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Bjørnar Søreng

About Me

Drummer/percussionist based in Trondheim, Norway. Specializes in Afro-Cuban and Brazilian percussion. Bjørnar has toured Scandinavia extensively for the past ten years. Moved to the USA at the age of 20 to study at the Musicians Institute in Hollywood, California. Currently teaching and directing the music programs at Trøndertun folkehøgskole, one of Norways most acclaimed performing art schools. Member of the successful latin-music group Mambo Compañeros.
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On Swedish Television with the Ylvis Brothers (Norwegian Musical Comedy Act)

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Member Since: 8/6/2006
Band Website: mambocompaneros.com
Band Members: Afrocadabra: Ernst-Wiggo Sandbakk, Jah, Lars Olav Berg, Bjørnar Søreng, Julius Charo Shutu og Idd Aziz.Mambo Compañeros: Alexandre Fernandez, Morten Huuse, Luisón Medina, Kåre Kolve, Kjetil Sandnes, Torgeir Andresen, Bjørnar Søreng og Magnus forsberg.
Influences: Steve Jordan, Billy Cobham, Jeff Porcaro, Changuito, Walfredo Reyes Jr, Raul Rekow, Steve Gadd, Dennis Chambers, Miguel Anga Diaz
Record Label: Tylden & Co
Type of Label: Major