Alt—Aar: Merope

Alt—Aar
LIVE concerts
in the Sint—Joriskerk
Antwerp

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MEROPE
(BE, Stroom, GRANVAT)
https://meropemusic.com/

At the heart of Merope’s music and world are the voice and sounds of Lithuanian singer Indrė Jurgelevičiūtė, side by side with guitarist and sound wizard Bert Cools. Merope weaves traditional Lithuanian melodies with innovative sonic experiments and field recordings. A truly unique sound, a truly unique avant-garde folk. Coco Rosie meets Linda Perhacs. Something like that. And also nothing like that. That the dreamy sounds and captivating world of Merope come completely into their own in the setting of the Sint—Joriskerk, that much we know. With their fifth album Vėjula, Merope delivers a deeply moving and groundbreaking contribution to the modern music world. This is not just an album, but a listening experience that effortlessly transcends the boundaries between past and future, local and global. Breathtaking. Intense. Magic.

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“Merope's most experimental full length to date, Vėjula is a celebration of collaboration and playfulness” The Guardian