"Out come the wolves" is the second sound piece of Nicolas Perret and Cédric Anglaret's project The four seasons of Paanjärvi in which, since 2009, they focus on the soundscape of the small russian village of Paanajärvi. Isolated in the thick primary forest of oriental Karelia, Paanajärvi has somehow fallen out of the time. Its inhabitants, the last custodians of the disappearing Karelian culture, live a tough life that is strongly bond to the nature surrounding them. Winters are harsh in Paanajärvi. At this latitude, the sun doesn't show much and temperatures remain way below freezing for many months. As winter progresses food gets rare for the wolves. Out of the forest they approach the village at night to attack dogs, that the villagers try to protect by all means. As long as dogs are barking the wolves are still far; once they are silent they are nearby. In the winter of 2012, 23 dogs were eaten by the wolves in Paanajärvi.

"Radia" is a network of international stations including free103point9/WGXC, interested in new and forgotten ways to make radio. Each week, one station makes a show for all the others. "Radia" airs on free103point9 and WGXC at 10 a.m. Saturdays. This week's show is from Radio Grenouille, Marseille, France.



Following "Out come the wolves," a 6-minutes addition sheds light on the Man who eats dogs. The four seasons of Paanjärvi  is supported by SCAM, Défi Jeune, the Juminkeko Foundation and Radio Grenouille. In 2007  Nicolas Perret and Cédric Anglaret have joined their practice of sound,  documentary and music in a common project of collection, creation and  diffusion. Since they work under the name "La danse de l’ours." www.ladansedelours.blogspot.com

Recorded in March 2012 in Paanajärvi; Duration: 23 min; Mix: Philippe Chariot