大象传媒

Corey Mwamba presents new music exploring energetic states inspired by Afrofuturism, dharmic principles and quantum physics.

Leeds-based DJ and sound artist Nik Nak sent in a track from her debut album, Sankofa taking inspiration from Afrofuturism and comic book heroes. Entitled Doubt, through an initially foreboding, pressure cooker atmosphere, she creates a buzzing sound world that ‘whispers, sounding like swarms of locusts’. But, it's an immersive experience that shifts from the negativity of doubt to a state of peace and enlightenment.

In Barcelona, sound artist Reiko Yamada and physicist Maciej Lewenstein offer a glitching, multi-dimensional ride building on their interdisciplinary research and interest in quantum physics. Elsewhere in the programme, we head to Tokyo for a live performance from improvisers Tatsuya Yoshida and Risa Takeda. It’s a voracious, drum and synth fuelled feat drawing from dharmic symbols to evoke the principles of irresistible force and indestructibility.

Produced by Tej Adeleye
A Reduced Listening production for 大象传媒 Radio 3