Liet International 2011
Skama la rede (Asturias)
Skama La Rede was formed in 2003 in Asturias, where its folk- and reggae- influenced brand of ska-punk has earned many accolades over the years. Sung in the Asturian language, Skama La Rede’s songs deal with social, political, and cultural issues – and are great fun to dance to.
Miguel Fernandi: Vocals
David Suárez: Guitar
Alfonso Sánchez: Bass
David Artime: Lyrics
Noid (Karelia)
Noid comes from Karelia, one of the Finno-Ugric regions of Russia; its name means “sorcerer, wizard” in the Veps language. The four-member group describes its style as “world music”, a perfect blend of traditional Vepsian songs and modern arrangements.
Vladimir Solovjev: Accordion
Aleksander Shashin: Bass
Alina Kartynen: Vocals
Sergey Smirnov: Drums
Rolffa (Sami)
Rolffa are here to represent Lapland’s Sami, the northernmost indigenous people of Europe. Their music mixes the traditional Joik style with contemporary genres such as reggae, ska, and country. They will perform the song Gulatgo Mu?, which already won, last March, the prestigious Sami Grand Prix Song Contest.
Ailo Kemi Gjerpe: Drums
Petter Tretnes Hansen: Mandolin
Rolf Morten Anti Amundsen: Acoustic guitar
Jan Børre Hansen: Bass
Jo Morten Kåven: Percussion
Elle Máijá Klefstad Baer: Electric Guitar
Macanta (Scotland)
Macanta is a band from Glasgow comprised of musicians from all over Scotland. The music is a blend of guitars, cello, viola, clarsach, mandolin and drums; the songs are written in Gaelic and English by Dòl Eoin, a singer-songwriter from the Isle of Harris. Despite having little to no contact with Gaelic for several years, he began writing in Gaelic following a revelation in his first ever Gaelic dream.
Dòl Eoin: Guitar, vocals
Dinushriya Spybey: Cello, vocals
Sarah Leonard: Viola, vocals
Terry Balfour: Bass, vocals
Mairi Campbell: Clarsach, vocals
Graeme Smith: Drums
Silent Woo Gore (Udmurt Republic)
The multilingual name Silent Woo Gore, half English and half Udmurt (woo goore is ‘the song of water’) appropriately illustrates this band’s experimenting with the combination of Udmurt folk songs with modern, global sounds. As Silent Woo Gore proves, international cultural influences can be absorbed and played with without forgetting one’s roots.
Grigory Stepanov: Drums
Vladimir Zhyikov: Guitar
Svetlana Ruchkina: Vocals
Anatoliy Balikhanov: Bass
Siroka (Basque Country)
Basque group Siroka makes strong, solid rock music with a social message, denouncing injustices and expressing desire for a change. At Liet International Siroka will perform Hi Vascofona, a track from their latest record – a concept album that focuses on the themes of identity, friendship, and freedom.
Ekaitz Agirregoitia: Guitar
Maria Rivero: Vocals
Gorka Chamorro: Drums
Pedro Melgarejo: Bass
Aoife Scott (Ireland)
That the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree is an oft-stated truism, but in Aoife Scott’s case that doesn’t make it any less valid. Born into the legendary Black Family, Aoife has been immersed in music from an early age. She possesses a voice that reflects the wild western landscape: fragile one minute and forceful the next. At Liet International she will sing in her native Irish language.
Aoife Scott: Lead Singer
Eoghan Scott: Guitar
Conor Lyons: Bodhrán
Dara O Broin: Fiddle
Garvan Gallagher: Double Bas
Wayne Sheehy: Percussion
Janna Eijer (Friesland)
This young Frisian artist is multi-talented indeed: trained in classical piano and singing, nowshe teaches dance, acts, sings, and coreographs. At this year’s Liet International she will perform her song “1 Klap” (one breathe). This song won the Frisian Liet contest.
Janna Eijer: Piano, Vocals
Priska (Friûl)
It is Priska, one of the 2011 Suns finalists, who will be representing Friuli at the Liet International. Her ballads, which she sings in French, Italian and Friulian, have won her praises from music critics and a loyal fanbase, thanks to both her evocative, sophisticated music, and the powerfulness of her lyrics.
Priska: Vocals
Giorgio Morsut: Bass
Stefano Bragagnolo: Drums
Lucia Clonfero: Violin
Paolo Paron: Ac. Guitar
Alan Malusà Magno: El. Guitar
Coffeeshock Company (Croats from Austria)
A band that hails from the easternmost state of Austria, Coffeeshock Company aims to keep its native language, Burgenland-Croatian, alive through music. No doubt their irresistible Balkan-influenced mix of rock and reggae will make you want to get up on your feet and dance…
Manuel Bintinger: Vocals
Marco Blascetta: Guitar
Rafael Stern: Guitar
Andreas Karall: Drums
Nikola Zeichmann: Bass
Filip Tyran: Keyboard
Cuntra Löm (Ladinia)
Cuntra löm was founded in 2010, when a dozen young musicians from Val Badia (Alto Adige/Südtirol) performed together in a self-titled Ladin musical. At Liet International they will present La Moncignosa, the song that won the audience award at the 2011 Suns Festival in Switzerland.
Florian Valentin: Percussion
Matthias Moling: Percussion
Armin Moling: Bass
Maria Kostner: Piano
Stefan Piccolruaz: Keyboard
Michael Clara: Guitar
Elisa Obwegs: Violin
Angela Palfrader: Violin
Anita Obwegs: Vocals
Johanna Dapoz: Vocals
Anna Obwegs: Vocals
Rezia Ladina (Grisons)
Rezia Ladina grew up in the lower Engadine; her mother tongue is Vallader, an idiom of Rumantsch – and the language in which she chooses to deliver her raw, confessional lyrics. In her eclectic, jazz-influenced music you’ll hear echoes of the tradional Romantsch songs of her homeland.
