We’re traveling far and wide, beyond the usual tourist trails to uncover stories of Provence.

From the city of Marseille on the Mediterranean sea, to the edge of the Alps mountains, you'll discover a vast region in Southeastern France rich in history, culture and diversity. And you'll meet local musicians, as well as Icelandic duo Kiasmos and South African DJ Shimza, performing for Cercle at the Citadelle de Sisteron, an architectural masterpiece carrying over 800 years of history.

Contributors: Yeahman/Orsso, Zar Electrik, Sophie & Zoé, Kelly & Sylvain, Kiasmos, Ottilie B, Shimza.

Presented & produced by Frank McWeeny. Executive producers: Marcelo Velit & Derek Barbolla.

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We’re in sunny Geneva for a groovy performance in front of the Saint-Pierre Cathedral.

In this episode we uncover the true identity of this city surrounded by the Alps and Jura mountains, beyond its reputation for wealth and luxury. A place rich with culture, history and creativity.

You’ll meet a local archaeologist and an art historian, explore Geneva’s heritage through 2000 years of history and discover how radical events in the 16th century transformed this city forever. You’ll also learn about Switzerland’s unconventional political system; understand how squat culture changed the artistic, social and political landscape of Geneva in the 80s and 90s; hear about social struggle in overlooked suburban neighbourhoods; and move to cutting edge sounds influenced by global scenes, in one of the most ethnically diverse places in Europe.

Local guide: Luca Ciuclea. Contributors: Timothy Ponitz (archaeologist), Quentin (manager of Bongo Joe record shop), Sophia (local resident in Le Bain Des Paquis neigbourhood), Rolv.K (producer & DJ), Pekodjinn (producer & DJ), Neil (booker at La Gravière club), Chien Bleu (rapper and tatoo artist), Titouan (student in political science), Ambre (art historian). Music by Pekodjinn, Alice, Hyperculte, Rolv.K and Chien Bleu.

Presented & produced by Frank McWeeny. Executive producers: Marcelo Velit & Derek Barbolla.

We'd love to hear from you! Get in touch - hello@cercle.io

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Welcome to Echo System: Words & Music, where we dive deeper into the sounds and conversations we have with artists during our adventures around the world.

In this episode, we go back to Iceland in June 2023, where Ólafur Arnalds gave us rare access to his studio for a chat and very intimate performance, before his incredible Cercle show at Hafursey in the South of the country.

You may have heard parts of this encounter in episode 2, but this was such a unique experience for us that we had to share the full thing with you! So sit back, put your headphones on and treat your ears to an extended version of Ólafur Arnalds playing his favourite instruments at talking about life in Iceland.

Presented & produced by Frank McWeeny. Executive producer: Marcelo Velit.

We'd love to hear from you! Get in touch - hello@cercle.io

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