Juliana Venter, Rolf Erik Nystrøm
Kassandra
FormatCDLabelGrappaGenreExperimental
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The two unusually groundbreaking and genre-free artists from each extremity of the globe release their long-awaited album, Kassandra, presenting their unique musical universe and collaboration together over many years as a duo of intimate interplay on saxophone and vocals. This album marks a profound exploration of sound, where the ethereal voice of Juliana Venter merges seamlessly with the expressive and masterful saxophone of Rolf-Erik Nystrøm.
Kassandra defies traditional genre boundaries, weaving elements of jazz, contemporary improvisation, and experimental music into a haunting and evocative journey. Each track invites listeners into a deeply personal dialogue, reflecting both artists' ability to convey raw emotion and intricate musical storytelling.
With this release, Juliana and Rolf-Erik reaffirm their powerful synergy and innovative spirit, delivering a record that is both mesmerizing and thought-provoking. Kassandra stands as a testament to their artistic vision—timeless, boundary-pushing, and profoundly intimate.
Format
Recorded in Uglalyd 2025 August 23, 29, 30 and September 2
Mix and mastering Propeller Studios 2024
Artwork [...], 2024, Under the Same Rainbow
P&C 2025 Grappa Musikkforlag AS
Supported by FFUK & Kulturdirektoratet
Release notes
Recorded in Uglalyd 2025 August 23, 29, 30 and September 2 Mix and mastering Propeller Studios 2024 Artwork [...], 2024, Under the Same Rainbow P&C 2025 Grappa Musikkforlag AS Supported by FFUK & Kulturdirektoratet
| 1 | Gromringervarasies | 4:48 | |
| 2 | Without Your Love | 4:32 | |
| 3 | Consert De Différents Oyseaux | 8:15 | |
| 4 | Kassandra | 11:06 | |
| 5 | Gloomy Sunday | 7:05 | |
| 6 | Qongqothwane - The Click Song | 5:42 | |
| 7 | An Johanna | 11:07 | |
| 8 | Hymn Of The Cherubim | 3:03 |
- Juliana Venter
- Arranged By [Arrangements] (1 to 6), Executive-Producer, Voice
- Rolf Erik Nystrøm
- Arranged By [Arrangements] (1 to 6), Executive-Producer, Saxophone [Sax]
- Wayne Barker
- Artwork
- Alexandra Ross
- Cover [Cover Design], Design [Cover Design]
- Marcel du Plessis
- Cover [Cover Design], Design [Cover Design]
- Cato Langnes
- Edited By [Editing]
- Rolf Wallin
- Edited By [Editing], Featuring, Guest [Guest Musician], Musician [Guest Musician], Electronics (8), Producer
- Morten Qvenild
- Engineer [Recording Engineer]
- Duo Nystrøm / Venter
- Ensemble
- Mats Eilertsen
- Featuring, Guest [Guest Musician], Musician [Guest Musician], Double Bass (6 to 8)
- Paal Nilssen-Love
- Featuring, Guest [Guest Musician], Musician [Guest Musician], Gong [Gongs], Drums (4, 8)
- Nils Økland
- Featuring, Guest [Guest Musician], Musician [Guest Musician], Hardingfele [Hardanger Fiddle] (6, 8), Featuring, Guest [Guest Musician], Musician [Guest Musician], Violin (7)
- Kåre Chr. Vestrheim
- Mixed By [Mix]
- Mike Hartung
- Mixed By [Mix]
- Thor Brødreskift
- Photography By [Foto]
