“The time has come to immerse yourself in a universe where tradition meets the present, a world that I observe with poetry and from which I draw my inspiration. More than ever this album resembles me, because it reflects my deep love for flamenco and the collection of my most personal experiences.

In the far north of Scandinavia live the Sámi, the only indigenous people in Europe. Once known as Lapps, they now consider this term offensive. The Sámi sing the ancient joik, which has similarities with the songs of the North American Indians and the Inuit. A unique kind of melodic pattern, this form of rhythmic literature does not draw a clear line between song and words. A central element of Sami culture, the joik evokes the spirit of a person, animal or place.

Guylain Domas (electric bass) & Vera Zanello (piano, voice)energising live vibes at the House!

A bass, a voice. A whisper, a delicate arrangement. Jazz and improvisation of course, but above all smiles, sharing and interaction. Vera Zanello on vocals and Guylain Domas at the bass have known each other for a long time, honing their Brazilian accents, simplicity and the search for pure emotion.

Being you is not as simple as it sounds. Somehow, within each of our brains, billions of neurons work to create our conscious experience. How does this happen? Why do we experience life in the first person? Pioneering neuroscientist Anil Seth will challenge your understanding of perception and reality, and turn what you thought you knew about yourself on its head. Understanding the biological basis of conscious experience is one of the great challenges for 21st Century Science. Anil makes this exciting scientific frontier accessible and compelling.