From the deep woods now emerges Birna, Wardruna’s sixth studio album. Through his never resting dialogue with nature, main composer Einar Selvik has been searching for the voice of the bear. Birna – the she-bear in Old Norse – is a work of art dedicated to the warden of the forest, nature’s caretaker, and her battles here on earth. Slowly driven out of her habitat by modern day societies, she has entered a stage of permanent hibernation. As a result, the forest is gradually dying, longing for its pulse and heart – its shepherd. Birna calls for her return. Scheduled for January 24, 2025 through Sony Music and By Norse Music. Tracklist: 1. Hertan 2. Birna 3. Ljos til Jord 4. Dvaledraumar 5. Jord til Ljos 6. Himinndotter 7. Hibjørnen 8. Skuggehesten 9. Tretale 10. Lyfjaberg Label: Sony Music, By Norse MusicRelease date: 24.01.2025Media type: CD Jewelcase with O-Card and 24-pages bookletGenre: Folk / World Music
