Langendorf United
Langendorf United is Linas star-studded band consisting of some of the finest musicians within the Scandinavian modern jazz scene (Tonbruket, Fire!, Trondheim Jazzorchestra, Wildbirds and Peacedrums to mention a few).
Together Langendorf United create an organic, mind-blowing groove where the band turns into a vibrating body, embracing many genres. Ethio jazz meets Mali Blues, meets gospel, meets afro beat that meets melancholic melodies. Melodies that breathes Scandinavian soul as well as influences from both the Mandinka tradition and the characteristic Ethiopian tonalities and where the bass lines continuously acts as supporting pillars, being the very driving force that moves the music forward.
”In an oasis of concerts, art exhibitions and bustling social life, yesterday I got to experience one of the best concerts ever: Langendorf United. Groovy jazz rooted in African rhythms plus small touches of soul and rock.”
- Svein Hammer at Hemnes Jazz Festival
“…pushing the boundaries of jazz with a bold rhythmic exploration”
- Rhythm Passport
Award winning debut album Yeahno Yowouw Land
In February 2023 Langendorf United celebrated the release of their debut album Yeahno Yowouw Land at a sold out Fasching. ”A total party” wrote the music magazine Lira about the concert. Selam New also started the entire Bandcamp Weekly and was picked as album of the week by legendary music producer Tony Hyenen on Global Riddim.
Yeahno Yowouw Land was featured on
Songlines Magazine’s Top of the World Selection
(the ten best new albums) in June 2023.
In March 2024 the band received the Manifest Award, in the Rhythm category, for the album.
