Fiery instrumental folk composed by the multiple DMA Roots-nominated composer Maja Kjær. With a desire to challenge the delicate sound of “Nordic Folk,” Maja has created a boundary-breaking orchestra featuring cimbalom, tuba, percussion, and violin - where Nordic crispness meets Eastern European charm and heavy grooves.
On stage, Maja Kjær si Orkester puts community at the heart of their performances with their unique circle concerts. It’s an almost tactile musical experience for both audience and musicians, where the line between performer and listener is blurred; everyone is gathered together on the floor, creating an atmosphere of closeness that enhances the musical interplay. It’s raw, unfiltered - and utterly unforgettable!
This isn’t your typical “Nordic Folk” or “Balkan” sound. Instead, Maja Kjær si Orkester aims to turn expectations upside down. The piano is replaced by a cimbalom, the bass by a tuba, and the percussion blends primal earthiness with the delicate feel of winter mornings. The violins form the link to Scandinavian folk traditions, and together this oddball ensemble offers a glorious opportunity to dial up or down the Nordic and Eastern European vibes according to mood and moment.
