At long last – a new recording of folk music from Rogaland county! The group Geitungen present music from their native region of Norway. They perform instrumental folk music from Bjerkreim, Suldal, Jelsa and even from Karmøy, presented in youthful and rhythmically attractive arrangements. At the same time they manage to retain a strong impression of the distinctive Rogaland music tradition. On BRA KAST you can hear arrangements of traditional dance tunes indigenous to the Rogaland region, a bridal tune, and newly composed pieces.

Geitungen have existed since 1997 and have given numerous concerts and appeared at festivals all over Norway. Many remember their release Vaniljesaus on which they presented their own instrumental compositions. Festivals at which Geitungen have performed include Nordsjøfestivalen - Sailors Wake, Skandinavisk folketone, Shetland Folk Festival, and the Vikedal Roots Music Festival. This year they hav been selected for the Norwegian concert institute Rikskonsertene’s competition INTRO Folk, which takes place at the Riddu Riddu festival in Kåfjord on 16 July.

On their new recording BRA KAST Geitungen demonstrate that they are among the leading performers of folk music from Rogaland today. The recording brings the Norwegian folk music tradition into the present in a unique way.

The three young musicians who make up Geitungen are: Håvard Ims (22) from Sandnes, winner of the national Norwegian accordion competition, currently studying medicine in Bergen.

Olav Christer Rossebø (24) from Haugesund, fiddler, guitarist and mandola player, currently studying music at the Norwegian Academy of Music in Oslo. Vidar S. B. Skrede (24) from Haugesund, plays Hardanger fiddle, fiddle and guitar, currently working at the Folk Music Archives in North Gudbrandsdal. Commencing studies at the Norwegian Academy of Music this autumn.