In this musical lecture, Oliver Satyr, well-known from the band Faun, gives us an introduction into the old folklore and music of Scandinavia. It will be a solo concert on the „Moraharpa“ (early Swedish key fiddle) with stories and explanations about the old myths and animistic beliefs behind the music.
About Oliver Satyr
Oliver is a welcome guest at Castlefest. He is a musician, poet and animist. As bandleader of the band Faun, we have welcomed him to our stage many times. The band has performed over 1000 concerts worldwide and has released 12 albums so far.
You can also know him from the Nordic Folk ensemble Kaunan, which performed at Castlefest in 2016 and 2018.
Apart from those two bands he released two poetry books, one collection of fairy tales and his solo album „Oliver Satyr - MUNIN“ in 2022.
Besides his personal interest in these subjects, Oliver also has a Master of Arts of the Literature of the Middle Ages.
He understands the world from a pagan perspective and believes that a single poem can change the world.
