[Harp-L] Helge Tallqvist

[Aeskow@xxxxxxx]

I just picked up a CD by a Finnish harp-player named Helge  Tallqvist--mainly 
because it was a tribute to George "Harmonica" Smith--and was  knocked out by 
Tallqvist's playing.  Remarkable depth of tone, soulful  phrasing, just 
spectacular work.  The singing's done in a curious kind of  Finnish drawl--Baton 
Rouge by way of Helsinki--but it's perfectly serviceable,  and doesn't detract 
even slightly from the power of the harp.  Does anybody  know more about this 
Scandinavian bluesman?
 
Peace and Respect,
Johnny T