Blueprints for the Afrofuture with DJ Nova Jade
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Art Gallery of Greater Victoria 1040 Moss Street, Victoria, British Columbia V8V 4P1
DJ Nova Jade, 2022
photo courtesy of the artist.
DJ Nova Jade is turning the tables to YOU (the community), and gearing up for a musical crowd collaboration:
Starting now, submit song titles, found sounds, original tracks, demos, pre-recorded stories, and other random soundbites to help us curate a summertime community playlist. DJ Nova Jade will then share the community soundscapes LIVE on June 17th from 4-7pm during a Virtual Listening Party in anticipation of Juneteenth (that same weekend). Prepare to dance, reflect and envision the future in your living room and celebrate diasporic experiences!
Hint: Use your mobile device to record sounds and your personal stories. No need to have fancy gear to participate! ALL sound submissions are welcome. Send submissions by commenting below, DM or emailing mdimaio@aggv.ca
As the first participant in Blueprints for the Afrofuture – an AGGV program curated by local film/dance artist Kemi Craig – DJ Nova Jade hopes that this found-sound treasure-hunt will be an opportunity to collectively capture feelings/vibes in musical Blueprints for the Afrofuture! So you might like to share sounds from places in Victoria with connections to the African diaspora that mean something to you. Or respond to themes, like landscape, connection, presence, collective, gathering, or constriction. Whatever you decide to submit, we’d love to hear from you about the sounds/songs you’ve contributed and what they remind you of.
On June 17th, no need to register for the live event, simply save the Zoom details below to join the party. There will be 3 hours of themed musical activity; starting with a reflection hour, moving into a joyful hour and finally, into an envisioning hour. The event will also include a hands-on Joy & Satisfaction activity, which will visually help you focus on what areas you can add more joy to in your life, but folks are invited to pop in and out of the party at any time.
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/87270391838...
Meeting ID: 872 7039 1838
Passcode: 104754
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