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Norway's Gangar brings a fresh take on Nordic roots music. The young, five-piece ensemble digs deep into Norway's extensive folk music archives to come up with rare traditional tunes. -- and give them new, modern arrangements influenced by rock, folk-metal, and jazz improvisation. Inspired by such artists as Hoven Droven, Meshuggah, and AC/DC, Gangar's sound is driven by the unique sound of Norway's Hardanger fiddle. Once vilified as "the devil's instrument" in folktales and banned in churches, the hardanger is now celebrated as the country's national instrument, and gives Gangar its distinctive sound. The band's mission is to bring traditional Norwegian melodies a wider audience.Since their first concert in 2021, Oslo-based Gangar have established themselves as one of Norway’s most in-demand musical exports; with a fresh, original take on traditional Norwegian folk and roots music. Gangar’s five members, Mattias Truell Thedens (Hardanger fiddle), Oskar Goedvriend Lindberget (saxophone), Richard Max (guitar), Jonas Thrana Jensen (bass), and Henrik Dullum (drums), bring an array of musical styles and expertise to bear on their music, creating a unique, hybrid approach to traditional folk music. Gangar are known as a formidable live band that consistently delivers shows filled with energy, audience interaction, dancing, and top-shelf musicianship. This combination makes it hard for any audience to keep their feet off of the dance floor. They’ve forged a deep bond with audiences at home and abroad, playing shows all over Europe, Australia, and the USA at renowned festivals and venues such as Rudolstadt Festival in Germany, Sziget Festival in Hungary, Celtic Connections in Scotland, and Port Fairy Folk Festival in Australia Gangar released their debut EP Tre Danser, on Heilo Records in the autumn of 2022, which Metal Storm called “a short but sweet EP” and “a promising sign of things to come”, and their debut album, Stubb delivered on that promise. With their second full-length album, recorded in 2024, and set for release in 2026, Gangar elevate their sound with fearless new arrangements and exciting collaborations with acclaimed guest artists.
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Hin vokste frem mellom de syv fjellene i Bergen. De samlet seg gjennom en kjærlighet for folkemusikk og rock, og et ønske om å skape et lekent, rått, og ikke minst nytt lydlandskap. Med hjerte og røtter dypt i den nordiske kulturskatten og en fot godt plantet i rockeleiren byr bandet Hin på rølpete danseslåtter, deilige ballader og hvem vet.. kanskje en grisevise eller to? Dans deg svett, skrål deg hes og la Hin lokke deg med inn i berget!
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Vaskerelven 8, 5014 Bergen, Norway, Vaskerelven 8, 5014 Bergen, Norge, Bergen, Norway
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