Ancient musical traditions and soundscapes came together in this new edition of the morning series Silence . The apinti drums and church organs originate from different contexts of cultural expression and musical traditions. The instruments responded to each other improvisationally.

The apinti is a drum language used in Maroon communities in Suriname to communicate between people, the natural world, and the spiritual world. The apinti drum is used to exchange important messages between communities, accompany officials on their travels, and open village meetings.

The apinti drum, brought from Africa, and its accompanying language are considered sacred and are inspired by the wisdom of nature. The organ does not sound outside but inside and can be found in churches throughout Europe. The architecture functions as a sound box. Throughout history, both folk melodies and psalms have been played on church organs. The organ and the apintidrum function in different contexts, yet both are part of a religious, political, and economic narrative that is historically intertwined.