Trionfo di Bacco was is one of the best examples of Florentine festival music written before 1500 to have survived. The words for Trionfo di Bacco were written by Lorenzo de' Medici, the de-facto ruler of the Florentine Republic between 1469 – 92. 

Latin was the language used for music written for the church but  
songs such as this were sung in the Italian vernacular and would have been understood by all. Composers took great care to insure the proper accentuation of the text, as the words had to be heard above the commotion of an outdoor festival. In this recording, three voices sing to the accompaniment of a lute.

This recordings was made by the Royal College of Music especially for the Medieval & Renaissance Galleries thanks to an award from the Arts and Humanities Research Council.

V&A Audios

Trionfo di Bacco (The Triumph of Bacchus)

All songs written and performed by members of Sol Rising: Transformative Arts Troupe in 2015:
Amy Rebekah Chavez, Whitney Till, Hannah Lowe, Marybeth Francesca Wolf, Megan Bachman, Luisa Bieri-Ruiz, Nicole Adele Rosaria Manieri. 
Recorded by Ryan Shaffer and Jeremy Malchow

Sol Rising

The Rose (Tu Oh La)

Voodoo, a spiritual means of healing and witchcraft is still practiced strongly in indigenous
cultures to heal bodily ailments, connect with the spiritual world, and to thwart off (and
sometimes summon) evil spirits. The use of tribal music, rhythmic chants and dance are
commonly used in conjunction with voodoo ritual. It is through these elements a trance
mind-state is provoked amongst the voodoo ritual performers and its participants.

In many cultures around the world, the witch-doctor holds a strong status in their community.
They are considered important figures, sages of knowledge, healer of ailments, and
communicator between human and spirit world. It is the witch-doctor who performs voodoo
rituals, leads chants and recites spells while being accompanied by an integral part of the whole voodoo experience: the sound of rhythmic drumming and/or other musical elements.

Although it is thought to be mystical, and sometimes taboo in some cultures, voodoo is a very traditional means of healing and a vehicle towards spiritual oneness in others. It’s practice may be dark, however voodoo may lead one towards a state of enlightenment.

Tribal Trance & Voodoo Dance is a DJ mix by Lunarbeets inspired by witch-doctors, voodoo,
and the ritual of dance. The track selection is primarily dark tribal and progressive house
hand-picked from a diverse list of record labels and producers with release dates between
2000a.d. and 2004a.d. to create a mixed compilation that is both dynamic and timeless.

At first, you’ll think, “Hmm... this is pretty.” When suddenly, it takes you to a place you’ll think
you’re going to regret going to because it’s so dark and scary. As you listen to the music, your heart will beat faster, your soul will open up to the universe, and your body will go into
submission with rhythmic dance. Deep inside this dark journey, you look way down towards
Earth as you travel through a different dimension with your soul as your guide. In the end, you
awake from this state yet with your eyes closed to find yourself still dancing with a smile on your
face.

This set is not what’s hot but is laid out to put you in a voodoo trance with Lunarbeets as your witch-doctor. Hearts pound to sounds from the underground.

The Rose (Tu Oh La)

Nicole Adele

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