Of the World is a collaboration project based on the poems of the Finnish master of modern poetry, Pentti Saarikoski. It combines Roni Martin´s modern rhythm music with Kaari Martin´s new flamenco choreographies.

Of the World was premiered in August 2004 at Helsinki Festival. Later in the same year ten songs appeared as an album Tanssiinkutsu. Music was performed by the following artists: Roni Martin (vocals, keyboards), Jukka Orma (arrangements, guitar), Rauli Rantanen (guitar), Didier Selin (percussions, keyboards) and Tero Siitonen (double bass). Kaari Martin created choreography she performed in band´s tour.

Lyrics: Pentti Saarikoski
Music composed by: Roni Martin
Arrangements and conducting: Jukka Orma
Choreography: Kaari Martin
Musicians: Alf Forsman, Roni Martin, Kaari Martin, Jukka Orma, Rauli Rantanen, Didier Selin, Tero Siitonen
Dance: Kaari Martin
Lighting design: Vinski Viholainen
Premiere: August 23, 2004, Huvila Tent, Helsinki Festival