Fredrik Hangasjärvi Orkester with Sanna Kalla

Fredrik Hangasjärvi is a Swedish folk musician, accordionist, and composer, renowned for his involvement in various musical projects. Over the years, he has performed with groups such as the popular Raj Raj Band, the duo Tuli Palo, as well as collaborating with accordionist Janne Johansson and Finland's accordion champion, Heidi Haapasaari.

Since 2022, Fredrik has been touring with a group of handpicked, experienced musicians, including Sanna Kalla from The Magnettes. In this project, Fredrik blends the accordion with genres like country, blues, folk, and pop, creating his own Tornedalian songs.

In 2024, Fredrik was named Sweden's Accordionist of the Year, the first person from Norrbotten to receive this prestigious award.

– I want to give the accordion a broader audience and a renewed sound, says Fredrik. – There will be everything from lively polkas to gentle country ballads, some performed in Meänkieli.

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