Bent bones

"The group chants in Botswana’s Delta left a deep impression on me; especially, I was struck by how the chants echoed a sense of unity, resilience, and reverence for nature, blending individual voices into something much larger than the sum of its parts. The rhythmic repetition created a trance-like atmosphere, inviting contemplation and deep emotional connection.

"Inspired by these emotions, I sought to translate the essence of these chants into sound using synthesizers. The idea was to capture the communal spirit and the earthy, organic feel of the chants while using the synthetic tools at my disposal to push the emotional landscape even further. I began experimenting with layered textures, creating complex, evolving sounds that mimicked the fluidity and repetition of the chants, but with a modern, electronic twist. I used the synthesizers to generate warm, pulsing bass lines that grounded the music, much like the steady rhythm of the chants, and layered them with atmospheric pads to evoke the vastness and beauty of the Delta landscape."

Voices of the Okavango Delta reimagined by 42.

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This sound is part of the Sonic Heritage project, exploring the sounds of the world’s most famous sights.

Find out more and explore the whole project: https://www.citiesandmemory.com/heritage