How do you translate the degradation of the Frisian land where Oranjewoud is located into a positive story? The Kleefstra brothers, one a poet, the other a guitarist, make an inspiring attempt in four parts.
Based on a deeply felt mission, the creators want to raise awareness of the universal connection between humanity and nature and use the means at their disposal: poetry and music.
The Kleefstra Brothers are poet Jan Kleefstra and guitarist Romke Kleefstra, both members of Piiptsjilling, The Alvaret Ensemble, CMKK, Tsjinlûd, and Kleefstra|Bakker|Kleefstra, among others.
In IT PART IV (2024), they collaborate with Portuguese Joana Guerra and Maria do Mar de Brito Lopes.
IT PART III (2023) featured a collaboration with drummer and multi-instrumentalist Karen Willems.
IT PART II (2022) featured collaborations with Norwegians Espen Reinertsen and Eivind Lønning.
IT PART I (2021) featured collaborations with Polish composer, producer, and sound artist Michał Jacaszek at the Thomaskerk in Katlijk. -https://popfabryk.nl/productie/it-deel/-
IT PART IV (2024) The 2024 edition featured collaborations with Portuguese Joana Guerra and Maria do Mar de Brito Lopes.
Joana Guerrawas born and raised in the poetic concrete suburbs of Lisbon, in Rinchoa. As a musician, she moved into musical landscapes that reflected her desire for acoustic experimentation and the use of bolder sonic references and extended cello techniques, becoming part of the free improvisation movement in Lisbon.https://joanaguerra.com
Maria do Mar de Brito Lopesis a violinist, composer, teacher, and activist from Lisbon. She explores alternative teaching methods and participates in experimental, improvised music and performance projects, programming, and political activism.
https://database.shareimpro.eu/en/person/maria-do-mar-lopes
