Journey to Manala with Rent Romus
In this inaugural episode, we delve into the world of Rent Romus, an Emmy-awarded saxophone maestro and versatile instrumentalist whose artistic odyssey extends over three decades. Renowned for his powerful and passionate saxophone performances, Rent stands as a cornerstone of the West Coast creative music landscape. Our conversation explores his remarkable work, “Journey to Manala,” a compelling three-part suite that blends graphic and traditional scores alongside unique percussion elements. Join us as we traverse the enchanting realms of mythopoetic Finnish folklore, brought to life through the evocative music of Rent Romus.
Further Exploration
Rent Romus on wikipedia
Rent Romus‘ home page
Rent’s CDs
Journey to Manala Live
The Kalevala
Heikki Koskinen
Einojuhani Rautavaara
Concerto for Birds and Orchestra “Cantus Arcticus”, Op. 61
Jean Sibelius
Edgetone Records
Outsound Presents
Music from Humans on Facebook
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