari's Pandemic video projects through Norway House, Minneapolis 2020 - 2022 including "Alone Together" dance series with Carol Sersland!
Exercises and interviews with Kari Tauring about Völva Stav, her original system of staff use to embody the world tree, access ancestor memory, and to view and heal öorlog.
Manual Free pdf
Manual e-book
Kari Tauring and Carol Sersland - exploring the intersection of runes in the body and traditional folk dance along with ancient and traditional stories, songs, movement, and community celebration.
Made possible through FY2011 Folk and Traditional Arts grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board through the arts and cultural heritage fund as appropriated by the Minnesota State Legislature with money from the Legacy Amendment as voted on by the people of Minnesota on November 4, 2008
This channel contains performances, dance instruction, cultural educations, behind the scene out takes, and even an excerpt from "Alt for Norge" Norwegian reality show.
The original Kari Tauring channel has music videos, excerpts from performances, photo collages, interviews, and the original audition video for "Alt for Norge."
