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Recorded at the threshold between sacred space and city life, this Global Sound Concert captures Very Cool People exactly where they thrive: raw, rhythmic, fearless, and deeply connected. Riga’s streets become part of the performance—stone, air, and passing energy folding directly into the sound. 

Cari Q brings her band to Ex.Dynamo in Bologna, Italy for an intimate Global Sound Concert—three songs captured live in one of the city’s most evocative cultural spaces.  

BFP (Bergå Folk Project) brings the haunting beauty of Finnish folk music to life with Suru (“Sorrow”), recorded in front of the historic Cowherd’s Cottage at the Seurasaari Open-Air Museum in Helsinki. Built in the 1820s in Maalahti, Ostrobothnia, this cottage once served as a remote shelter and milk-processing hut for cattle herders — a quiet refuge far from the village, and a gathering place on Sundays. 

hakosalo_tuohino perform “Evolution of Bells” — a mesmerizing improvisation rooted in the centuries-old Finnish kantele tradition of imitating church bells. Recorded in the garden of the historic Iisalmi Parsonage at the Seurasaari Open-Air Museum in Helsinki.

Recorded with Global Sound Concerts x Genelec at Temppeliaukion Church (@temppeliaukionkirkko) in Helsinki, Finland, this intimate performance captures the music in its natural environment. 🌍 Tapani blends jazz, experimental, and Nordic influences to create a sound uniquely his own.

Tallari, Finland’s premier folk ensemble, performs two unforgettable pieces in two extraordinary locations — first on the porch of a traditional smoke sauna in Iisalmi, then just steps away on the production floor of the Genelec factory, where some of the world’s finest studio monitors are made.

Step into the iconic marble grandeur of Astor Hall at The New York Public Library for an unforgettable Global Sound Concert featuring Little Kruta — a genre-defying string ensemble known for pushing the boundaries of classical music. In this intimate performance, the ensemble brings their emotional depth and cinematic energy to two original pieces.

Metalengua delivered this blazing performance inside Centex Culturas — one of Valparaíso’s most vital creative spaces. Brothers Pascal and Martín Torres, who I first discovered through their street performance submission to our #GlobalSoundChile contest, brought the same wild energy and poetic edge to this impromptu session as they did to the rooftop. 

By Sean Powers

Making music in the Bronx means joining a conversation that has been taking place for over a century. It means carrying the traditions of a rich tapestry of cultures, cultures that have existed alongside of each other and with each other ever since the county was founded ages ago. The Bronx is also a place where artists come to establish unique new styles, like with the birth of hip-hop in parties and on street corners. 

By Sandra Orellana Sears

Ave Luz begins in Baja California Sur, the sacred territory we reside in today. Her beauty nurtures and fills us with inspiration. While living here we witness the constant miracle of nature and are accompanied by many beings that we embrace as our family. 

By Davis Camus (Chacha Jila)

The music I make is identified as a Tarapaque romantic ballad, but it is music with Andean elements and instruments. 

By Karla Cruise

Singing inside James Turrell’s Skyspace was a special experience. The space’s unique presence, light, and color perfectly connected with the contemporary regional music. The sound feels thoughtfully crafted and aligns beautifully with the artwork.

By Chesdana

When I knew we were going to perform and record at Barranca de Huentitán for this project, I knew I had to sing “La Sombra”. This location has such deepness with views and birds singing all over. They became part of our music that day. Jalisco is my birthplace, and I feel proud to represent Mexican and latin music in my own fresh and poetic way.

By Javier Santacruz Alonso

Living in Valencia, Spain, has deeply marked my musical trajectory. My compositions blend Spanish and English influences, reflecting the international vibe of Valencia. The city's youthful energy and dynamic spirit infuse my music with a fresh and lively feel. Valencia's stunning beaches, amazing social scene and proximity to surfing and skiing destinations are a constant source of inspiration.