The otherworldly sound of kulning and lokking, cow calling vocals of the setterjente (upland herding girls) and the Huldre (cow-tailed fairy women) waft over the fairgrounds. Tauring's presentations compel us to listen. Using props such as a real 20,000 BC Danish flint knife, a replica of a Scandinavian Bronze Age string skirt (2000 BC), and rune letters from 20 BC to the Middle Ages, Tauring sings and tells the stories of our deep Scandinavian tap root. Medieval rune songs, passages from the sagas, Huldre Lokk, Stav rhythm and dance weave through masterful story telling that gives a history lesson in a most enchanting way.

Author of "The Runes: A Human Journey" 2007 (available on line, through Ingebretsen's and the Eye of Horus in Minneapolis and from the author), Tauring's presentations and workshops stem from 20 years of research, teaching, and performance. Her shows are interactive and can be solo or very large productions. Schools, lodges, and weekend work shop programs are available. With a Masters Degree in teaching, Tauring's programs appeal to all ages and levels of learning.

Her CD "Völva Songs" (6 song EP released May 2008) gives listeners music in Votic, Icelandic, Norwegian and English that is sweet as a lullaby and frightening as a Valkyrie. Her performances are intense and impeccable (cd available on-line, in select stores and at performances).

Ms Tauring is also available to do Work Shops in Stav, Runes, Scandinavian Deep Roots studies for all ages. Rune work for individuals, parties and events is also available. Rune work includes name translations and interpretations, random rune pulls to shed light on an issue, and creating bind runes and designs for crafts and jewelry. There is always an element of educating in everything Ms Tauring does. "Ah ha" moments will be had by all!

Contact:
Kari Tauring
4041 43rd Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55406

(612) 729-4019

karitauring@yahoo.com
http://karitauring.com

Fee Schedule

Listings on Ingebretsen's and the Eye of Horus pages.