Knowing the Oak Tree - Púca

Knowing the Oak Tree is a hybrid electro-acoustic duo with all music written and performed by Grace Macdonald and Phoenix Rousiamanis. With one foot in the club and one in the concert hall, KtOT’s music exists somewhere between hyperpop, folk and contemporary classical high drama. From the Irish word for Spirit or Ghost, Púca describes the supernatural creature of celtic folklore known for its mischievous nature and shapeshifting. Described as small and covered in black fur, Púcai often tricked unweary humans by taking the form of a horse and offering a ride back home at night. The creatures would then bring their victims on a terrifying and unexpected journey before dropping them unharmed but very shaken back at their departure point.