Violinist, composer, ethnomusicologist Tuomas Rounakari has launched a crowdfunding campaign for his second solo album Bear Awakener, pre-orders start on Thursday November 4 at Indiegogo.
Bear Awakener focuses on bear myths of the Nordic peoples.
The name Bear Awakener comes from a set of ceremonial songs sung during the bear feast in order to awaken the bear.
Planned release date is March 13 2022. According to an ancient Finnish bear-calendar, this date marked the end of winter hibernation and awakening of bears.
Get ready to join and support the cause! More information TBA, so stay tuned!
Furthermore, Tuomas has revealed the first teaser for Bear Awakener, watch it here https://www.facebook.com/shamanviolin/videos/285653149947539