PUST means breath in Norwegian. It also means to take a break, to get away, to breathe. You can hold it too, but that's not a very good idea when you’re singing.
PUST is six skilled singers based in Oslo. The group’s key qualities are versatility, creativity and ”voiceplay” in addition to improvisation, combined with a high level of musicianship.
PUST finds inspiration somewhere between folksong, jazz and ethnic vocal music. Tradition and innovation are a part of the groups musical expression. All compositions and arrangements are written for or by the group.
Their first album 'Femkant' was released September 2007. The album received great response from both Norwegian press and the audience with headlines as "vocal sensation" and "vocal charm and voiceplay from another world". The album was nominated by Contemporary A cappella Recording Awards (CARA) for best a cappella Jazz Album 2007. It was also nominated for a Norwegian Grammy Award 2007 (Spellemannprisen).
Their second album 'Kry' was launched September 2009. The album includes songs composed by members of the group, and all the lyrics are in Norwegian.
Both records have received great review with high scores from The Recorded A Cappella Review Board:
In 2009 PUST has performed together with Bobby McFerrin in Oslo Concert Hall. In October the group shared stage with The Manhattan Transfer at Vocal Jazz Summit in Mainz, and in November they shared stage with Club for Five (Finland) at the Voice Mania festival in Vienna.
PUST was the 1st prize winner of the international contest for vocal groups at the Tampere Vocal Music Festival 2005 in Finland. In hard competition with groups from all over Europe, the jury claimed that PUST with their individuality, charm and high musical level constructs something new in their genre.
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PUST på Frokost-TV
You are loved by 3 generations in my family, my mom, my kids and I think you are fantastic. I love to watch you sing, such talented and gorgeous people! I sing in a group similar to yours and I have added you to my "textbook" collection. You inspire me, thank you!
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Tusen takk for add! Flott musikk! Vokalisten vår har vært med på litt av vært opp igjennom årene, så det kan nok godt tenkes det var noe kjent ja..:-) - Steigtind
