Pøbel performs captivating and danceable medieval music on instruments such as hurdy-gurdy, medieval fiddles (vielle), bagpipes, lute, shawm, and drums. With authentic instruments, melodies, and costumes, the band recreates the spirit of a late 15th-century “dance band” – while remaining one of the most active and ambitious medieval groups in Scandinavia today.
The name Pøbel is an old Scandinavian word for “mob” or “crowd,” reflecting the band’s approach: “music of the people” – the sounds one might have heard across medieval Europe. The result is a unique blend – a kind of medieval folk music that feels both authentic and timeless. In short: early music for modern ears
The four core members are:
Thor Ahlgren – bagpipes, lafta, recorders & vocals
Lasse Væver Jacobsen – medieval fiddles & vocals
Mads Kjøller Henningsen – hurdy-gurdies, whistles, shawms, bagpipes & vocals
Magnus Heebøll – davul, tambourine, lafta, jew’s harp & vocals