An immersive podcast from a curious traveler, exploring the heart and soul of a place through its arts, culture, and the stories of its communities.
Cercle is a global platform celebrating music, aesthetics, and heritage, showcasing unique artists in unique locations. Wherever we host shows, concerts, or experiences, we record this podcast—discovering each place’s cultural ecosystem, sharing fresh perspectives, and bringing the world straight to you.
So turn up your headphones and escape somewhere new—guided by local characters, immersive sounds, and authentic music.
Presented & produced by Frank McWeeny. Executive Producers: Marcelo Velit & Derek Barbolla.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
An immersive podcast from a curious traveler, exploring the heart and soul of a place through its arts, culture, and the stories of its communities.
Cercle is a global platform celebrating music, aesthetics, and heritage, showcasing unique artists in unique locations. Wherever we host shows, concerts, or experiences, we record this podcast—discovering each place’s cultural ecosystem, sharing fresh perspectives, and bringing the world straight to you.
So turn up your headphones and escape somewhere new—guided by local characters, immersive sounds, and authentic music.
Presented & produced by Frank McWeeny. Executive Producers: Marcelo Velit & Derek Barbolla.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
We’re in Iceland for a special performance in a remote location, at a time of year when the sun never sets…
In this episode, we go beyond this country's beautiful landscapes, waterfalls, Northern Lights and everything else it's well known for. We're going deep by exploring Icelandic arts, tradition, history and technology.
You’ll get rare access to Ólafur Arnalds’ music studio; hear stories of Norse and Viking settlers who arrived here over 1000 years ago; meet an intriguing composer and craftsman living in an isolated corner of the island. You’ll also discover how people power changed politics in the country; journey deep into the earth to visit the heart of a volcano, and learn about harnessing its power to create sustainable energy.
Local guide: Ívar Pétur Kjartansson. Contributors: Anna Dröfn Ágústssdóttir (historian), Ólafur Arnalds (artist and composer), Bergur Þorgeirsson (leading scholar on Snorri Sturluson and Icelandic sagas), Heiða Kristín Helgadóttir (former campaign manager for The Best Party), Steinar Berg (founder of Steinar Records and Rock'n Troll Café), Laufey Guðmundsdóttir (Director of the exhibition at Hellisheiði geothermal powerplant), Ásta and Filip (farmers), Páll á Húsafelli (artist and composer). Music by Ólafur Arnalds, Páll á Húsafelli, Stuðmenn, Spilverk and Mezzoforte.
Presented & produced by Frank McWeeny. Executive producers: Marcelo Velit & Derek Barbolla.
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