The dance is a celebration of life, a declaration of the tribe's resilience, and an homage to the natural world that sustains them. The dancers' limbs intertwine and separate, mimicking the growth of plants, the chase of prey, and the embrace of lovers. The intricate patterns they weave with their bodies mirror the sacred geometry found in the stars above, and the fierce stomps and jumps echo the heartbeat of the very earth they stand upon.

video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9JEu-fKJ2Y&ab_channel=EgillG%C3%BAstafsson

Dynamics

Welcome to Routes & Branches & Beyond and to a show with the Almost Nearly Perfect People.  Of course, I'm referring here to the Nordic nations of Sweden, Iceland, Denmark, Finland and Norway.  British journalist wrote a fine book about this region which he called "the almost nearly perfect people."  It is a clear-headed view of why this area of the world is so highly desireable, at the same time as pointing out some of the downsides of life in these modern nations of nirvana.  But on this show, we won't talk about the wisdom of Nordic politics, but just listen to some fine music from that area of the world.  Oh, and there could be a bit of Estonian and Greenlandic music that ends up on the show as well.  That's how things roll in the Nordic world.

You'll hear Danish chain dances, intoxicating post-classical folk, grunge Klezmer, Humppa music for pensioners, Swedish wedding marches, whimsical yet earnest blonde singer-songwriters, nordgrass, and wistful country songs with fierce guitars.  From musicians such as De Fries & D. Beck, Klezmofobia, Afenginn, Eläkeläiset, Hoven Droven, Tallari, Väsen, Louis Andreasen, Icelandic Symphony Orchestra & Langholt Church Choir, Ingólfur Steinsson & Friends, Frigg, Trad Attack!, Svavar Knutur, and Annbjørg Lien & the Brazz Brothers.  Grab a hunk of licorice and join me.


Routes & Branches & Beyond show # 366 2025 04 10

A selection of feelgood housetracks compiled and mixed by Amsterdam based dj/producer Robert Feelgood. 
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Tracklist 
01. Floris van Oranje - More Life
02. Jochem Hamerling - Early In The Morning
03. Darius Syrosssian- Tengo De La Musica - Crackazat remix
04. Mau P - The Less I Know The Better
05. Flowspark & San Sebastian -  Let's Do It Again
06. Gregor Salto & Gerardo Rosales - Aqua
07. HUGEL & Deron ft. Payara - Coge El Paso
08. Folkness - Wanna Try This
09. Virak & Yvan Polge - Carry Me - Sugarstarr remix
10. Supernova & Thomas Newson - Calling
11. Andthen - Massive Organ
12. Low Steppa & Capri - Got The Funk
13. Beat Blenders - See This 
14. Capella vs Redford & DJ Jose - Everybody 2025
15. Robert Feelgood & Maickel Telussa - On The Discotrain - 2K25 mix

Robert Feelgood's SOUND OF LOVE episode 92

In Episode 273 of the CounterVortex podcast, Bill Weinberg happily notes how the entire political spectrum in Greenland has united against Trump's design to annex the country—and breaks down how the MAGA agenda for the Arctic interlocks with Putin's agenda for Europe, and the world. 

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MAGA-fascism and the struggle in Greenland

Using Stems, students remix the tracks to create a new, and unique version of the song.

"EMPIRE (Ethan Kercher Remix)" by Plúseinn  (STEMS Remix Project by Ethan Kercher)

OK, quick - for extra points, and to win the sterling silver salad spinner set, name the five Nordic countries.  Go.  [insert pause here while you think].  What's that you said?  Iceland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark and Finland?  Well, you are right.  Now, sing their national anthems in alphabetical order.  Just kidding...  Today on Routes & Branches & Beyond I have another show of music from this area of the world - the one that tends to be at the top of the world Happiness charts.  Is it because of their climate?  Because of their diverse political system (with multiple parties that have to learn to work together)?  Is it their economic system of democratic socialism, with high taxes but equally high public services?  Maybe it is the music?  Well, on this show we'll see if the latter is the case.  

I have round dance polkas, Finnish heathen forest maidens, polonaises (not the kind you eat), Arctic ethno-tekno, transcendent free-bass button accordions, Norwegian gospel blues, ladies with dark soul voices, enigmatic kanteles, and anthemic folk singalongs from Greenland.  From musicians such as P.A Røstads Orkester, Hedningarna, Bäsk, Fromseier & Hockings, Suistamon Säkhö, Maria Kalaniemi & Aldargaz, Marianne Antonsen, Knut Reiersrud, KK & Maggi, Brimkló, Vilma Timonen Quartet, Rasmus Lyberth, and Sarah-Jane Summers & Juhani Silovla.  Take off those skis and join me.


Routes & Branches & Beyond show # 367 2025 04 17

"The whole purpose of my journey across the world had been in pursuit of this sensation...the same thrill that I’d felt in my patch of bush as a kid. It was a life-long search, a search that would never end."

Recording in the train carriage from which I think about the nature of movement, here are a series of stories about the motives and meaning of adventures.

In A Train Carriage, Going Nowhere (49: Searching)

The tribal sermon dance is a mesmerizing ritual that unfolds like a sacred narrative woven through the fabric of time. It is a vivid tapestry of human emotion, spiritual connection, and cultural heritage that resonates deep within the soul. Picture a moonlit clearing, nestled within the embrace of ancient trees that have borne silent witness to countless generations of this sacred dance. The air is thick with the scent of smoldering sage and the rhythmic pulse of hand-crafted drums, as the flickering flames cast long shadows upon the earth, dancing in harmony with the shifting patterns of the stars above.

Thanks to Jaketries for doing the master :)

https://soundcloud.com/jaketries

Sermon (Jake's Master)

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EMBRAC3 YOURS3LF

All songs made w earbuds & BandLab

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Armada / Armada Deep / Hotfingers / Area94 / VAMOS / Rawtone / Whore House / Housesession / Tactical / IAMM MUSIC / Jango / Pornostar Records and more

Sound Of Love / Warrior Grooves / IAMM MUSIC /
Known for his Feelgood Future House sound and the Sound Of Love.

A Dutchman born and raised in the cultural heart of the country and one of the key cities in Europe, Amsterdam. A life immersed in music, Robert has provided unforgettable soundtracks to many thousands of event–goers since his first DJ set back in 1996. He’s known for his ‘feelgood’ house music.
His releases are signed by Major house labels and as a result these tracks show up in (dj)charts worldwide. Armada, Armada Deep, Next-Gen, Which Bottle Records, Hotfingers, Pornostar, Area94, Vamos, JANGO, Housesessions, Whorehouse, Tactical, IAMM MUSIC and Tiger Records are just a few of these labels.
His tracks get support from Tiesto, Martin Garrix, Kryder, Bingo Players Patrick Hagenaar, Lucas&Steve and many others. 
He provided official remixes for Human Resource’s ‘Dominator and in 2018 he provided a remix the 90’s house anthem ‘Don’t You Want Me’ by Felix together with Luca DeBonaire which was released on Armada.
Robert has holds down key residencies at reputable clubs such as Escape Venue, Hotel Arena, Bells Club, Club NL, Hall Toll and plays on festivals like Free Your Mind, Summerloverz, Blue Moon, Fuse Festival and many more.
His uplifting music brings him to International clubs and festivals in Norway, Croatia, Curacao, Iceland, Spain, France, Indonesia, Estonia, Belarus, Hong Kong, Greece and Shanghai.

www.robertfeelgood.com

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I'm a storyteller, writer and bushwalking guide from Tasmania.

Thanks for wanting to hear my shit & for every like and comment!

  The gospel according to serotonin   
  
  We are here to make you dance.
  we are the servants of the all mighty rhythm.
  We channel the holy beat of the cosmos through our mortal bodys and unto the sacred dancefloor.
  There is no god in the sky, no devil beneath the seas, no angels nor demons,
  there is only the beat and it rules us all.
  The music is our lover and we worship it through the ancient ritual of dancing until we can dance no more.
  We have come to spread the gospel of rhythm, bass and melody.
  We know what you want and weve got what you need.
  And we brought enough to share.......

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