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Wardruna publishes a title track of the forthcoming album ‘Birna’

Author Askar Ibragimov - 6.12.2024

Gearing up for the release of the new album Birna, nordic folk veterans Wardruna just released a title track (of the same name) as a single.

Birna will be released on January 24, 2025 via Sony Music and By Norse Music.

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