September 17, 2021 // Press Release: ”Hvilsten” – The third single by Swedish artist Ravel out today! Uppsala, Sweden September 17, 2021 Ravel – aka Andreas Rafwelsäter – or Andy…
Ravel is the project name for guitarist and composer Andreas Rafwelsäter, whose music draws from Nordic folk traditions shaped by Swedish, Norwegian, and Finnish influences. Based in Värmland, close to the Norwegian border, Andreas creates instrumental music with a strong sense of place, atmosphere, and melodic storytelling.
He began playing guitar at a young age, initially influenced by heavy metal before gradually expanding his musical vocabulary through bluegrass and rockabilly. His career took a significant turn through extensive touring with one of Scandinavia’s most iconic pop punk bands, Noice, where his expressive guitar playing and cool stage presence earned him a strong reputation and a cult-like following among dedicated fans.
Today, Ravel represents Andreas Rafwelsäter’s personal musical expression — a return to instrumental folk music with roots firmly planted in Nordic soil. Subtle traces of blues and bluegrass still surface in his playing, adding depth and character to a sound that feels both timeless and distinctly northern.
