Songs of the Baltic Sea

I heard human voices and decided to land.

The vibrant folk voices of the Baltic sea.

Songs of hope and songs of fear.

There was laughter and laments,

hymns and wishes – stories out of sweat, prayer and fear.

There were tunes dug out of mud and hymns weaved of hope

– a gathering for singers sharing the unforseen moment.

I was invited to paint the songs of our ancestors.




Spanish translation Omar Falero, Uruguay

Escuché voces humanas y decidí aterrizar.

Las voces vibrantes de los pueblos del mar Báltico.

Hubo risas y lamentos, himnos y deseos, historias desprendidas del sudor, la oración y el miedo.

Había melodías excavadas en el barro e himnos tejidos de esperanza

– Una reunión para los cantantes que comparten el momento imprevisto.

Me invitaron a pintar las canciones de nuestros antepasados.”



Livssånger – bilder av Malin Skinnar 

Malin Skinnar video creator, storyteller and visual artist