Nordic Folk
Ballads, dances and soundscapes from Sweden and the far North — dreamlike, powerful and danceable.
Since 1992 · Germany & Scandinavia
Ancient sounds - new worlds.
Poeta Magica combines Nordic tradition, rare instruments and infectious energy in music that spans time and space.
A synthesis of cultures
Vivid, virtuosic and full of charm
The German-Scandinavian ensemble Poeta Magica is one of the pioneers of Nordic World Music. On festival stages and historical markets across Europe, it combines medieval elements with archaic sounds of the North and the silken melodies of Sweden.
EDDA
Music and storytelling from the Icelandic saga of the gods: a full concert experience with Scandinavian guests.
Medieval World Music
A musical journey from Scandinavia through Brittany to Spain — acoustic, amplified or as a walking act.
On stage
Live dates
Märchentage Reichelsheim - Mittelaltermarkt
Märchen- Und Sagentage Reichelsheim
Märchentage Reichelsheim - Mittelaltermarkt
Märchen- Und Sagentage Reichelsheim
Past dates 2026
Ritter-Fest Stein a.d. Traun
RitterFest
Ritter-Fest Stein a.d. Traun
RitterFest
Ritter-Fest Stein a.d. Traun
RitterFest
Burgfest Tittmoning mit Poeta Magica (Trio)
Burg Tittmoning, Tittmoning
Burgfest Tittmoning mit Poeta Magica (Trio)
Burg Tittmoning, Tittmoning
Burgfest Tittmoning mit Poeta Magica (Trio)
Burg Tittmoning, Tittmoning
Medeltidsveckan Gotland -St:Lars 8/6
Sankt Lars kyrkoruin, Visby, Visby
Medeltidsveckan Gotland - Helge Ands 8/4
Helge Ands plan, SE-621 55 Visby, Sverige
Medeltidsveckan Gotland - Helge Ands 8/4
Helge Ands plan, SE-621 55 Visby, Sverige
Medeltidsveckan Gotland - Helge Ands 8/3
Helge Ands plan, SE-621 55 Visby, Sverige
Spektakulum Bayerwald mit Poeta Magica
Camping Resort Bayerwald
Spektakulum Bayerwald mit Poeta Magica
Camping Resort Bayerwald
Spektakulum Bayerwald mit Poeta Magica
Camping Resort Bayerwald
Midsommar-konsert
BAC-Theater
Wikinger & Osterfest im Adventon - Poeta Magica Trio
Histotainment Park Adventon
Wikinger & Osterfest im Adventon - Poeta Magica Trio
Histotainment Park Adventon
Wikinger & Osterfest im Adventon - Poeta Magica Trio
Histotainment Park Adventon
Oberrosphe (Marburg) Konzert
Erlenscheid 2, 35083 Wetter (Hessen), Deutschland
News
Event
Poeta Magica hat eine Veranstaltung erstellt.
Märchentage Reichelsheim - Mittelaltermarkt
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New website of Mittelaltermarkt Pforzheim - with Poeta Magica in the cover image!
Poeta Magica will play there from 15 - 23. December 2026
https://lebendiges-mittelalter.de/?fbclid=IwY2xjawU-wDNleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mBXNydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR4YoEBkebYqiflWFJj4Q7oYPu9_xm91yJYReJnJobwQh3piNEg457mVxtGQbw_aem_m7dZYyjtuA7yPyWCqmcY5Q
Countdown to the legendary RitterFest at Stein 4-6. September 2026 - 2 days left!
Today with a video from RitterFest Kufstein with a tune with two Gaita Gallega, the spanish bagpipe.
The tune is composed by Friederike Funke 🥰
People & instruments
The ensemble
Nyckelharpa · Säckpipa · Mandoloncello · Hurdy-gurdy
Holger Funke
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Nyckelharpa · Säckpipa · Mandoloncello · Hurdy-gurdy
Holger Funke
Show biography ⌄Founder of Poeta Magica, multi-instrumentalist, composer, producer, arranger, nyckelharpa builder and manager of the ensemble. Known for his distinctive nyckelharpa technique.
Celtic harp · Clarsach · Nyckelharpa · Vocals
„Shadia“ Katja Hütte
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Celtic harp · Clarsach · Nyckelharpa · Vocals
„Shadia“ Katja Hütte
Show biography ⌄Collector of melodies with a special interest in the roots of music and the bardic tradition.
Percussion · Tenor nyckelharpa · Backing vocals
Friederike Funke
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Percussion · Tenor nyckelharpa · Backing vocals
Friederike Funke
Show biography ⌄Co-founder of Poeta Magica, event designer and concept developer. She draws inspiration from ancestral traditions and turns every concert into a magical experience.
Lead vocals · Arrangements · Acting
Saga Björling
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Lead vocals · Arrangements · Acting
Saga Björling
Show biography ⌄Singer from Visby on Gotland and the ensemble’s distinctive voice. At home in many genres, she shapes Poeta Magica’s Swedish sound.
Guitar · Baritone cittern · Low whistle
Jørgen Lang
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Guitar · Baritone cittern · Low whistle
Jørgen Lang
Show biography ⌄Composer, producer and pioneer of DADGAD guitar tuning with numerous folk and world-music productions.
Quarter-tone nyckelharpa
Boris Koller
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Quarter-tone nyckelharpa
Boris Koller
Show biography ⌄Painter, composer, arranger and nyckelharpa developer. He plays as he paints: multilayered, expressive and on a large scale.
Drums
Thomas Schlitt
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Drums
Thomas Schlitt
Show biography ⌄The ensemble’s timekeeper and the rhythmic foundation of its larger stage programmes.
DOC
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Albums on Bandcamp
Saga
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Privacy informationDie Edda Vol. II – Musik & Erzählung
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Privacy informationDrøm
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Privacy informationDie Edda Vol. I
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Privacy informationLux Orientis
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Privacy informationFroy
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Privacy informationRagnar
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Privacy informationFerox
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Privacy informationRaben Runen Raukar
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Privacy informationVox Salica
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Privacy informationMinne Mystik Meistersang
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Privacy informationConcerts · Festivals · Historical markets
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