About Fribo
Fribo (“Open House”) is a unique collaboration between Norwegian singer Anne Sofie Linge Valdal, Scottish fiddler Hannah Read, Liverpool born Ewan MacPherson on guitar and tall Swedish percussionist Magnus Lundmark.
Described by Celtic Connections Festival: “…one of the freshest and most inventive acts on the emerging 'Nu-Nordic' scene, exploring and creating links between British and Scandinavian traditions, with a deft peppering of wider contemporary influences.”
After first playing around an old Edinburgh kitchen table in 2003, Fribo have become experts in finding subtle ways of exchanging traditions whilst expressing them anew, with an exuberant feel for contemporary sounds and rhythms.
Today after honing their musical explorations through five yearsʼ touring experience and a very well received debut album, Fribo is rapidly gaining recognition and acclaim, the band released their second album called 'Happ' (Old Norn language meaning "in good health") on 30 March 2011 which is picking up great reviews, positive comment and airplay.
The dynamic blending of Voices, Willow Flute, Fiddle, Jews Harp and Guitar has become a “...zestful, vibrant, multi-national North Sea sound.” (Womad)
To date Fribo have toured through Europe and North America, performing at large-scale events such as: WOMAD, Celtic Connections, APAP, Vancouver, FolkBaltica Festival, Telemark Festival, Calgary, Gosport & Blàs.
The band has been featured artist and can be heard regularly on many radio stations worldwide including: BBC Radio Scotland and Radio 3, ABC Australia, Radio Nan Gaidheal and the World Sevice.
