Biken is a call for unity with a view to defeating the adversary.

The lyrics relate the state of sadness and loneliness after the breakup, which yearns for clarity and relief through the enchantment of the rain. AGUACERO is a song with an Argentine folk air and mixtures of other cultures ........................... La letra realata el estado de trsiteza y soledad luego de una ruptura, que anhela la claridad y el alivio a través del encanto de la lluvia. AGUACERO es una canción con un aire folklórico argentino y mixturas de otras culturas

Our world’s problems begin at a deep level, in our most personal relationships. Sometimes we are mired in conflict, but when we reach out to help each other everything can change. If we move up a level to the challenges we are facing in the world today such as war, hunger and climate change, we can also make a difference by being there for each other, even when the situations we have created aren’t very pretty. We are given a new chance to try every day when the sun rises.

We have too many walls, both physical and psychological, that are coming between us in this amazing, miraculous world. When we look more closely at them, we discover that they are built with fear: fear of the differences between us, fear of being separate, fear of not being accepted and connected to others. When we open up the conversation and talk about it, the fear melts like ice in the sun, and we can be together again.

This song addresses the conflict of intolerance (of race, sexual orientation, etc.) but instead of making it into a protest song, I turnedit into a pro-diversity song so it would offer a positive solution. I was inspired by a quote from Turkish writer Mehmet Murat Ildan: “Do you see your own culture as the most beautiful and perfect culture? You poor fellow! You are so much poor when you lack the beauty and wisdom of other cultures! Why is honey precious? Because honey is not the child of one flower, but a thousand flowers!"

The “conflict” theme is represented here in 3 different ways... Not enough space here. See "Lyrics" slot.

The power is in you. You are one with the Universe and the Creator. The Earth must be saved. The spirit wanders overseas and mountains. Listen to the sound of the waves as nature weeps. She is dying a little more every day. During my trip to Senegal, I had the chance to learn to express my feelings through melody, song and rhythm. This song unites several musical universes. Despite Covid, I was fortunate to work with musicians such as Brice Essomba, Caroline Etoa, Ben Bossambo and Sandro Friedrich.

The Philosophy of the song is The whole world is one, all people are the same. We should happily coexist without fighting against each other in the name of Countries, religion, cast, color, rich and poor. We should live with Universal brotherhood for peace and prosperity of our planet.

Pachamama, from Quechua Pacha (universe), and Mama (Mother Earth) is the deity of indigenous people of the central Andes, related to the Earth, the mother. Like a goddess who has the gift of purification, in addition to the power of planting love in everyone's heart, it is considered the one who sows life in the world, contributing to a safer life on the Planet. This piece intends to remove all the filters that prevent us reaching the essence of each forest, plant and make clear how we merge into one while breathing together.

Our planet is our cradle, of enchanting beauty. "Sento chiamata" is Mother Earth's call to be aware of the incredibly rich diversity of lifeforms that has evolved over millions of years – I protect what I love.

Cybèle is a deity of Phrygian origin, adopted by the Greeks and Romans, personifying the wilderness. She is presented as "Magna Mater", Mother Goddess or Mother of the gods. She is one of the greatest goddesses in the Middle East. I learnt about Cybele while working with volunteers of Cybele Planete. One day I had the inspiration to make this song. Cybele in imagery rides a lion and reminds of the goddess Durga of Indian culture. I find her power impressive and the song has the feeling of people marching with her to the heart of Nature.

za bi long nnam which is sung in my language the YEZUM which is spoken in the center of Cameroon, In this song, I call for the solidarity of the peoples of the earth, the great beaters to see a new world, To fight the pandemics misery, I call on men to reconquer the universe in order to savor happiness and harmony

The song describes a dialogue between a flower and a drop of water on their journey to find each other. This micro perspective reflects the fragileness and uniqueness of each living organism on our planet - a thing we often tend to forget.

The song “Our world is blue” is a declaration of love to our blue planet. It describes the beauty of our world in wonderful colorful pictures and is nevertheless critical. This song should remind people of the unique but fragile beauty of our world and: The worlds impermanence. We´ll lose our blue planet, our only home, if we will not immediately begin to stop the environmental pollution and the climate change. The song was recorded with 15 musicians from all over the world. “Our world is blue, we never get another”

This song is written and produced by Mauro Lazzaretto. It is a contribution of the singer Sharon Ben-Zadok, who interpreted the lyrics with immense care and added a Mantra in Sanskrit, the flautist Sandro Friedrich and the traditional secrets and knowledges of the sarangi-player Yuji Nakagawa. It allowed to create a new blend of many identities. The song is about endless ways our planet is speaking to us and our impossibility to hear that voice, unless we open our mind and not just our ears. A warning, but also a hymn of hope.

The song was adapted from Khalil Gibran’s poetry collection "Al Mawakib - Processions". It attempts to contrast an aspect of our life on earth, bound by the base and the material with our eternal life "in the forests" of our spiritual identity. It serves as a reminder of who we really are and the necessity of seeking this greater truth. The song begins by describing how in this world we are ultimately part of a herd, being pushed to a world of deceit and concludes with a call to action of "Give me the flute, and sing."

"Minyôn ya sí" means "tears of the Earth" in Ewondo language from Cameroon.The song is about the planet asking human being why it is destroyed day after day and crying for protection,for good care.

Shabad guru - the sacred word takes us from darkness to light. It has its origins with mystic philosopher Guru Nanak in Punjab. He was an accomplished musician. His use of music to connect people with their spiritual cores and understand the oneness of life is an eternal message which finds relevance in our times as well. This song is registered in what is regarded as the greatest treasure of music from the 11th to the 17th century in India. With our collaboration we are looking at the song in a fresh perspective.

"Only when the last tree has been cut down, the last fish been caught, and the last stream poisoned, will we realize we cannot eat money." Cree Indian quote

Sasha: In many Native American cultures, women were viewed as extensions of the Universal Mother and therefore vital to the continuation of their people. They are the people that never gave up on protecting Mother Earth, and treating her with respect. Now it’s our time to learn from them. Theresa: The song, is a song I wrote to honor all mothers who give their children the unconditional love, support and guidance in their lives, as our Grate Mother Earth that continues to provide for us.

This is a song lamenting about how much we have contributed to the corroding of the world and everything bad that is happening in it, but still there is hope since all we have to do is change and do the right thing and the human race.

ONE WORLD is a musical journey across our planet which explores the connections between cultures, landscapes and nature. Starting in the ocean, the cradle of primordial life, flutes play duets with the songs of whales. We proceed to the beach, lulled by the sound of waves, while a sparkling layer of violin textures frolics over them. Traveling inland, we reach the jungle, and begin to hear the voices of animals and humanity. The voices carry a powerful message: We have one world, and although we are all different, we must work together.

What emotions go through a migrant’s heart as they realize they are alone, far away from home? The amount of courage it takes to open their heart to a new life, find new love is unfathomable, yet it's possible when strangers extend a hand amidst the affliction of having lost everything. They are Born Today, on the day they face their new life with new fears and dreams. This song is a cry for help that is full of hope and trust in the human spirit of love, compassion and empathy.

Inner movement and development is like a journey of its own. Hiking in the wilderness in various countries with not much more than a tent and a sleeping bag has shaped my inner landscape like nothing else. This track contains instruments, elements and influences from Corsica, Hungary, Mongolia, Turkey, Morocco and Scotland. Sandro joined forces with Max Keller who beautifully enhanced the power of the beats.

Our new recipe: Just throw Jews Harp, Bass, Bass Duduk, Duduk, electric Guitar, Ney, drums, samples, synthesizers and fujara in a big acoustical pot, let it cook at medium heat for a few days and be surprised at what musical meal comes out! Add ethnic spices and be surprised! :-)

Mopepe means “Wind” in Lingala. The song is inspired by a female artist touring the world and touching people’s heart through her music. Travelling from place to place, unhindered by borders or language, her precious gift heals the souls, eases the minds, and lifts spirits up, just like the wind…

Classic western rock instruments combine with exotic sounds such as dilruba ( a bowed instrument from India) and pivana (a flute made from a goat horn, from Corsica) to bring you a style that Sandro Hussel describes as “meditation punk”. A multicultural musical collaboration that truly defies boundaries.

The Composition is in the form of an eight bar canon. There are four entry points for each individual instrument and four vocal parts. The four parts symbolize the four gates to a Tibetan mandala. Entering through the gates assists the process of removing obstacles. The auspicious number eight is represented in the eight bars and also the eight parts. The opening of the tune is a free interpretation of the eight bar melody enhanced by the haunting Australian native sounds of the didgeridoo. The didgeridoo re-appears at the end of the song.

When someone you love is at a distance, either physically or emotionally, you reach out to them, sometimes even in your dreams.

When you live in a beautiful place like Madagascar, it nourishes the soul. It's not just a landscape, it's a home that grounds you and eases suffering. Minah Bolimakoa's music nourishes the soul as well! Her uplifting composition and strong, sure voice, combined with Sandro Friedrich's collage of ethnic wind instruments create a sunrise of sound which will make you feel grateful to be alive.

The banyan tree is a significant multicultural symbol. It appears in almost every world religion. Buddha is said to have sat under a banyan tree for seven days after he attained enlightenment. It is venerated in India and in Hinduism it is associated with the fulfillment of wishes. Banyan is mentioned in many scriptures as a tree of immortality and it is truly a cross-cultural link between us all. Our song features the voice of Sharon Ben-Zadok, who adds her own touch to the banyan tree story, singing in Hebrew as well as in English.

Temix Teedeevee, an Afro pop musician and lyricist from the western part of Africa, Nigeria joined forces with Sandro Friedrich A composer and Flutist from Switzerland, to create this collaborative music titled BABY OH, THE MASH UP. This project is a combination of the Afro sound and The American styled flutes.

Lil paradise est un petit monde imaginaire,jardin secret,petit paradis dans lequel je me retrouve pour composer en toute intimité. Dans ce monde il y a des fleurs,des chutes d'eau,des montagnes,des oiseaux bref...tout le monde à son petit coin où il se retrouve pour être en paix avec lui-même...lil paradise

In this song, water is a metaphor for the emotional connection between people which can bridge cultures and cross borders. It is also a basic universal human need that we share. Water is a critical natural resource, and in many countries, the lack of it affects predominantly women, who often have to carry it over extremely long distances with great effort. But collecting water also brings women closer together in their shared mission. Featuring the beautiful and powerful voice of Sheryl Gambo.

"Musaik por Tanura" is a real melting pot of different styles and languages, composed by Christian Fotsch: The intro to "Tanura tari Ssassa" was originally composed as film music. In the lyrical Spanish part "Letra por Martinetes", Miguel develops the narrative of the Indian "Arai", who was born into a wealthy family clan, but who now prefers to live as a poor yet free gitano. The last part of the song explores in Spanish the exciting meanderings of courtship and how to win the heart of the beloved one.

A fusion of Celtic, African and modern music.

'Kapango' is a busy City where everything is made. A man is singing to his mother telling her about life in the city. A very upbeat composition between African grooves and European flutes. When we collaborate over big distances, totally new music can be created!

“Raqsa” - is all about dance and love to move with music. Its a complex and energetic piece that united under one “roof” classic, rock, folk and jazz musicians form Uzbekistan, Russian Federation, South Africa and Switzerland. Have a nice ride :-)

Temix Teedeevee, an Afro pop musician and lyricist from the western part of Africa, Nigeria joined forces with Sandro Friedrich A composer and Flutist from Switzerland, to create this collaborative music titled BABY OH, THE MASH UP. This project is a combination of the Afro sound and The American styled flutes.

It takes four elements to create a human life. God created the soul from fire and air, and then created the body from water and earth. I have illustrated these elements musically, choosing setar, flute and kamanche. I dedicate this music to the world.

Houman writes: The piece “Cocoons Fly” is a metaphor for the liberation of human beings from their inner and outer imprisonment. I hope everyone will be able to feel the inner freedom when hearing this music. I have great appreciation for the beautiful duduk and bansuri performances of the accomplished musician Sandro Friedrich, and also many thanks to Hassan Khodayinia for playing the kamanche so magnificently.

Who doesn’t dream of world peace? This is our dream about what can happen when cultures unite musically across distant borders. “China Town” is a synthesis of western electronic instruments and Chinese flutes, all rolled up into a spicy spring roll of intercultural sound.

Based on an Iraqi Maqam called Lami, this piece has the elements of Funk, Jazz, and Iraqi Makam. That work is empowered by using a floating bridge Iraqi style Oud, playing a long the funky rhythm. The Flute, played by Sandro, beautifully blends with the Oud creating a passionate "dance" on the funky rhythm of Michael and the warm, artistic and elegant bass line played by Osmar. Adding to that, an improvised vocal "Mawal" singing an ancient love poem.

The piece "Searching for the Pitch No.1" is built on Iraqi Folk Music / Religious Ritual Genre of Singing. It is being vocalized and recomposed by Ali Asaad (main chant and choir-like vocals). This track is a collaboration with the Russian Swiss-based composer Sasha (Alexander) Shlain and also with the Swiss composer and multi wind-instrumentalist Sandro Friedrich. The track includes Sasha Shalin's collaboration as arranger in the electronic accompaniment, as well as the own-improvised recorded solo of Duduk played by Sandro.

When I browsed the different participants in Beyond Music, I liked Sasha's musical background right away: Such an interesting blend of different cultures and skills! It is reflected in this track which is unconventional yet very groove-centered, including allusions to many different cultures and styles! In this track I play bass flute, traverse flute and Jew's harps.

Elly: When I heard Sandro's music on his profile I immediately could hear these beautiful sounds on this song. I was delighted that Sandro wanted to add his Bansuri flute to it. If we got the chance to re-record this we would make the song longer with more instrumental space for the Bansuri melodies.