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Vidya: Adi Shakti

by Kyle Simpler
Anyone who ever studied philosophy or literature has probably encountered the term dualism. Dualism represents two different aspects of one thing, much like two sides of one coin. Although the concept is generally associated with academics, it certainly applies to many different areas, and music is no exception. For example, the performance process is one form of expression, while the songwriting process is a different form of expression. Whenever these two are combined, it often brings ...
Continue ReadingVidya: The Papillon

by Kyle Simpler
Songwriting often provides a sense of exploration and self-discovery which is not as present in other art forms. We can easily express our thoughts with words but something extraordinary happens when we add music to the mix as well, and that is certainly the case with Swedish pianist and composer Vidya Liselotte-Sundberg. Her album The Papillon gave her an opportunity to examine and come to understand some of her most profound and heartbreaking experiences. Vidya grew up surrounded ...
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