Bazar Blå is one of the leading bands on the new folk music scene in Sweden. Their original compositions are clearly influenced by Swedish traditions and heritage, but always having a modern touch of rhythms and soundscapes.
Coming from different musical backgrounds, each member brings their individual experiences to the band. This specific blend of personalities’ repertoire and fantastic musicianship is what gives their music its unmistakable character. A distinctly new folk music which the trio calls Transglobal Tripfolk. There is music inspired by traditions from all over the world with the ambition to invite the listener on a journey through time and space.
Jonas Hedin on Nyckelharpa; Bjorn Meyer on bass; and Fredrik Gille on drums, percussion.
Discography:
Nordic City (Xource XOUCD 122, 1998)
Tripfolk (XourceXOUCD 13, 2000)
Live (Bazaarpool CD 1, 2003)
Nysch (Xource XOUCD 14/Bazaarpool CD3, 2004)
Lost (Bazaarpool CD13, 2009)
Twenty (2016)
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has dedicated his life to musical exploration. His efforts included the creation of two online portals, worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. In addition, Angel is the co-founder of the Transglobal World Music Chart, a panel of world music DJs and writers that celebrates global sounds. Furthermore, he delved into the record business, producing world music studio albums and compilations. His works have appeared on Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Indígena Records and Music of the World.
