MUSIC FOR BEES
MUSIC FOR BEES is a new ensemble that, through music, encourages reflection on humanity’s impact on nature. The music is groovy, beautiful, and humorous—a wild, lush, buzzing, and bubbling pot of jazz, drawing inspiration from both the African-American musical tradition and our own Nordic soundscape. Let’s re-pollinate the world with sounds & rhythms!
”Benita Haastrup, like her older compatriot Marilyn Mazur, is a world-class percussionist – in the flow and surprises of her ideas, she sometimes seems like the Paul Motian of Danish drumming. She is a real discovery and very likely a leader in the making. Playing in a loose, rolling manner throughout and wearing a shining smile.‟
John Fordham, The Guardian
“This reviewer completely lost his heart to Haastrup’s playful format. She was a tremendous force behind her drums, making the hardest things seem uncomplicated. She emanated excess energy and foresight, and Benita was a constant source of wonder and awe.‟
Bornholms Tidende
”Benita Haastrup resembles a barefoot beach runner whose energy resources seem never-ending. With a subtle smile on her lips, she elegantly leads her musicians through one musical marathon after another”
Politiken
