Members

Mats Edén – fiddles

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Sprung from the soil of Värmland, bordering on Norway, he was appointed "Riksspelman" already in 1979. His fiddle playing is a hallmark of the band, combining influences from both Värmland and Norway. He has studied composing at the Norwegian Academy of music in Oslo and writes a great deal of Groupa's music. He has recorded with Ale Möller and Lena Willemark in the Nordan Project at ECM records. Shortly after followed his solo album at ECM. The latest addition to his series of solo albums is Avtryck.

Terje Isungset – percussion

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An uncompromising musician, whose numerous years at work to create a genuine, rhythmic dimension of sound have crafted a distinctly individual musical identity. He has designed, and built, most of his array of special Percussion. The instruments come from Norwegian nature as well as from Isungset's journeys around the globe. Pioneer in Ice instruments. Composer of the opening Festival suites at Molde International Jazz Festival 1999, European Culture Cities 2000, and the Bergen Festival 2002. Musician of the year at Vossajazz Festival 1996. Read more here.

Jonas Simonson – flutes

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He has developed a completely unique and profoundly personal approach on playing the Flutes. He started off in a classical background, but converted to Swedish Folk Music and hasn't been the same since, neither has Swedish Folk Music. His musical approach can also be heard in Bäsk, a trio with Sten Källman and Hans Kennemark and in recordings with the band Den Fule and Folk-sax/Riff-Ola.