The SHAPE+ supported artist Adela Mede met Marta Forsberg through a shared interest in collective singing, either with acoustic voice or computer generated choirs. Mede’s blend of traditional folk influences and contemporary electronic textures weave English, Slovak, and Hungarian into her music. Each language carries fragments of memory and emotion that shift with the sound of her voice, creating a deeply personal yet universal experience.
For their CTM performance, they came together with light artist Nindya Nareswari to explore these topics through a special new performance of Mede’s original compositions. Her songs were enhanced by Forsberg's experience in sonic minimalism and immersive environments, and Nareswari’s work with the ephemeral and emotive qualities of light and perception.
The project premiered during CTM Festival 2025 at Silent Green. The artists also engaged in a public conversation with Ján Solčáni at Radialsystem, and for a radio broadcast at Refuge Worldwide Community Radio.
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CTM Festival - Adela Mede, Marta Forsberg, Nindya Nareswari & Dis Fig - 28 Jan 2025 by Refuge Worldwide
CTM Festival - Adela Mede, Marta Forsberg, Nindya Nareswari & Dis Fig - 28 Jan 2025 by Refuge Worldwide