In 2013 I started a new exiting collaboration with the Norwegian fashion designer Edel Urstad and her Edel Design. As a result of this creative collaboration we have made the dress "Fossefall" and a "Spirits Collection" with "Spirit of Water", "Spirit of Wind", "Spirit of Earth" and the red dress "Spirit of Fire" that has become one of my trademarks on stage the last two years. "Pure natural materials in wool, silk, flax and hemp" Edel Urstad is like Norways Coco Chanel. With her own brand "Edel Design", her ideas becomes finished products with the help of her brilliant coworkers in the second floor of their gallery where everything is produced. Edel creates with her heart, she is a warm and
One month ago I was contacted by a French publisher of children's books that worked on a story called L’anneau de Claddagh (The Claddagh Ring). It will be published in October 2015 and tells the story of a young Irish girl named Keira in the 19th century, whose destiny is guided by a magic ring bequeathed by her grandmother. Many adventures will lead her to the New World to escape a country devastated by famine and to find love. The author, Beatrice Nicodeme, refers to many Irish songs as Keira often sings and plays violin. This novel’s most famous song is Go N'éirí an Bóthar Leat (an Irish blessing) and when the publisher came across my version of it she wanted to use it for a trailer to pr
Playing For Change is a multimedia movement created to inspire, connect, and bring peace to the world through music. Playing For Change Day was created in 2011 to unite the global community through the power of music to affect positive social change. On Playing For Change Day, communities will gather as musicians and music lovers from all over the world to perform on stages, street corners, schools, yoga studios, and cafes, all with the goal of bringing music into the lives of young people. In 2014, Playing For Change Day resulted in over 400 events in 61 countries on 6 continents, raising nearly $150,000 to provide instruments, music instruction, and inspiration for kids and youth. PFC Day
Dear friends, I would like to welcome you to my new artist page on Facebook! When I took back my family name Kraft in 2013 we did a lot of rearrangements, but now the pieces finally begin to find their places again. Here I will update you with my artistic work including albums, tour updates and other happenings. I have many exciting projects I wish to share with you. Currently my band is working on a brand new album that will be released the month of May next year! So if you like, search for Martine Kraft Music on Facebook and follow us there! With light and love, Martine
Here is a little memory from a beautiful garden in Tri-Cities (WA) this summer. Some months ago I made this song to a dear friend. Thank you Martin Gerschwitz for recording and for sharing this moment. Wish you all a good week!
Today we opened an art exhibition by the norwegian artist Cathrine Knudsen at Hadeland Glassverk. Cathrine Knudsen has received fantastic response for her beautiful art, inspired by nature's palette and organic forms. The delicate simplicity and serenity are essential in her work. This wonderful art exhibition "Stille bevegelse" ("Silent movement") will be shown at Hadeland Glassverk from the 12th of September til the 1st of November. So, if you have the chance, I will recommend you to stop by and experience some of her art and also take a look at the rest of the artwork at Hadeland Glassverk.
Another wonderful Faerieworlds has passed on to the world of great memories! Thanks to all of you that participated to make this beautiful festival alive and for an inspirational weekend with amazing handcrafts, arts, costumes, new friendships and music. You all made the mysterious woods at Horning’s Hideout sparkel with wonderful energy by sharing your creativity and beauty. We had a great time on stage friday night with a fantastic audience! It was wonderful to feel such a lively crowd dancing to our music with so much positive energy and joy! Hope to see you all again soon! Picture is from the spiral dance in the opening ceremony.
After traveling for about 25 hours we are finally installed and ready for Faerieworlds 2015! Thank you Rebecca and Aaron for your hospitality and love!
It´s early morning and we´re on our way to this years most adventurous weekend in Portland. In approximately 23 hours we will arrive to a giant adventure universe filled with all sorts of beautiful and creepy creatures from this and other mysterious worlds. Can´t wait to come back to this wonderful festival where dreams are allowed to become reality, where all sorts of people in every ages are gathered to celebrate the power of dreams and the desire for life! The band and I look forward to make the northern music boulder from the main stage Friday night! SEE YOU AT FAERIEWORLDS!!!
