Gabba's music is regularly played on national and local radio stations. While joik is often described as traditional Sámi music, Gabba's sound is far more expansive. With members from across Norway, the band's unique sound is shaped by drummer Marius Trøan Hansen's primal energy, bassist Espen Bakke's intricate basslines, Christoffer Mietle Furuheim's fierce yet melodic guitar riffs, Idar Eliassen Pedersen's soulful and heartfelt trumpet, producer Ola Brandsnes Vårtun's deep folk music roots, and virtuoso John André Eira's upbringing in Sápmi.

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Gabba is a flexible and dynamic band, with a lineup that can range from an intimate duo to a full eight-piece ensemble. This versatility allows them to adapt to different stages and audiences, whether performing stripped-down acoustic sets or delivering a full-force concert experience. In addition to the core members, Gabba also features two backing vocalists, Emilie Bjørnstad and Klara Høeg, enriching their sound with powerful harmonies and percussion. 
 

In 2023, Gabba was awarded the Norwegian Grammy (Spellemannprisen) in the "Traditional Music" category, cementing their status as one of the leading Sámi bands in the country.
 

The band has been highly active in live performance, playing an extensive number of concerts across Norway and internationally. Recent highlights include performances at Ijahis Idja in Finland, Celtic Connections in Scotland, Ethno Port and Globaltica in Poland, Viljandi Music Festival in Estonia, and Jodhpur RIFF Festival in India, among many others. This global presence has helped establish Gabba as a powerful voice in contemporary world music.

Currently, Gabba is in the final stages of recording their next album, set for release soon. This upcoming record will further explore their unique fusion of traditional joik and modern musical elements, continuing their mission to bring Sámi musical heritage to new audiences worldwide.
 

"The arrangements are strong, with interweaving of small melodies and riffs. A rich variety of instruments and sound effects appear throughout the album. From small, intimate sounds to creative use of synth that doesn't detract from the dry, acoustic expression." - Torkjell Hovland (Ballade.no)

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"The sound on this release is above average, with crystal-clear reproduction and good dynamics. The only parts that are intentionally dirty are created that way by the musicians. I am already looking forward to Gabba's next release." - Karl Erik Sylthe

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"Their music encompasses the expected Sámi moods of beauty, bleakness, and longing. Eira's vocals, reminiscent of Native American chants, are captivating in their deceptive simplicity, and the a cappella numbers are wonderfully stirring." - Chris Wheatley (Songlines Magazine)

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"We have embraced the whole country here in the music. I felt moved to somewhere out in nature." - Trond Viggo Torgersen

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"I am very, very much looking forward to hearing Gabba. There are few Sámi artists who master traditional joik at the level that John André does." - Ella Marie Hætta Isaksen

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"It is a delight for the ear. The tears come right away. That was very, very good!" - Knut Folkestad