Synnjadrag
The Norwegian/Danish band Synnjadrag presents a highly personal sound based on the songs of Susanne Arnesen, where old Norwegian folk music melts with everything from jazz to reggae, cabaret and blues.
Since her childhood, the singer and songwriter Susanne Arnesen (who later has become a classically trained concert pianist) written songs that both textual and musically reflects life’s many ups and downs. Along with the jazztrio Trio Barefoot from Copenhagen she has created Synnjadrag, which in general presents a fresh breath of modern folk music.
The music ranges from evocative, introspective ballads to joyous uptempo songs, and the Norwegian lyrics shows us both pensive melancholy and biting irony and humor.
Synnjadrag has released three critically acclaimed albums: “Himmelen er fortsatt blå” from 2006, “En påtatt vår” from 2007 and “Alltid en ny oktober” from 2010. All three are released on the record company and musicians collective Barefoot Records. The band has, in addition to extensive touring in Norway and Denmark, performed on radio and TV and won the prestigious competition “Songs by the canal” in Lunde, Norway. This recognition has made the band a sought-after name on both the Norwegian and Danish festivals.
Susanne Arnesen: Vocals
Ole Jonas Storli: Piano
Håkon Berre: Drums, percussion
Jesper Dyhre Nielsen: Bass
Visist www.Synnjadrag.com
Born 1980 in Overhalla, Norway 
