Merope

Merope's roots lie deep in the soil of Lithuania's folk songs, but elements gleaned from jazz, traditional, ambient music, 20th century minimalism and kosmische are interwoven into celestial and often moving compositions. Indrė Jurgelevičiūtė's kanklės (a traditional Lithuanian plucked string instrument) and singing are the foundation for ornate, experimental guitar and electronics from Belgian multi-instrumentalist Bert Cools - creating an intimate soundscape that seeks out the unknown, muddling ancient themes with contemporary philosophies, concepts and technologies.