FolkWorld #80 03/2023
© GO´ Danish Folk Music

The Sound of Scandinavia

BRAGR

Artist Video BRAGR @ FROG

www.bragr.dk

GO Danish Folk Music present new album, BRAGR – Live from the venue Gnisten i Ry (DK).


BRAGR

BRAGR "Live at Gnisten", GO´ Danish Folk Music, 2023

BRAGR plays contemporary Scandinavian folk music with both traditional tunes and original compositions. Their arrangements gives the music a fresh aura and elements of surprise. During concerts, the musicians presents the melodies with humorous anecdotes and interesting stories about the old fiddlers, from whom they inherited the material, to make the music come even more alive.

The old nordic instrument, the Nyckelharpa, is the center of the tradition Bragr reinterprets and it’s surrounded with Christine Dueholms groovy drumming with exotic percussionsounds mixed in, Jesper Frost Byllings melodic bass lines and Kristian Bisgaards elegant and creative piano playing. The band also uses their voices in harmony to add another layer to their characteristic sound.

The music of Bragr reminds us of who we were, and still are. It’s the sound of Scandinavia that brings both a tear to your eye and a smile on your face, whilst tapping your feet.


Perry Stenbäck (S): Nyckelharpa, guitar, vocal
Christine Dueholm (DK): Loota percussion drum kit, vocal
Jesper Frost Bylling (DK): Fretless acoustic bass, vocal
Kristian Bisgaard (DK): Piano, vocal



Photo Credits: (1)-(2) Bragr (unknown/website).


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