Afrosonica: Paysages sonores exhibition catalog explores African soundscapes and decolonial spirituality
So, there's this catalog called Afrosonica: Paysages sonores that goes along with an exhibition at the Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG). It’s a pretty hefty book, 166 pages, and was put together by Olivier Duport, Madeleine Leclair, and Alan Marzo. Published in 2025 by FLEE Project in Switzerland, it has the ISBN 978-2956967774. The book dives into sound production across Africa, especially how it ties into decolonial spiritual practices. It explores topics like repatriating African art and the political aspects of music, alongside various Afrofuturism themes. Plus, it features essays and conversations that link old traditions with modern sound experiments. There's also a CD with tracks from artists like KMRU and Midori Takada, showcasing African media's vital role in the global scene.
Key facts
- Catalog published in 2025 for the Afrosonica: Paysages sonores exhibition
- Edited by Olivier Duport, Madeleine Leclair, and Alan Marzo
- Published by FLEE Project in Switzerland with ISBN 978-2956967774
- 166-page book with accompanying CD in English
- Exhibition held at Musée d'ethnographie de Genève (MEG)
- CD includes commissioned works by KMRU, Midori Takada, Yara Mekawei, and Ntshepe Tsekere Bopape (Mo Laudi)
- Explores African sound production, decolonial spirituality, and Afrofuturism
- Addresses themes including African art repatriation and music as political tool
Entities
Artists
- Olivier Duport
- Madeleine Leclair
- Alan Marzo
- KMRU
- Midori Takada
- Yara Mekawei
- Ntshepe Tsekere Bopape
- Mo Laudi
Institutions
- Musée d'ethnographie de Genève
- MEG
- FLEE Project
Locations
- Geneva
- Switzerland
- Europe
- Africa