The JMI Power of Music Podcast

Do we dare enough? Critical Reflections on Music and Tradition with Maarja Nuut

Episode Summary

🎟️Welcome back to JMI’s Power of Music podcast! In this captivating episode, recorded live at WOMEX 2024, we’re thrilled to welcome Maarja Nuut, an extraordinary Estonian singer, violinist, and electronic artist.

Episode Notes

🌍 Maarja's musical journey is a mesmerising fusion of folk, classical, and electronic influences. From her rigorous classical training to studying Hindustani music in India, she dives deep into Estonian folklore while exploring innovative electronic techniques. Her art creates a hypnotic soundscape that weaves together myths, stories, and sounds from both old and new worlds, earning her international acclaim.

✨ Join us as we delve into Maarja’s thoughts on the importance of taking artistic risks, and her resolve to defy labels. She shares her insights from years of attending WOMEX and her experiences at JMI’s Ethno program in her youth. Discover how her diverse musical background shapes her artistry and how music can help us reconnect in a rapidly changing world.

📢 Maarja Nuut's website: https://maarjanuut.com

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