Symbio
* Official Womex Showcase Selection 2023
*Best Album of the Year 2023 - Swedish Folk & World music Awards
foto Fredrik Gille
Symbio is regarded as one of the most prominent new bands from the Nordic Folk & World music scene. With a magical interplay of hurdy-gurdy & accordion, an electrifying stage presence and captivating original compositions - the duo has become known as a phenomenon and have toured extensively in more than 20 countries - Europe, USA and Canada. In 2023 the duo was chosen to perform as the Official Showcase Artist Selection at WOMEX- World music Expo.
The music of Symbio has been described as mesmerizing and soulful - where virtuoso folk & electronic dance music meet and becomes a cinematic experience for the listener. Hearing this symphonic duo makes you doubt the fact that they are only two musicians on stage. Their latest album Endeavour is a sound painting where heartfelt melodies, dreamy soundscapes and hypnotic beats depict life-affirming themes. The album was awarded ”Best Album of the Year” at the Swedish Folk & World music Awards 2023.
The two met during a jam-session in 2011, and when playing together for the first time - they felt that there was a special energy and musical connection between them. Right there, after their very first meeting - they decided to form Symbio. Since then, their journey as a duo continues to take them to new places, musically and geographically.
Johannes Geworkian Hellman: hurdy-gurdy, electronics
LarsEmil Öjeberget: accordeon, stomp box, electronics
