Dive into the world of Swedish folk music as Kongero, the internationally acclaimed Swedish Folk’apella vocal ensemble, brings their captivating sound to Maine this December. These special events — featuring two concerts and a vocal workshop — will be held at the Rockport Opera House on Dec. 19 and Bagaduce Music and The Bay School in Blue Hill on Dec. 20. Known for their stunning harmonies, evocative storytelling and dynamic rhythms, Kongero will bring their unique blend of traditional Swedish folk music and a cappella artistry to Maine audiences in a weekend that promises to be both inspiring and deeply moving.
Event details:
Date: Friday, Dec. 19
Rockport Opera House:
Concert: 7 p.m.
Location: 6 Central St.
Date: Saturday, Dec. 20
Vocal workshop: 3 p.m.(separate ticket)
Bagaduce Music Library
49 South St. Blue Hill
Date: Saturday, Dec. 20
Concert: 7 p.m. (separate ticket from workshop)
Scandi Dance with Bagaduce Spelmanslag after-party!
Location: *VENUE CHANGE- next door to Bagaduce Music
At THE BAY SCHOOL’s Emlen Hall
17 Bay School Drive, Blue Hill
Since their serendipitous formation in 2005 at a Nordic folk music conference, Kongero has become one of the most exciting and innovative voices in the world of folk and a cappella music. Composed of four extraordinary female vocalist — Lotta Andersson, Emma Björling, Sofia Hultqvist Kott and Anna Wikénius — Kongero has toured extensively across Europe, Asia, and the Americas. Their performances have earned them a reputation for their ability to captivate audiences with their extraordinary vocal polyphony, expressive harmonies and infectious rhythms.
Kongero’s unique genre, Swedish Folk’appella, blends traditional Swedish folk songs with fresh, modern a cappella arrangements. The group’s performances take audiences on a musical journey that spans moving love ballads, dramatic medieval tales, playful ditties and lively dances. Their mastery of vocal technique and storytelling has earned them critical acclaim and a dedicated following worldwide. Kongero’s most recent album “Live in Longueuil”, released in 2021, has been met with rave reviews.
Tickets for both concerts and the vocal workshop are available now at www.bagaducemusic.org. Purchase your tickets before Dec. 7 for advanced ticket savings. Tickets will be available at the door only when capacity allows. Thank you to Thea Austen & Parker Jayne for their support in bringing Kongero. Additional appreciation for The Midcoast Villager, The Rockport Opera House, Barnswallow Books and Midcoast Music Academy for being the Media Sponsor for the Rockport Opera House Concert.
These events are brought to you by Bagaduce Music, a 501 C-3, working in community to make Maine’s musical coastline sing! From Blue Hill to Belfast, Freeport to Steuben — offering classes, ensembles, concerts, dances and musical experiences in folk, bluegrass, jazz, community singing and more. Tuition assistance is available, all ages and abilities are welcome.
