Bio
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 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, including Finland’s Kaustinen Folk Music Festival, Germany’s Rudolstadt Festival, Estonia’s Viljandi Folk Music Festival, and the Groningen Performing Arts Festival in the Netherlands. In 2024 their major appearances have included e.g. Celtic Connections, WOMAD UK, Shetland Folk Festival, Tønder Festival, Festival Dranouter, and a tour in Australia, which includes events like the National Folk Fest and Port Fairy Folk Festival.
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”. It was followed by a debut album released in October 2023. Later in the year 2024 they will return to the studio to work on their second album.
Mattias Thedens - Fiddle
Oskar Lindberget - Saxophone
Richard Max - Guitar
Jonas Thrana Jensen - Bass
Henrik Dullum - Drums
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