Danube Streamwaves Soundmap

Solidarity along the Danube

Wed, 10 Jul 2024 08:54:51 +0000

In the first edition of the Danube Streamwaves Soundmap Podcast from Ulm, we get to know the Danube as the border river between Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg. Although Ulm and Neu-Ulm work closely together in many ways, there are also huge differences between the neighbouring cities. This episode focuses on Ulm and Neu-Ulm and their joint solidarity partnership with Bilhorod-Dnistrovskyi, a city in Ukraine of a similar size to Ulm and located near the Danube. The partnership has been in place since spring 2023 and is actively practised in cooperation with the Danube Office, among others.

Danube:Island - The natural Danube

Thu, 23 May 2024 20:46:15 +0000

Students from the Higher Technical College Leonding speak with artist and curator of the exhibition Danube:Island Herwig Turk about ecological aspects of the Danube in Linz and the ecological parts of the exhibition Danube:Island. And Michael Diesenreither did an interview with Christoph Wiesmayr from the local initiative Schwemmland (alluvium).

Danube:Island - Mermaids on the Danube

Tue, 21 May 2024 11:34:07 +0000

Maggie Brückner speaks with Wiltrud Hackl about her research on narratives about mermaids. As part of her PhD at the University of Art and Design Linz, Wiltrud Katherina is researching constructions of femininity and water using the example of European female water identities.

Danube:Island - The artistic Danube

Tue, 21 May 2024 11:32:08 +0000

A group of students from the higher Technical College Leonding speaks with Julia Grillmayr about connecting nature with art. Julia Grillmayr is a lecturer at the University of Arts in Linz, Upper Austria. She combines the sounds of the Danube with educating people about climate change. She records the sounds of the Danube and uses those in artistic ways. The recordings themselves were part of the artistic process. They were used as a jumping-off point for story writing for instance. Julia Grillmayr talks about how the Danube sounds underwater and especially how Linz sounds.

Danube:Island – the historical Danube

Tue, 21 May 2024 11:29:38 +0000

Industrial zone, local recreational area and sensitive ecosystem – the Danube is a reconfigured cultural landscape marked by stark contrasts. In collaboration with environmental historian and publicist Ortrun Veichtlbauer the Austrian artists Herwig Turk and Gebhard Sengmüller have chosen this as the starting point for their artistic research - as part of their project Danube:island.

Using the island as an artistic figure of thought, Turk and Sengmüller combine historical realities – such as the Strasserinsel, which existed in Linz until the 19th century – with current socio-political discourses on the utilization of the Danube region by means of an artificial island.

Tino and Mohamed from Higher Technical College for IT and Media in Leonding speak with Herwig Turk about the historical aspects of the Danube in Linz and how these historical aspects took place in the exhibition at Lentos New Arts Museum.

Beavers: holding ecosystems in the balance

Mon, 13 May 2024 20:32:52 +0000

The Danube has been shaped by humans quite a lot. Most riparian zones have been drained for land to build upon. Beavers repopulated some of the area around the Danube in Linz and built many little dams, as well as a well-structured shoreline and other species followed. Insects, fish, kingfishers or dice snakes. They use the little wetlands and diverse habitats that beavers built. The dams slow down water and ensure that wetland ecosystems can thrive. Beaver dams can hold back quite a lot of water, which is regenerating the groundwater table and saving water for the summer. But it’s still steadily flowing, watering the surroundings, and are permeable for fish and other aquatic animals. Humans are not used to these natural dams and often destroy them, which is illegal in Austria. In other countries, people work together with beavers not against them. Fabian Holzinger and Franziska Thurner give an example from the USA. There, beavers started building dams in a stormwater treatment facility, resulting in better flow than before.

Meet the inner city beavers

Mon, 13 May 2024 20:29:28 +0000

In this episode, Fabian Holzinger and Franziska Thurner describe the habitat of the inner city beavers in Linz. How big is their territory, what threatens it and who are the family members? They found the beavers’ lodge first inside a construction zone, seemingly the beavers got used to the noise of construction and people passing by daily. Fabian and Franziska started recording the noises of the beaver family. They did this very carefully, so as not to disturb the animals and their living space unnecessarily.

Their big lodge got destroyed in high water and now they live in different burrows, that makes it harder to listen to them, but they are still around!

Busy as a beaver

Mon, 13 May 2024 20:22:53 +0000

Fabian Holzinger and Franziska Thurner describe how their interest in the local beavers began and what kind of work they do at the Beaverlab. They connect art with science and education. Beavers are a so-called keystone species and they shaped the landscapes and ecosystems for 15 million years, 14.99 million years later, humans brought them to near extinction. Especially in Austria, people, i.e. farmers are a bit hostile against these animals and are concerned about them “destroying” farmland. But they are back in Austria and Linz.

"Kesztyűgyár" - Glove Factory community space in Budapest

Mon, 13 May 2024 09:33:00 +0000

The report was made in the 8th district of Budapest (Józsefváros), in the Kesztyűgyár (Glove Factory) Community House on Mátyás Square. As the name suggests, the building once housed manufactories. Since its reopening in 2008, it has been occupied by an association providing low-threshold services. The main aim of the glove factory is to create a community in Józsefváros. They offer a wide range of cultural programs and leisure activities.

The Danube connects - in space, time, history and human relations.

Mon, 13 May 2024 09:21:54 +0000

This episode, produced by the EPER radio, looks at the rich tapestry of the Danube as it plays a role in connecting communities and shaping the unique character of Budapest in many different ways. Behind iconic landmarks, sombre monuments and vibrant riverside gathering places, there are many stories. The Danube has helped to foster the cultural diversity of Budapest and the region in the past, as it continues to do today - because it is more than a river, it is a symbol of connection.

The witches of Gellért- Hill

Sun, 17 Dec 2023 20:26:06 +0000

The first recorded names of the hill in the Middle Ages were Kelen-hegy, Pesti-hegy and Blocksberg. Since the 15th century, it has been called Szent Gellért hegye, referring to the legend about the death of St. Gerard. The bishop was assassinated by the pagans during the great pagan rebellion in 1046. He was put in a barrel and rolled down into the deep from the top of the hill. After the assassination of St. Gerard, the hill was not populated. The dense forest and rocks gave way to legends of witches holding their ceremonies on the hill. The following story on the Danube Streamwaves Soundmap, produced by Civil Rádió Budapest, invites you to a little hocus-pocus.

The Jewish District

Sun, 17 Dec 2023 20:21:28 +0000

The next episode of the Danube Streamwaves Soundmap, produced by Civil Radio Budapest, takes you to Budapest’s Jewish quarter. Combining fascinating history with local art and design, as well as excellent drinking and dining spots, the Jewish Quarter is a bit of magic. The Jewish Quarter is home to three synagogues: the Dohány Street Synagogue, the Kazinczy Street Synagogue and the Rumbach Street Synagogue. As well as being home to the Conservative Jewish community, it is also an eclectic, hedonistic party center. There are many ruin pubs and restaurants here. Come with us to Budapest’s vibrant center!

Hajógyári Island

Sun, 17 Dec 2023 20:14:51 +0000

Hajógyári Island (Shipyard Island, for the shipyard companies that once operated there) or Óbudai-sziget (Óbuda Island, or Island of Old Buda) is the largest Danubian island in Budapest. Located in District III, it is a popular recreational area, year-round. It is the home of the international Sziget Festival every August. The next episode of Danube Streamwaves Soundmap, produced by Civil Rádió Budapest, takes you on a journey through the sounds of the island.

Baths of Budapest

Sun, 17 Dec 2023 20:10:55 +0000

Hungary is a country rich in thermal waters thanks to its favorable balneological and geothermal conditions. After Japan, Iceland, Italy, and France, Hungary is the world’s fifth thermal water capital. There are about 80 geothermal springs in Budapest. Most of the thermal baths are both historical monuments and tourist attractions. This episode of Danube Streamwaves Soundmap, produced by Civil Radio Budapest, takes you into the world of thermal waters.

The history of Aquincum

Sun, 17 Dec 2023 20:07:33 +0000

Aquincum is a part of the 3rd district of Budapest, named after the Roman settlement of the same name that once stood here. Most of the area is occupied by Roman archaeological remains belonging to the Aquincum Museum. Aquincum was originally a Roman military camp and civilian settlement in the area of present-day Budapest. Its origins date back to the time when the Romans occupied significant areas in the second half of the first century. The written history of the Budapest area also begins with the Roman garrison of Aquincum, founded around 89 AD on the right side of the Danube near a Celtic settlement. The historic Roman ruins are the setting for this episode of Danube Streamwaves Soundmap, produced by Civil Radio Budapest.

Great war island, a jungle in the heart of Belgrade.

Sat, 09 Dec 2023 10:06:49 +0000

Did you know that Belgrade has around 16 islands? This is a story about the biggest one of them all, the Great War Island. A unique piece of serene nature in the heart of the city on the confluence of rivers Sava and Danube. It is a home to many migratory birds and some wild animals. A sort of Belgrade’s small private jungle. In this story, you can hear how the island formed, and developed, its political and military purpose as well as what is it used for nowadays by the locals.

The story was told by Vladimir Dulović. Edited and sound-designed by Dejan Tomka and Vladimir Radinović. Prepared for the soundmap by Podcast.rs.

Čortanovci beach

Sat, 09 Dec 2023 09:55:47 +0000

Story of a village on the Danube called Čortanovci. The village is located between Belgrade and Novi Sad and has been a favorite weekend place for the inhabitants of these two biggest Serbian cities. It used to have a lovely beach and a train station that would allow weekenders to reach it quickly, but unfortunately, recent developments of the Serbian railroads have left the locals without the option to travel by train. This is a story of how the village developed as well as a story of personal history and emotion.

The story was told by Vladimir Dulović Edited and sound-designed by Dejan Tomka and Vladimir Radinović. Prepared for the soundmap by Podcast.rs

Bodrog, the boat that started World War 1

Sat, 09 Dec 2023 09:09:51 +0000

Story of Bodrog, a war boat that was used by the Austio-Hungarian army to besiege Belgrade from the Danube in World War 1. The boat is still located on the river in Belgrade and is now a museum piece. This is a story of its history and how it served many countries and many armies all while floating on the Danube in the near vicinity of Belgrade.

This story was told by Vladimir Dulović. It was edited and sound-designed by Dejan Tomka and Vladimir Radinović. Prepared for the soundmap by Podcast.rs.