Anne Martin & Jason Singh: Ceumannan – Footsteps 2
10/20/2017, 1 Track, 13:39
Featuring
Anne Martin
Sharat Chandra Srivastava
Jason Singh
Gyan Singh
Joe Harrison-Greaves
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Historical Context
The piece "Ceumannan - Footsteps 2" explores the struggle for land use experienced by both the Highlanders of Scotland and communities of Northern India.
Composer's Artistic Vision
The artists, Anne Martin and Jason Singh, believe that music has no borders and can unite people from all cultures through stories and song.
Performer Biography
Jason Singh, a beatboxer and percussionist, explores and collaborates with the voice, body, and music technology in his work.
Composition History
The work "Ceumannan - Footsteps 2" was commissioned by ATLAS Arts, an organization that produces and commissions contemporary art in the region.
Compositional Technique
The work "Ceumannan - Footsteps 2" synthesizes traditional Gaelic song and North Indian Raga, interweaving contemporary rhythms and acoustic sounds.
Recording & Production
The performance of "Ceumannan - Footsteps 2" was recorded live by the BBC at the Mortimer Suite, City Hall, Hull on July 2, 2017, and broadcast on BBC Radio 3.
Performer Biography
Anne Martin, one of the vocalists, was born and raised on the Isle of Skye and learned her traditional Gaelic songs from older neighbors and relatives.
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