Pendel is a Dutch band that 'shuttles' back and forth between Eastern and Western European and their own musical traditions. Pendel's main source of inspiration is folk music from Bulgaria and Macedonia. From this musical treasure chest full of songs and dance music, Pendel gets the basic ideas for her music. Respect for the Eastern European tradition together with musical craftsmanship is the main
… guiding principle in the creation of the arrangements. The band members are: Gerard Braun (guitars), Joyce Cremers (vocals), Karin Geelen (accordion), Wim Glorius (flutes), Piet Henrard (percussion), Mieke Manders (double bass) and Taetske Strouken (violins). (GO) _more
