Singing with Nightingales - Sam Lee / Mari Kalkun / Rihab Azar
Ühendkuningriik
Come to the forest, be enchanted by the sweet song of the Nightingale and discover the story these exceptionally rare birds tell about our ancient and wondrous relationship with nature.
Host: Sam Lee
Location: Secret location near Barcombe, Lewes, Sussex
Time: 3:00 pm - 12:00 pm
Upon arrival, settle in and join a series of nature and music-based workshops designed to deepen your connection with the land and prepare you for the night’s adventures.
When evening draws near, we gather at the fireside. Before dusk approaches, we’ll be led on a short ecological tour experiencing and unravelling the evening chorus and discovering the rich biodiversity of our ancient woodland. Returning to the warmth of the campfire, a two-course vegan dinner awaits accompanied by a delicious selection of hot and cold drinks to suit all tastes.
As night falls, we'll share in traditional folklore, Nightingale histories, and songs before embarking on a silent walk through the darkness to find our singers. Here, under a blanket of stars, you'll witness our signature human-avian musical collaboration – a breathtaking interaction between Sam, our two guest musicians, and our bird, creating a truly unforgettable experience. As midnight passes, we’ll make our way back across the starry fields to the campsite where guests are welcome to join the team around the campfire once more for a late-night gathering of songs and stories.
The following morning after breakfast, join our local rewilding expert for a unique tour of the land. Through stories, tracks and ecological signs, discover how this landscape has been shaped over millennia and allow your imagination to be taken on a journey into a rewilded landscape.
Running from 3:00 pm arrivals until midday the following day, this is not a typical SWN gig.
Mari Kalkuni muusikas sulavad kokku pärimus ning kaasaegne helikeel ja elutunnetus, minevik ja olevik. Mari mitte ainult ei peegelda, vaid loob ka juurde: mitmed Mari laulud oleks nagu olemas olnud juba aastakümneid, kuid on tehtud alles äsja. Sama kehtib Mari teiste lugude kohta. Ta loob traditsiooni ja see on harvaesinev väärtus.
Mari fenomen on ta vahetus, see sisemine tugevus, mis tulebki kõige selgemalt esile lauludes, kui muusik on üksi oma instrumentide ja lauluga. Mari Kalkuni muusika lahtumatu osa ongi vaikus. Linnas seda vaikust ei leia, ka mere ääres on vaikus teistsugune – Mari lugude hääletus tuleb metsadest, mis räägivad juurde ka oma lugusid.
