{"product_id":"2041562","title":"Armand Van Wijck - Nothing To Declare [CD]","description":"Brand New From Reputable UK Company With 30 Years Experience In Retail, Please Note Not All Our New Items Are Shrink Wrapped.\u003cbr\u003eAll items shipped within 3 working days of payment.\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that all our DVDs are Region 2.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePlease note that not all audio CDs are shrink-wrapped fom the factory.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorn into the rich tapestry of an Indo-Dutch-Creole heritage, Armand van Wijck is a globally inspired musician who weaves his multicultural experiences into captivating melodies. His music embraces a harmonious blend of modern jazz, impressionism and various folk influences, furthermore inspired by Nordic jazz icons. Armand's work embodies unity through shared experiences, inspiring harmony amidst diversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginally from the Netherlands, Armand has made a mark with his chromatic harmonica performances in his home country. When he moved to Sweden his modern jazz project evolved to what it is today. He got influenced by the genuine playing and Nordic sound of the Swedish musicians of his quartet, as well as by his partner, Riksspelman and violinist Magdalena Eriksson. Trying to reconnect with his roots while away from his home culture, he also picked up the suling, a traditional Indonesian bamboo flute.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNothing to Declare\u003c\/strong\u003e'A light-hearted dive into the complex emotions of migration, taken from my experiences in Sweden. Here I feel happy, stressed, accepted and excluded, all at the same time. The piece also carries a poignant undertone, stemming from personal encounters with racial profiling, a challenge faced by many migrants worldwide. I tried to creatively rebalance the power dynamic by infusing a renowned Swedish song with a distinct twist, reflecting the journey of being a migrant caught in the crossroads of two worlds.'\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHardangervidda\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNothing to Declare\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAutumn Sun\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClouds \u0026amp; Clovers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGreetings from Gottne\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNenek\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNenek - Postlude\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCosmic Spring - Prelude\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCosmic Spring\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Chalkys.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54421373223297,"sku":"2041562","price":15.98,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0056\/8043\/1219\/files\/7350049519630.jpg?v=1750649339","url":"https:\/\/chalkys.com\/products\/2041562","provider":"Chalkys.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}