Description
Gjertrud Lunde’s new project, Hjemklang is an evocative collection of songs that invites the listener on a homeward journey whilst simultaneously leaving a retrospective impression of the road travelled. The word ‘hjemklang’ comprises of two Norwegian words: hjem (home) and klang (sound), and this is truly music that brings one home. The songs, sung in many languages, reflect Lunde’s connection to ancient Norwegian psalms and folk tunes.
The music is ageless, allowing the listeners to make a journey through folk rhythms and impressionistic sound-paintings. The renowned Norwegian trumpeter Arve Henriksen will be featured as a solo artist in the concert. With: Gjertrud Lunde (NO/DE) – voice, electronics, Arve Henriksen (NO) – trumpet, electronics, Florian Zenker (DE) – guitar, baritone guitar, electronics, Wolfert Brederode (NL) – piano, Rhodes, Jarle Vespestad (NO) – drums, percussion.
Listen to Gjertrud’s music here: http://www.gjertrud-lunde.com/english/media.php
Artist-in-residence, Gil Ron Shama, with his musicians from the Middle East will play music inspired by Sufi and Kabalistic traditions, emphasizing how music can unite and promote peace in an otherwise conflict-filled part of the world.
Gil Ron Shama is known as a writer, musician, artist and an ambassador of culture and good will on behalf of Israel’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Muslim countries. He was one of the founders and lead singers of ’Sheva‘, a unique world music ensemble including both Muslim and Jewish members. The band’s main theme was to incorporate both Hebrew and Arabic texts, traditions and call for peace between the conflicted nations and around the world.
Today, Gil continues his artistic work incorporating world music sounds together with poetry of the Jewish tradition, African rhythms beating alongside electronic beats – the ancient touches the futuristic and cultures meet beyond space and time. He travels around the world, studying drum rhythms and stories from tribes and locals. In Israel, he has founded theatres and theatre groups, acting, directing and performing throughout the country.
The core of Gil’s work is to connect between Judaism and Islam, the theological, cultural and human likeness of the two religions and the ways in which the similarities can be emphasized over the differences.
Read more about Gil Ron Shama here: http://gilronshama.com/?page_id=1640
