Artist info: Baasztian is a musician. Yes, one could say so. But, first of all, he wraps witty texts in ear-worm evoking melodies (“earworm” is a wonderful German metaphor for a melody that just gets stuck in your head). His skillfully constructed verses and rhymes in German, English, Italian (and more) reveal a grasp for the emotionally-loaded banalities of humans’ every-day existence. The melodies and chords reveal his wide spectrum of musical influences (Reggae, Jazz, Gregorian Chant, etc.).

The Real Group

Track: Christmas Oratorio by J. S. Bach

Episode: OQ14: Healing through art (EN)

Artist info: The Real Group is a professional a award-winning cappella ensemble from Sweden, in constant development since the formation 27 years ago. TRG is one of the leading forces in the world of vocal music today.

Homepage: therealgroup.se

Alex Tael

Track: Julsaga (Kommer du hem till jul?) by Alex Tael

Episode: OQ14: Healing through art (EN)

Raphael Oliviera

Track: Uma visita

Episode: OQ13: Buddhism: What’s in it for me? (EN)

Artist info: Brazilian-born musician Raphael who can be heard playing the soft rhythms of bossanova in Uppsala and Stockholm, Sweden.

Larry and Fredrik

Track: Cepheus by Larry and Fredrik

Episode: OQ12: Making art, making meaning.

Artist info: Uppsala-bound musicians

Clara Lindsjö

Track: Among The Roads by Clara Lindsjö

Episode: OQ11: Marian in 2011 (EN)

Artist info: Clara is the winner of Rockkarusellen 2010 and representer if the Nordic countries in Loop Station World Championship in 2011.

Morfis Bixur

Track: Sofia’s Escape by Maria Kalaniemi

Episode: OQ10: Sensing Reality in the Organization (EN)

Artist info: A world music orchestra of eight talented and ambitious musicians, with a wide repertoire stretching from Balkan to Cuba, from violin to brass and accordion.

Homepage: morfisbixur.com

Automagic

Track: The Love Won’t Go Away by Will Hardy and Automagic

Episode: OQ9: Being with fear (EN)

Artist info: a quintet based in Uppsala, playing everything from jazz/fusion to rock ‘n’ roll, with members from halfway across the globe – the US, Sweden and the Netherlands.

Homepage: soundcloud.com