Marvara - Feel-Good Folk Music (BE, SE, DK)

Marvara performs highly energetic folk music composed by young bagpipe player Marieke Van Ransbeeck. The music reflects Marieke’s experiences and memories from a breath-taking musical journey in the Nordic countries. Marieke (and her bagpipes: Flemish bagpipe, Swedish bagpipe and French musette) is accompanied by 3 musicians who she met during her travels: Danish bass player Frederik Mensink , Danish cittern player Villads Hoffman and Swedish percussionist Mårten Hillbom. She also invited the Belgian accordion player Hilke Bauweraerts to join her international ensemble.

Marvara presents their music through an interactive show that will tease all of your senses. Get ready to experience some powerful slängpolska’s, badass schottisches, sexy slow tunes, devilish polskas and even some pop music influences. This will be the moment of the evening to demonstrate your best dance moves and enjoy some feel-good folk music. Be prepared for Marvara!

MARVARA - High On Life

Ready to dance your socks off?! High On Life is a party tune that Marieke composed and arranged after living in Finland. It’s a tune in honour of Finnish girl power. Marieke was amazed by the energy of some leading ladies in the folk scene. Their creativity and energy on stage inspired her. “High On Life” is a slängpolska, a dance that allows you to completely let loose and freestyle. 💃🕺

Music performed by Marvara:

Marieke Van Ransbeeck (bagpipes)
Hilke Bauweraerts (diatonic accordion)
Mårten Hillbom (percussion)
Villads Hoffmann (cittern)
Frederik Mensink (double bass).

Recorded, mixed and mastered by Jeroen Geerinck at Studio Trad

Directed and edited by Louise De Groef
Camera by Ward Dhoore and Jeroen Geerinck from Studio Trad
Colorgrading and timelapses: Boris Godfroid and Louise De Groef
Fotoshoot & fotostudio: Alexander Popelier, assisted by Peter Staessens at AVANTGAND Studio
Make-up: Mathilde Van Hoof and Ine De Clippel
Flower art: Elien Allaer from Confiture aux Myrtilles
Styling: Louise De Groef and Marieke Van Ransbeeck
Props / decoration: Els Van Daele

Special thanks to Fien Deman, the Flemish Government
Ronny Merckx (farmer Ronny) and his farm team, the municipality of Affligem, Peter Van Ransbeeck, Ingrid Coppens, Tinneke Van Ransbeeck and family and friends for their unlimited support!