Rooted in the musical tradition of Västergötland, Vågspel experiment and captivate their audiences with ‘’party polskor’’ and enchanting melodies. Vågspel holds strong interplay at its core. They bring a playfulness to the stage that never leaves dance too far away.
In 2015, the duo won the title of Young Folk Band of the Year at Folkmusiknatta in Falun and have since played on the largest folk music stages in Sweden. Vågspel's debut album was released in 2017 and the following year the duo was crowned Newcomer of the Year at the Folk and World Music Gala in Norrköping. In the spring of 2022, Vågspel was chosen Ensemble in Residence at Musik i Syd. In August of 2022, the duo released their second album I nöd och lust. The album was named Trad of the year 2022 by Lira Music Magazine and was nominated for a Swedish Grammy Award 2023.
Alice Klint and Kristin Kennemark each have a bachelor's degree in classical music, which contributes to the high technical level and provides a freedom in both violin playing and composing. Vågspel mixes traditional folk music with their own compositions, creating music that is rhythmic, melodic, innovative and playful. The compositions are imprints of their time - shaped by both its sorrows and happiness. The friendship between the musicians is the foundation of the duo’s performance. Together, they explore life's big emotions!
Alice Klint - Violin
Kristin Kennemark - Violin
SAID ABOUT VÅGSPEL
"On the sequel I nöd och lust, Alice Klint and Kristin Kennemark - the duo Vågspel - show a wide spectrum of deepest musicality, where their classical training shines through, but the foundation and expression rests securely in the loam of traditional music. The album literally bubbles and crackles with energy, desire, drive and drama. Skillful violin playing and intimate interplay which in some places is reinforced by foot stamping and shouts." TRAD OF THE YEAR - Lira Music Magazin 2022
"Alice Klint and Kristin Kennemark make a lovely violin duo. Their love of Swedish folk music made them childhood allies in Skara-Varaslätten, and as adults they have blossomed into unified musicians who deliver an honed interplay rarely seen.” - Lira Music Magazine, 2022
"They completely blew away the audience and the orchestra with an incredibly expressive and defined violin playing. The joy of making music poured out of their bodies and instruments." - Falköpings Tidning, 2021
"...they are two excellent musicians, and their hearts have been put into the strings and the compositions... Above all, this duo consists of two masterful songwriters. Their skills in composing are at a significantly higher level than that of many famous fiddlers." - Lira Music Magazine, 2017
''A powerful narrative in both playing and presenting, invites the audience to experience a blazing interplay. " - The jury of Årets Unga Folkmusikband, 2015
info@vagspel.com
+46 73 841 54 78