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Røyst
Nordic Initiative (artist release)
17.99

A vocal quartet established in Leeds, England by four Norwegian singers - Kari Nergaard Bleivik, Therese Ulvan, Cecilie Giskemo and Maria Jardardottir - who perform original music written and arranged by the members of the group. The repetoire includes a wide-ranging group of styles - traditional Norwegian folk music, vocal jazz, improvisation in a traditional folk vein as well as avant garde free improv, interpretations of ethnic music from around the world and classical art music. The cohesion lies in the unique quality of the voices joined together, their interest in both tradition and experimentation, and their joyous exhuberance.
(Note: this band was originally known as Trolldom)

Listen:
Aille Mainn Hadde Fota (excerpt)
The Sandman (excerpt)
Yotha (full song, large file)

Here's what the ensemble says for itself:
Røyst vocal quartet was established in Leeds in England 2002 where the four Norwegian members, Kari Nergaard Bleivik, Therese Ulvan, Cecilie Giskemo and Maria Jardardottir met through music studies. Røyst performs original music written and arranged by the members of the group. Each member has their very own sound that together as a group creates a unique vocal texture and a varied collection of compositions.

Their repertoire represents a versatile mix of influences and music styles:

• Passion and temperament from the traditional Norwegian folk music.
  
• Contemporary and traditional vocal jazz - with main emphasis on today’s multifunctional vocal techniques and timbres.
• Improvisation in a traditional manner, deriving from both jazz and folk music, as well as free improvisation.
• Various ethnic music and vocal styles from all over the world.
• Sonorities deriving from classical art music.