Driven by a strong theme from the Chinese Erhu, this song aims to inspire emotional drive to find strength in bringing the ancient world into the new, and to evolve one’s self to let go of the past and re-invent for the future.

This song is inspired by the feeling of determination as one departs the city of Cusco in the Andes to trek by foot along the trail leading to Machu Picchu. 

This song is inspired by the beautiful summer palace in the heart of Poland’s capital city Warsaw. Home to Chopin’s Rose Garden and gorgeous Peacocks roaming the estate, one can sit in peace and feel the forest surrounding the palace transporting them to a historic, mystical time in Poland. 

Cha’a Chaac (Call for Rain) is the culmination of Jonas and Noor’s experience of the Yucatan culture and region. Chaac is the Mayan God for rain and in ancient times the Mayan would pray to Chaac for rain to help grow crops for life to thrive.

La Llorona is a traditional Mexican song that tells the story of a woman who drowns her children in a fit of rage and then spends the rest of her life searching for them in vain. The song is often associated with Día de Muertos, or Day of the Dead, a holiday that celebrates the lives of loved ones who have passed away. The legend of La Llorona has been passed down for generations, and the song is still popular today. It serves as a reminder of the cycle of life and death, and of the importance of cherishing our loved ones while they are still with us.

Flor de Azahar, loosely translated to “flower of orange blossom”, is a Trova song written by Armando Manzanero’s father, Santiago Manzanero. Trova music originated in the 19th century in Cuba as part of the Cuban Bolero, and eventually made its way to the Yucatan Peninsula. Here, it became a beloved national treasure that is still very much alive today. “Flor de Azahar” tells the story of a man who is head-over-heels in love with a woman, and compares her beauty to that of a flower. In Jonas Petersen’s orchestra rendition of the song, the strings take on the role of the lover, crooning their affections for the subject of the song.