Devon-based Swedish/American singer-songwriter Rosa Rebecka returns to the Bike Shed to launch her latest EP Home with Folkstock records, a small but perfectly formed collection of emotionally charged alt-folk songs exploring love and belonging.
Known for her arresting acoustic performances, Rosa will use the Bike Shed’s intimate space to full effect,combining emotional intensity with vocal virtuosity, and using a host of instruments to create a journey for the listener, filled with joy, warmth and sorrow.
“a lyrical, sun-dappled and golden voice, tinged with a hint of...
This year sees the tenth anniversary of Exeter’s Swedish St Lucia Procession, a traditional Scandinavian midwinter celebration of light and song first brought to the city by local folk singer Rosa Rebecka from her homeland of Sweden in 2004.
In the decade since, the celebration has grown from strength to strength, with Rosa’s Scandinavian choir, ExeSwedes, and friends singing traditional Sankta Lucia songs in pubs, theatres, churches, and even Exeter cathedral.
This year's Lucia procession will be held at St Andrew’s Church on Alphington Road on 6.30pm Saturday 13th...
Rosa Rebecka is a Swedish singer/songwriter, storyteller, folk performer and multi-instrumentalist.
In this one-off concert she introduces her century-old guitar, recently heard on Radio 4, which has been passed from mother to daughter for four generations.
Rosa will be supported by a group of young, emerging singers from various parts of Devon, collectively known as The Resonance.
The members of The Resonance have all been taught singing by Rosa, but have voices which are distinctly their own. Their rich, intricate harmonies...
If you're planning a trip to Ikea this weekend, why not make a day of it and rustle up this delicious quick and easy treat when you get home, courtesy of Waitrose.
Swedish meatballs with redcurrant sauce Preparation time: 15 minutes Cooking time: 20 minutes Total time: 35 minutes Serves: 4 Ingredients
2 slices thick white bread 1 egg 100ml milk 500g pack British pork mince 2 tbsp chopped fresh lemon thyme, plus a few sprigs for garnishing 1 x ½ tsp freshly ground nutmeg 1–2 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp plain flour 250ml beef stock 2 tbsp essential Waitrose Redcurrant Jelly 3 tbsp double...
