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Avian Humanoids - Dag in de Branding (2026)
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Loop langs vijf bomen rondom de Nieuwe Kerk in Den Haag, en hoor de bovennatuurlijke wezens die daar leven.
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Visit five trees around the Nieuwe Kerk in The Hague, and hear the supernatural creatures that live there.
Creator: Leafsheep
The work of Dutch-Swiss composer, producer and performer Evelien van den Broek (aka Leafsheep) is a mixture of electronic and contemporary classical music, songwriting, and sound art. As soon as she produces or stumbles upon unusual sounds, her heart starts beating faster. Nature, human behaviour and absurdism are often an inspiration. Her productions include music performances and studio albums, as well as site-specific sound art walks in which she uses augmented reality.
Published: 9 January 2026
🎧Audio Samples
Kinnari & Kinnara
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Creatures from Hindu and Buddhist mythology, believed to come from the Himalaya’s. Very talented in music, poetry, and dance. They often watch over the well-being of humans in times of trouble or danger. This pair is extremely in love and hopelessly devoted to one another. Kinnari is said to have wept inconsolably when a flood separated her from her mate (Kinnara) for 700 nights. /// Singer: Nienke Nasserian Nillesen
Tengu
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Tengu is a demon, a supernatural spirit, or mini god, found in Japanese folk religion (Shinto). He has an unusually large and long red nose and is a guardian of mountains and forests. Tengu is a trickster, and enjoys giving wanderers riddles they must undergo to prove their courage, wisdom or skill. /// Singer: Kevin Walton
Sample C
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Ba is an aspect of a person that the Egyptians believed would live after the body died. It's everything that makes an individual unique, a person’s 'personality'. /// Singer: Evelien van den Broek