Signe Førre

Signe Førre is a double bassist, singer, and composer known for her innovative approach to music. Her album FAGERT on label Ta:lik Records features her own arrangements of multi cultural folk music from countries like Serbia, Norway, and Turkey, showcasing her ability to blend diverse musical traditions into a cohesive sound. Through her unique interpretations, Signe brings new life to these timeless melodies bridging cultures and inviting listeners to explore the richness of global folk music. With each note, she creates a sound that reflects her passion for tradition and creativity.  

Signe Førre has played at several musicfestivals such as Hilmarfestivalen in Steinkjer, Varangerfestivalen in Vadsø and Vossa Jazz in Voss. Førre is both a jazz musician as well as a folk musician and combine these genres in her concerts. Førre has played with great musicians like Andy Sheppard, Tineke Postma, Marius Neset, Laura Jurd, Nubya Garcia, Jorun Marie Kvernberg, Håkon Mjåset Johansen, Torbjørn Økland, Eivind Austad, Jo Asgeir Lie, Kåre Opheim, Irene Tillung and Stein Inge Brækhus etc. On her debut album FAGERT she is joined by Torbjørn Økland on guitars, bouzouki, mandolin and trumpet, Jo Asgeir Lie on accordion, and Kåre Opheim on drums and percussion.  

Førre’s debut album received great reviews in Norway and also internationaly, and two of the tracks from FAGERT is now on rotation on Norways national radiostation on the chanel NRK Folkemusikk (folk music), and also on NRK Jazz.