Gott Folk!

2 (duo) performers

Indoor and outdoor

Musician other

1,5 hour

stage 3 x 4 m

NL

Swedish folk. Surprising instrumental pieces, beautiful ballads and cheerful sea shanties. For stages,but also mobile among the audience.

Gott Folk! Is a two-man formation from Nijmegen playing Swedish folk music. The two experienced musicians are Jos Koning, who plays nyckelharpa (key fiddle) and Leo de Kruis on Irish bouzouki and accordion. The phrase "Gott Folk!" means "Dear Folk!" when addressing a group of people.


The repertoire consists of dance tunes, such as polkas (3/4) and gånglåtar (4/4). But Gott Folk! also plays some beautiful carried pieces full of stillness. Vocally, Gott Folk chooses original Swedish (sailor) songs, but also translations into Dutch. Many songs are sung in both Swedish and Dutch.
In this way a very varied program has been created that captivates from the first to the last note. The highly original arrangements reflect Jos and Leo's broad musical background, from Irish folk to Baroque and from Bach to Chuck Berry.
These seasoned musicians show that two men from "clog country" can play this "viking music".

Gott Folk can of course be on stage, but also fairly mobile among (shopping) public.

Share this act