JOEL ANDERSSON

(Sweden)
→ Irish folk music

Joel Andersson is a harmonica player with a unique approach to Irish folk music. His style combines melody, rhythm, harmony and expressiveness, bringing a fresh and personal voice to the tradition. In his performances, he occasionally incorporates tools such as a drone pedal and a stomp box, allowing him to add depth and new sonic colours while preserving the rooted essence of the music.

In addition to being a musician, Joel is a builder of high-end harmonicas for performers around the world. This aspect of his work has given him a deep understanding of the instrument, reflected both in the development of new designs and in the creation of a distinctive personal sound. The result is an artistic project with a strong identity, standing out both within Irish music and on the international harmonica scene.

Joel Andersson (harmonica) & Jon Sousa (guitar)

Style: Irish folk music.

Joel Andersson and Jon Sousa (United States) bring together two highly distinctive voices within traditional Irish music, creating a rich and expressive musical dialogue. Joel’s harmonica, full of energy and sensitivity, blends with a guitar that goes far beyond accompaniment, adding texture, movement and depth. The result is an intense and nuanced performance that draws on tradition while reinterpreting it through a unique musical language where melody, rhythm and atmosphere come together.

In this introductory masterclass, Joel Andersson will present an approach to traditional Irish music from a harmonica player’s perspective. Participants will explore the main challenges of this style and the tools needed to adapt it to the instrument, as well as learn a simple tune to become familiar with its musical language.

Participants should bring a harmonica in G (Sol) with Richter tuning.

JOEL ANDERSSON

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