Manja Ristić

Manja Ristić is a versatile experimental composer, violinist, and sound artist rooted in the Balkan experimental music scene. Based in Montenegro, she crafts evocative electroacoustic works and ambient soundscapes that blend field recordings, prepared violin techniques, and textured electronic processing. Her practice often explores themes of environmental resonance, psychoacoustics, and the interplay between acoustic traditions and avant-garde improvisation.

Recent releases like *Dew*, *Ma*, and *Awakenings* showcase her talent for transforming natural textures and instrumental layers into immersive, introspective journeys. Tracks such as *The Nightfall* and the poetically titled *Him, fast sleeping...* reveal her knack for merging literary influences with abstract sonic storytelling, creating works that feel both ancient and futurist. Ristić’s output consistently bridges contemporary composition with a deep connection to Mediterranean landscapes and experimental improvisation traditions.

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