Join us for a Listening Party of the Live Album “Geographies of Hope Vol.1” by Chilean songwriter, Loica. October 2nd, 7pm at Äänen Lumo.

Doors open at 6.30pm
Listening party starts at 7pm

Embark on a journey of sonic restoration for our wounded planet. With a voice that dives deep into the soul, Loica crafts an immersive experience, guiding listeners through landscapes both inner and outer—mountains, oceans, and the delicate terrain of our own emotions.

As you enter this soundscape, you’ll hear the melancholic and tender notes of South American songwriting traditions, woven into playful explorations of indie, funk, and R&B. Picture yourself wandering through a lush garden, lulled by melodies under a magnolia tree, feeling the burning grief of asters and goldenrods, the fierce shout of a forest fire, and the silent cracks of desertification.

All compositions were performed live in May 2025 at Musiikkitalo as part of Global Fest, accompanied by an ensemble of world-class musicians based in Finland.

Musicians:

Loica @loicamusic / Angela Valenzuela, voice, acoustic guitar, live electronics

Joni Vierre @jonivierre, electric guitar, mandolin
Ni, Jui Hsin ”Ray”@zuiko_shyamisen, shamisen
Sebastián Castrillón @sebastian_castree, cello
Kart Tambet @k2rttambet, violin
Anna-Maria Viksten @valotusbyama, piano
Javier Navarro Lara @aliaselwaro, double bass and electric bass
Devina Boughton @devinaboughton, trumpet, voice
João Luís Matos Lopes @joaoluisperc, percussion
Tatu Tikka @tazztikl, drums, percussion (Al Jardin and Sunflower fields)
Hadi Hrekes @hadi.hrekes, darbuka
Adeshina Omotola @mohtohlah, voice

Recording engineer Iiro Sivula
Mix, master engineer, Osvi @curiousounds

Poster photo: Anna-Maria Viksten @valotusbyama