Kongero & WÖR
- Lively, refined music from Sweden and Belgium -
'Songbooks' is a marriage between voices and instruments – WÖR, a Belgian band known for inventive instrumental arrangements of 18th-century manuscripts from the lowlands, and Kongero, a boundary-pushing Swedish Folk'appella group that brings a powerful and evocative approach to Scandinavian Folk Songs.
Their collaborative live show consists of stories, songs, tunes, themes that appear in Belgian and Swedish traditions, and an original composition written primarily for 'Songbooks.' The effect is lively, sincere, beautiful, and groovy. The arrangements are exquisite, letting every song speak, and every musician's expression shine, allowing all instruments and voices to have their role and place - in building this magical show together.
This collaboration was nominated for 'Best Live Band' at the 'Flanders Folk Awards 2025'. In January 2026 they will release their live album.
"Sometimes one plus one equals far more than two. That’s definitely the case with the collaboration between these two outstanding groups. Instrumental and vocal depths amplify each other, creating a musicality that moves you deeply."
- Bavo Vanden Broeck, Festival Dranouter
We never expected this collaboration between our two bands would be this much fun.
‘Songbooks’ is not only a meeting between musicians - this was true joy, inspiration, and creativity between nine characters who shared many laughs.
This album is recorded live. This is music made in the moment - life is live! You can never go back in time, but with this album, we want you to feel like you are sitting in the front row at our concerts. Make yourself comfortable and be a part of the show!
Releasedate: January 23rd, 2026
Compilation Live at Lindeboom festival (France)- July 2025 (full concert video)
Concept & rehearsal - September 2023
Live at Lindeboom festival (France)- July 2025 (full concert video)
