Roraima, by Norwegian bassist and composer Sigurd Hole, was commissioned by Oslo World for the festival in 2020. The work reflects themes such as solidarity and ecological vulnerability and draws inspiration from the creation myth of the Yanomami people and the sound of the Amazon rainforest.
Considered by many as being one of the best expressions of Italian progressive music. After have been known at the Festival Be-In of Naples (June 1973), they recorded one single album with the same band name, released by Trident, revealing great musical passages mainly using synthesizers. Their debut is considered a small jewel, blending symphonic prog with hard rock. Influences range from Gentle Giant, to Jethro Tull and Banco del Mutuo Soccorso.
We all know we should recreate our soul and become more relaxed. Stress is a contributing factor in many health problems: high blood pressure, overeating, diabetes, heart disease, etc. What is good for the soul is good for the body and vice versa. In this rush-rush world of ours, maybe we have not taken enough time to think about recreation of our souls, what it means and how to acquire it. When we are at peace within, we are at peace with others. No doubt this has an overall impact on our overal health. Let's therefore listen to some relaxing music for recreating our soul. This music will help us to fight stress and to find relaxation.
The Cistercian order was born at the end of the 11th century around the new monastery of Cîteaux and developed by Bernard of Clairvaux in the following years. Their aim was to return to the basics of the austere Benedictine rule, as opposed to the less stricter developments that had taken place around Cluny. These ideas quickly spread around Europe, producing great architecture and great liturgical music, devoid of embellishments and flourishments then considered unnecessary. Sabine Lutzenberger and her Ensemble PER-SONAT presents the sounds of Cistercian monasteries all around Europe.