RagaNor

– Qawwali with a very unique twist!

From deep Sufi vibes to raw Bollywood energy, RagaNor takes you on a musical journey full of pulse, poetry and genuine emotion. With rabab, harmonium, tabla and guitar in perfect symphony, they create a sound that is as unique as the band itself.

RagaNor has its roots in India, Pakistan, Afghanistan and Italy, but their common base is in Norway. The musicians in RagaNor have been regulars at both Melahuset and at the festival for many years, they have established themselves as a concert band that provides both energy and atmosphere, and this year they are taking the step from MelaKlassisk to the main stage itself.

On stage:

• Syed Ali: Vocals and harmonium
• Islam Umar: Rabab
• Wali Ammar: Vocals and guitar
• Sam Roberts Tabla
• Lorenzo Semeraro: Guitar
• Jamil Malik: Vocal and harmonium
• Faheem Ajmal: Vocal and harmonium