Gangar

Norway's Gangar brings a fresh take on Nordic roots music. The young, five-piece ensemble digs into Norway’s folk music archives to come up with traditional tunes,  and give them new, modern arrangements influenced by rock, metal, and jazz. 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" and banned in churches, the hardanger is now celebrated as Norway’s national instrument, and gives Gangar its distinctive swing. The band's mission is to bring traditional Norwegian melodies to 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. They are known as a formidable live act that consistently delivers shows filled with energy, audience interaction, dancing, and top-shelf musicianship. They’ve forged a deep bond with audiences at home and abroad, playing shows all over Europe, including Kaustinen Folk Music Festival, Rudolstadt Festival, Viljandi Folk Music Festival, and the Groningen Performing Arts Festival. 
Gangar is scheduled to tour in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, Estonia, Germany, Italy, Hungary, USA, and Australia throughout 2023 and 2024.
 

Gangar released their debut EP Tre Danser in the autumn of 2022, which Metal Storm called “a short but sweet EP” and “a promising sign of things to come”. Stubb delivers on that promise.

www.Gangar.no