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Kroumata are a Swedish percussion ensemble formed 1978 in Stockholm. They perform mostly Contemporary classical music, either alone or backed-up by an orchestra. Their repertoire spans from music by Carl Orff and John Cage to lesser know Swedish composers such as Morgan Ågren. They have performed in close to forty countries.

Background
Their name comes from ancient Greek where it was used as a collective term for all forms of percussion instruments.

They have their own small stage in central Stockholm, Capitol, where they give concerts when they are not touring.

The Music
Among the internationally known composers that have written music for the ensamble are the American Harold Farberman, the Finnish Kalevi Aho, the Norwegian Arne Nordheim, the Russian-Tatar Sofia Gubaidulina and the Greek Iannis Xenakis

International performances
The ensemble have toured in close to forty countries ranging from Mexico to Iceland.