The composer and pianist Henrik Lindstrand – who is also part of legendary Danish indie rock band Kashmir – just released his new solo album 'Nattresan'. So, needless to say it's a good time for us to introduce the talented Dane to you.
The Iranian singer Faravaz will release her debut, "Azadi" (meaning "Freedom" in Farsi), on May 11th. The record recounts the story of her life in exile in Germany because the Iranian government sentenced her to one year in prison for the act of singing as a woman. Choosing to not return to her homeland, Faravaz fights for women’s rights from abroad. Her music is driven by the yearning and fight for liberation from patriarchal oppression.
It seems like the term Neo-Classic is on everyones lips today. Altough many people have heard of this special genre, most of them only regard it as background music without bothering about what's really hidden behind. To show the world that this beautiful music is much more than only a background soundtrack, NBHAP editor Miriam Wallbaum decided to talk to two Neo-Classic pioneers about the scene: Germany's Martin Kohlstedt and Iceland's Ólafur Arnalds.
French classic/electronica band AUFGANG presents its latest music video Kyrie, a collaboration with director John B. Root. The track is taken from the band’s sophomore longplayer Istiklaliya, once again combining classical elements with dark electronics. Composer FRANCESCO TRISTANO – with whom NOTHING BUT HOPE AND PASSION spoke last autmun – provides the special note for AUFGANG. The special note in the new clip comes from – well, various famous French porn stars. So, if you don’t mind a bit of nudity, enjoy the clip right here.