Jónas Reinert Vesturklett (vocals, guitar), Treysti Holm (guitar), Helge Marius Greve (piano, guitar), Heini Hofgaard Johannessen (bass), Alfred Moyell Johansen (drums).

Alto are driven by their passion for writing and performing great music. It is important to them to create their music together, as each member draws inspiration from different genres and styles. This gives their music a unique character—and that is exactly how they want it.

When they perform, it is a celebration. Energy and good vibes are essential parts of their live shows, and it is important to them that the audience gets to share in that experience.

In short: Great music. Good vibes. That's Alto.

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Trio Ciocaia (Italy)

Marco Mainini (vocals, Emilia piva, fife), Ferdinando Gatti (Emilia piva, guitar, vocals), Fabio Bonvicini (accordion, Emilia piva, vocals)

Ciocaia was named after the distinctive “clicking” sounds his fingers made on the instrument, and he was one of the last great players of the Emilian piva in the Parma Apennine Mountains of Italy.

Trio Ciocaia adopted this name to honor the old rural tradition and uses the Emilian piva, a member of the large bagpipe family, to reconnect with this unique musical heritage.

Their repertoire weaves together songs and dances from folk tradition with excerpts from 17th-century classical music—a period that is said to have strengthened and preserved a rich musical heritage and culture.

Alterne (Denmark/Estonia/Belgium)

Ida Marie Jessen (vocals), Oscar Beerten (violin, Hardanger fiddle), Maimu Jõgeda (accordion)

With contemporary songwriting, the dream-folk trio Alterne blurs the boundaries between pop, folk, and ambient music. The group consists of Danish singer Ida Marie Jessen, Belgian violinist Oscar Beerten, and Estonian accordion player Maimu Jõgeda. Together, they create a captivating and dreamlike soundscape.

Alterne has performed at festivals such as FolkBaltica (Denmark), Lõikuspidu (Estonia), Boglárt (Hungary), Bijloke (Belgium), and Merode (Belgium), enchanting audiences across Europe.

Their debut album was released in 2024 on GO’ Danish Folk Music and received strong international acclaim. Eric Van Domburg Scipio of Heavenmagazine.nl wrote:

“Jessen’s singing and voice are world-class, especially in combination with the trio’s beautiful arrangements. 2024 is unlikely to bring much folk music more beautiful than this.”

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