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

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Born 1982 in Fredrikstad, Norway 
Instrument: Piano, Vocal 
Based in Oslo, Norway 

Education:
Bachelor degree from Conservatory of Music, Adger 2003 
Master degree from the Conservatory of Music, Esbjerg 2007

Bio:
Susanne is educated as a classical pianist. From a young age she has worked as a songwriter and conducter while studying music. Her interest in composing and arranging has always been very strong. When meeting the musicians from Trio Barefoot her inspiration flourished and she formed the band Synnjadrag, where Susanne is both the singer and songwriter.

Susanne now lives in Oslo where she works as conducter, freelance soloist and accompanist.

Links:
www.synnjadrag.com
www.susannearnesen.no