#forest music

[therepressions]

NPR Tiny Desk Contest 2025 ~ Trust Your Doors

The Repressions’ song “Trust Your Doors” is the official entry for NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest 2025! This is a song about the difficulty of making changes, for even the best changes to our lives are not easy. This contest features independent artists and is a lovely showcase of songwriting, and desks! A new tiny Repressions desk and all of the previous customized tiny desks can be seen in between…

[ktheqw]

The Melodies

They pierce the silence with the drums, they play around the burning pyre

They sing a song to give thanks to the forest as the embers move

The drums, the song, and the embers turning into dancing fireflies

They create melodies to move the forest and awaken the spirits

[jrchair98]

Lost Fae

A track from my Radustno album. Chill woodwinds piece to get lost in the woods.

[hanvanmusic]

🌲 Enchanted Forest Sleep Music: Magical Healing Nature Sounds | Ambient Relief for Deep Sleep

Enter the mystical village of Frodon, where nature's symphony weaves enchanted forest sleep music that will heal your soul and plunge you into a deep, restful sleep. This magical ambient soundscape is inspired by the healing power of nature and has been carefully crafted to help you unwind and move into a state of peaceful relaxation. As you listen, let the healing nature sounds of the enchanted forest pass over you, release tension and stress, and let your mind go into a deep, restful state of sleep. With every passing moment, magical forest music will guide you on your journey of self-discovery and inner peace. #EnchantedForest #SleepMusic #HealingNatureSounds #AmbientRelaxation 🎵 Parts List: https://bit.ly/3mSRGXf 🔔 Don't forget to subscribe and turn on notifications so you can be notified of new videos! 🎧 Enjoy this video and please give your comments and thoughts. It is important for us to communicate with you!

[aidede-camp]

Wicked Witch…

[cdx1016]

“I will tread lightly…you’re a bunch broken pieces that might need… some putting back together, so don’t leave”

-Forest Black

[cardhousedotcom]

Forest Music, Monterey, California

[hannah-turpaud]

Forest Music, Monterey, California

[asatoyoru]

Magical Mysterious Forest | Calming The Mind, Soaring, Soothing with Flu...

[therepressions]

EARTH SKYSCRAPER ~ The Repressions

[ktheqw]

Nature Dancing

Rain notes Forest music plays as soft falling rain A pirouette between the trees Dancing to the sound of forest music A glimpse A vision of elegance, a dream of her

[papycrossing]

Forest Music, Monterey, California

[elainehill]

Forest Music, Monterey, California

[theitunurse]

Forest Music, Monterey, California

[theglowsociety]

10 Fascinating Facts About Black Irish History

When people think of Irish history, they often imagine fair-skinned Celts with red hair. But Ireland has a long and rich history of Black presence, dating back centuries. From African merchants in medieval Ireland to Black Irish revolutionaries, here are ten key facts that highlight the deep and often overlooked connections between Black history and Ireland.

1. Black People Have Been in Ireland Since at Least the 3rd Century

Historical records suggest that people of African descent were present in Ireland as early as the Roman era. The Romans never invaded Ireland, but trade and migration brought people from North Africa and the Mediterranean to Irish shores.

2. The First Known Black Irishman Was a 9th-Century Scholar

One of the earliest recorded Black individuals in Ireland was Firmanus, a scholar who lived in the 9th century. He was described as “a man of Africa” who studied and taught in an Irish monastery. This suggests that Ireland had connections with the wider world far earlier than many assume.

3. Irish Pirates and African Connections

During the 17th century, Irish and African histories intertwined through piracy. Irish pirates and privateers frequently raided North African coasts, capturing people to sell into slavery, while some Irish were also taken by Barbary pirates and enslaved in North Africa.

4. Olaudah Equiano, a Former Slave, Was a Prominent Abolitionist in Ireland

Olaudah Equiano, one of the most famous formerly enslaved Africans and an early abolitionist, visited Ireland in the 1790s. His autobiography, The Interesting Narrative of the Life of Olaudah Equiano, was widely read in Ireland and helped build support for the abolitionist movement.

5. Ireland Had a Role in the Transatlantic Slave Trade

Although Ireland never had large-scale slavery like the Caribbean or the U.S., Irish merchants and settlers were involved in the transatlantic slave trade. Cities like Cork and Dublin profited from goods produced by enslaved Africans, and some Irish individuals owned plantations in the Caribbean and America.

6. Frederick Douglass Found Refuge in Ireland

Frederick Douglass, the famous African American abolitionist, visited Ireland in 1845 to escape the dangers of being recaptured in the U.S. He was deeply moved by the poverty he witnessed during the Irish Famine and found an ally in Irish leader Daniel O’Connell, who was a vocal opponent of slavery.

7. The Black Irish of Montserrat Are Descendants of Irish and African Slaves

The Caribbean island of Montserrat has a unique population of Black individuals who proudly identify as “Black Irish.” This stems from the 17th century, when Irish indentured servants and African slaves were forced to work on plantations together. Montserrat even celebrates St. Patrick’s Day as a nod to its Irish heritage.

8. Phil Lynott, the Black Irish Rock Legend

One of Ireland’s most famous Black figures is Phil Lynott, the frontman of the legendary rock band Thin Lizzy (“The Boys Are Back in Town”). Born in 1949 to an Irish mother and a Guyanese father, Lynott helped shape rock music and is celebrated as an Irish music icon.

9. Emma Dabiri is Leading Conversations on Black Irish Identity

Irish-Nigerian author and academic Emma Dabiri has been at the forefront of discussing Black identity in Ireland. Her books, including Don’t Touch My Hair, explore race, culture, and the often-overlooked history of Black people in Ireland.

10. Ireland Is Becoming More Diverse Than Ever

Today, Ireland is home to a growing Black community, with many people of African descent contributing to the country’s cultural, political, and artistic landscape. The 2022 Irish Census recorded over 70,000 Black Irish residents, showing that Black history in Ireland is far from over—it’s still being written.

Black Irish history is rich, complex, and deeply interwoven with global movements of people, power, and culture. Recognizing this history helps break stereotypes and highlights Ireland’s long-standing connections to Africa and the African diaspora.

Did any of these facts surprise you?