SOUNDWAVE : 151 : HEKLA

Today’s guest deejay is Hekla.

I was introduced to Hekla through the kind folks at Phantom Limb (listen to their mix for Soundwave here). Hekla is known for her explorations into the depths of sound, blending influences from her Icelandic roots with experimental electronic sounds. Her album, Á, was breath taking, as is her more recent album, Xiuxiuejar, both of which I encourage you to experience.

Hekla

In her mix for Soundwave, Hekla takes us on a journey through the themes of nature, spirituality, and human connection. Her selection of songs includes works by the Estonian composer Veljo Tormis, whose choral music draws on ancient folk traditions, as well as Ghédalia Tazartés’ haunting “Un amour si grand Qu’il Nie Son Objet” and Meredith Monk’s playful “Cow Song.” Hekla also includes a selection from the French composer Olivier Messiaen’s “O Sacrum Convivium,” which explores the theme of spiritual communion.

Join us next week when our guest deejay will be Jonas Munk.

See the then

Veljo Tormis “Lauliku Lapsepoli”

Chœur de chambre Arthémys “Lauliku Lapsepõli”

Carmina Slovenica “Raua Needmine”

Ghédalia Tazartés “Un amour si grand Qu’il Nie Son Objet”

Meredith Monk & Collin Walcott “Cow Song”

Olivier Messiaen “O Sacrum Convivium”

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