Kongero

“This group is a revelation. The beauty of the four voices is equaled only by the pristine, flawless arrangements. They provide a stunning example of a marriage between the traditional and the innovative. This magical Swedish music very much deserves to be heard far and wide.” – Jeff Meshel, International Music Journalist

Kongero – a highly esteemed, world-touring Swedish Folk’appella group. A concert with Kongero will take the listener on a fabulous journey, an all-embracing Scandinavian folk music experience. Amazing vocal polyphony, groovy, intimate, and powerful. The group released their 6th album ‘Live in Longueuil’ in 2021 and ‘Vaerla Vaken’, a collaboration CD with the group Massivet, in late 2019. They conduct well-received workshops and master classes worldwide and have published two Songbooks with material for workshops and choirs.

Kongero’s repertoire consists of traditional and original songs and tunes arranged by the members. Kongero tells tales of life, with moving love songs, dramatic medieval ballads, witty ditties, and spirited dances. Their music is characterized by tight harmonies, inciting rhythms and the clarity of their beautiful voices. With confidence, technical skill, irresistible playfulness, and brilliant arrangements, they create a unique sound that brings the traditional music from the past and into the present.

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This season’s lineup is dedicated to the memory of our beloved board member and former board president, Kimberly Williams Shuker.