Svøbsk

Svøbsk is the name of a melodi - and dancetype, where you turn ’round and ‘round in a close embrace until you get all ... “svøbsked”. ... Svøbsk is also the name of a danish folkmusic trio that play densely well together, complementing each other in a sublime way. The music is a mixture of traditional and contemporary folkmusic, brilliantly performed with a playful lightness and plenty of soul. ... Svøbsk have been playing in Greenland, Finland, Iceland, Germany and all over Denmark. In June 2005 came the much acclaimed CD debut “Sig mig” (tell me), which was nominated for the Music Awards “debut of the year”. ... Svøbsk is pronounced like “swirbsk” – the “ir” as in bird! ... Maren and Jørgen have been living and playing together since they've met each other at the Carl Nielsen Academy of Music in Odense in 20002, where they both studied Danish folk music. They have been playing many concerts in and outside Denmark (Greenland, Iceland, Finland, Germany and Poland) and in June 2005 they released their first – very well-reciewed cd “Sig mig” (nominated a Danish music award; the debut of the year). In January 2007 Tira Skamby and all of her percussion joined the band - with caused remarcable change of the sound.