Kebnekajse

Kebnekajse

Company type	Musical ensemble
Industry	Music
Founded	1971
Headquarters	Stockholm , Sweden
Products	Music albums

Kebnekajse is a Swedish musical ensemble that gained prominence during the 1970s, formed after several members left the Mecki Mark Men. Their sound is shaped by influences from both traditional Swedish folk and African rhythms. The band's name is inspired by Kebnekaise, the tallest peak in Sweden, with the spelling altered to Kebnekajse for their last two records.

Although they classified themselves under progressive rock, the term "progressive" in Sweden at that time carried political implications beyond its musical meaning. Their instrumentation features guitar, violin, congas, drums, and bass. Over time, their musical approach transitioned from hard rock to incorporating elements of folk, symphonic rock, and jazz fusion, ultimately returning to progressive folk with their 2009 release.

Members

Current members

• Kenny Håkansson – guitar and vocals (1971–1977, 2001–present)
• Pelle Ekman – drums and vocals (1971–1977, 2001–present)
• Hassan Bah – percussion and vocals (1972–1978, 2001–present)
• Mats Glenngård – electric violin, guitar, mandolin, vocals (1972–1978, 2001–present)
• Göran Lagerberg – bass, guitar, vocals (1972–1975, 2001–present)

Former members

• Rolf Scherrer – guitar (1971–1973)
• Bella Linnarsson – bass (1971–1972)
• Ingemar Böcker – guitar (1972–1975, 2001–2006)
• Pelle Lindström – guitar and harmonica (1972–1975, 2001–2004)
• Gunnar Andersson – drums (1972–1974)
• Pelle Holm – drums and vocals (1977–1978)
• Per Lejring – keyboards (1977–1978)
• Thomas Netzler – bass, drums, vocals (1972–1978, 2001–2023)

Discography

• Resa mot okänt mål (1971) (Journey to an Unknown Destination)
• Kebnekajse II (1973)
• Kebnekajse III (1975)
• Ljus från Afrika (1976) (Lights from Africa)
• Elefanten (1976) (The Elephant)
• Vi drar vidare (1978) (We Press On)
• Electric Mountain (1993) – compilation album
• Resa mot okänt mål (2001) – remastered edition
• Kebnekajse (2009)
• Idioten (2011)
• Aventure (2012)