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. Described by Celtic Connections Festival as “…one of the freshest and most inventive acts on the emerging 'Nu-Nordic' scene.”
Today after honing their musical explorations through five years’ touring experience and a very well received debut album, Fribo is rapidly gaining recognition and acclaim. The graceful blending of Voices, Willow Flute, Fiddle, Jews Harp and Guitar has become a
“.zestful, vibrant, multi-national North Sea sound.” Womad
To further widen the band’s sound-scape Fribo now work with the amazingly groovy Swedish percussionist Magnus Lundmark or the equally amazing melodic player Signy Jacobsdottir (Capercaillie, Scottish Ballet, Gamalan Pacifica).
To date Fribo have toured in the UK, America, Norway, Denmark, Germany, The Netherlands, Belgium and Ireland. Performing at many varied events such as: Womad, Celtic Connections, APAP, FolkBaltica, Telemark Festival, Gosport & Fareham, Oxford Folk Festival, Nordlys and Blàs.
The band has been featured artist and can be heard regularly on many radio stations including: BBC Radio Scotland and Radio 3, ABC Australia, Radio Nan Gaidheal and the World Sevice.
For Bookings / Info please contact: Ewan MacPherson
Stoneyport Associates - www.stoneyport.co.uk
ewan@stoneyport.com
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"If ever there was a soundtrack to my life, this is what I would want it to be.this band are, for lack of a better word, awesome." ThreeWeeks eDaily 24
"Above all it’s an album that’s brilliantly produced, fun, moving, engaging, adventurous and a sheer delight from start to finish." Songlines (Fiona Talkington) ****
".Infectious rhythms stand next to haunting beauty." Fiddle On Magazine
"They are FABULOUS!!! " Genevieve Tudor - BBC Radio Shropshire
“…What immediately strikes you is the freshness and zest emanating from the trio." Rock n’ Reel ****
"Fribo is for me one of the discoveries of the year." Marius Roeting, New Folk Sounds - NL
".Fribo's debut is full of masterly, intoxicating impressionism, a seriously rewarding and intensely original album" Netrhythms (David Kidman)
".music with a refreshing tang and a keen edge." Living Tradition
"There are a growing number of groups covering the sort of material which Fribo perform. But I’ve yet to hear anyone with the variety and finesse of this young trio." Songlines ****
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