Gustav Näsman Olai
Medieval music
Gustav Näsman Olai is a Swedish musician and musicologist specialising in medieval music. He plays, among other things, the gittern, citole, bagpipes, shawms and sings.
With a background in traditional music, Gustav turned to medieval music at an early age and has been active as a musician since 2006. Over time, his interest in going directly to the sources and artistically exploring the music on a musicological basis also grew.
Gustav has a master's degree in musicology from Uppsala University and has studied at Medieval Music Besalù, where he now teaches playing medieval string instruments.
Music
Gustav performs both solo and in several groups, everywhere from medieval markets and churches to taverns and company parties.
Sonus Chordarum
On the streets and in taverns, in huts and castles, for singng and dancing – the sounds of strings were heard everywhere.
Själ
With their unique sound, the medieval band Själ has interpreted medieval music for two decades. With a folk musical attitude, Själ brings the audience into the Middle Ages.
Ensemble Mediata
The word Mediata comes from a medieval ornament where the tone between two notes is used as a “mediator.” In the same way, Ensemble Mediata wants to be a mediator between medieval music creators and today's audience.
The Swedish Bagpipes
There is a centuries-old tradition of playing the bagpipes in Sweden. With its distinctive sound, the instrument is suitable for both historical reenactment and more recent music.